Spotted in the Wild
Historical Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and RSS posts previously curated by the club (2017–present). Not authored by the club — preserved here since the original source feeds no longer carry this history.
We’re going LIVE again—bigger, bolder, and more inspired than ever.
Join us for an epic Limber Pine styling and a reimagined streaming experience that blends technique, artistry, and storytelling—the Mirai way. After time away from weekly live streaming, we’re returning to push bonsai…
Bougainvillea Bonsai care
In this short video we explain how to care for your Bougainvillea Bonsai tree. Watering, pruning, fertilizing - all these topics are discussed. Keeping a Bougainvillea alive is not a difficult task, but there are a few…
Oldest Bonsai tree? #ficus #italy #milan #bonsaitreesforbeginners #ancient #old #oldisgold
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We’re going LIVE with a special bonsai event like no other!
October 28th | 4 PM PST | on Mirai Live Get ready for a massive, epic Limber Pine and a refreshed approach that combines technique, artistry, and entertainment—the Mirai way. We’ve taken a break from streaming for all…
Making a Cypress Bonsai (DIY)
The cheaper the material, the bigger the challenge! And with this Chamaecyparis pisifera (false cypress Bonsai) bought for around 10 USD, that's very much the case! Check out how Oscar tries to create something from…
Suiseki (Viewing stones) #suiseki #stone #stones #art #japanese #bonsai
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Ask the Masters - Bonsai Empire celebrates 25 years!
This year marks a major milestone for Bonsai Empire – we’re turning 25! What began as a small website for bonsai enthusiasts has grown into the largest bonsai platform in the world, connecting millions of people. To…
Temple Bonsai #artgallery #exhibition #bonsaitreesforbeginners #japan #japanese #temple
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Bonsai Seed Kits?!
How do I grow a Bonsai from seed? And are these Bonsai seed kits any good? In this video Oscar tries two different bonsai seed kits. Spoiler alert: they aren't any good. Growing a tree from seed takes years until you…
Famous Bonsai show #japan #bonsaitrees #bonsai #japanese #tokyo
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Firethorn bonsai creation (Pyracantha)
In this video we work with cheap nursery stock and try and make a bonsai out of it - a challenge for sure. About midway Oscar changed his mind and went for a semi-cascade design. Stay tuned for future updates. Serious…
Trophy 2025 Bonsai exhibition #bonsai #bonsaitree
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Repotting a Fuji cherry bonsai (Prunus incisa)
In this video we repot a Prunus incisa 'Kojou-no-mai'. We'll share updates of the tree on our youtube channel - the tree lost a few branches after the repotting and so we're nurturing it back to health now. Even though…
Beautiful Japanese Bonsai trees #bonsai #japan #japanese #art #garden #bonsaistyling #gardening
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Styling and carving a Boxwood bonsai (Buxus)
In this video we style and carve an old Buxus bonsai (Boxwood). It was collected from a garden many years ago but this was its first proper styling. Even though you mostly see Oscar on this film, these videos are team…
Bonsai from Indonesia #bonsaiindonesia #bonsai #bonsaitree #bonsaiserut #bonsaisancang
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Making an Olive bonsai
We discuss the two main Olive varieties, and continue to style one of the trees - the Olea europaea (common Olive). It was quite a challenge as the material we selected was not easy to shape into a bonsai. I'm not…
The best Bonsai trees #winning #awards #bonsai #bonsaitree
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Juniper Bonsai development
In this lecture Bjorn talks about how to develop young Juniper cuttings into Bonsai. Juniper cuttings of about two to three year old can still be bend well, so this is a great time to wire the young plants and shape…
Bonsai but Different #display #art #artistic #bonsai
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Making a Ficus Bonsai
In this multi-year progression, we follow a Ficus as it is turned into a Bonsai tree. The tree had to be pruned, wired and repotted several times over 3 years time. Even though you only see Oscar on this film, these…
Juniper Bonsai #juniper #bonsaitree #diy
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Trees in Cinema: Forrest Gump
Certain trees in film aren’t chosen by accident. Their form, the movement of the trunk, the gesture of a branch—offers more than visual interest. Trees can set the tone, root us in place, and subtly underscore the…
7 Rookie mistakes in Bonsai
Don't make these common mistakes when starting with bonsai! The mistakes listed in this video are not random topics - it's what we hear on our Bonsai forum on a daily base, and read in the comments of our YouTube…