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.
The Suiseki Art of Mas Nakajima
Mas Nakajima created beautiful works of art by combining viewing stones with paintings. He referred to this work as Suiseki Art. Masahiro Nakajima with Suiseki Art display Suiseki Art is appreciated by the suiseki and…
A Piece of Rebar, Some Nerve & More than a Little Skill | Bonsai Bark
A Piece of Rebar, Some Nerve & More than a Little Skill 10/21/18 This before and after by David Benavente provides a look at what you can do with a piece of rebar, some nerve, and more than a little skill. I originally…
Hidden Gardens sits in Willowbrook which is just
Hidden Gardens sits in Willowbrook which is just south of Chicago and is run by Jeff Schulz. I spent the pst weekend there. Here some glimpses into the Bonsai Academy which was held last weekend. (Source Facebook)…
A broom in the making. Some progress in three
A broom in the making. Some progress in three years. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Water-Elm #40 Initial Styling
Hidden Gardens sits in Willowbrook which is just
Hidden Gardens sits in Willowbrook which is just south of Chicago and is run by Jeff Schulz. I spent the pst weekend there. Here some glimpses into the huge nursery: (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Bonsai on Instagram – Great Trees, Great Stones | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai on Instagram – Great Trees, Great Stones 10/20/18 There's a lot going on with this one. Especially the two types of exposed roots - the long aerial roots growing down to the flat stone on the right, and the other…
Walter Pall added 74 new photos.
Walter Pall added 74 new photos. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
What to look for at fall bonsai exhibits
The first time I visited a fall exhibit in Japan, I was struck by the number of fruiting bonsai. Every aisle offered examples of crabapple, princess persimmon, pyracantha, or hawthorn bonsai with colorful fruit. I…
Planning A Classically Styled Water-Elm
Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry by Bonsai Mirai on Apple Podcasts
On this episode of Asymmetry, join Ryan and a group of longtime Mirai students (most recently part of our Advanced Elongating Species class) for a discussion that gets deep into what it means to practice bonsai. This…
How to have the best fall ever in D.C., from picking apples to drinking cider
We made the list! Here's how to have the best fall ever in DC! **Hint: Come to our Autumn Bonsai Exhibit November 3rd to 11th! ? (Source Facebook) www.washingtonpost.com
Bonsai Skill & Vision – Before & After | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai Skill & Vision – Before & After 10/19/18 Before and after Procumbens Juniper by Todd Schlafer at the Des Moines Botanical Gardens Continuing with our venerable Before and After tradition… This is only the second…
Despite the name it is Michigan's largest bonsai
Despite the name it is Michigan's largest bonsai nursery run by Kurt Smith. A very nice place, certainly worth a visit. Last week I spent two great days there. Here some glimpses - two workshops, mainly carving and a…
Despite the name it is Michigan's largest bonsai
Despite the name it is Michigan's largest bonsai nursery run by Kurt Smith. A very nice place, certainly worth a visit. Last week I spent two great days there. Here some glimpses. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
The Flower Market in Monroe; Michigan #2
The Flower Market in Monroe; Michigan #2 (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Mountain hemlock, Tsuga mertensiana, is a native
Mountain hemlock, Tsuga mertensiana, is a native North American species that has long been utilized in American bonsai, but has never truly been spotlighted or had true study invested in it. With this piece, we explore…
Last Week I was in Detroit, Michigan. The club got
Last Week I was in Detroit, Michigan. The club got a long Tree Inspiration (my special form of tree critique). On the second day we had a nice all day workshop. Here are some glimpses: (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
More Tiny Trees from Our Mystery Bonsai Artist | Bonsai Bark
More Tiny Trees from Our Mystery Bonsai Artist 10/18/18 A lot of age and character packed into such a small pot. I'm not sure what kind of tree it is. Perhaps and Ilex of some sort? Continuing with our unknown artist’s…
Walter Pall added 3 new photos.
Walter Pall added 3 new photos. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Coming Soon! Another Great Bonsai Expo | Bonsai Bark
Coming Soon! Another Great Bonsai Expo 10/17/18 Based on what we've seen and heard about their past shows, this one promises to be a real winner. I wish we could say see you there, but we've got other plans. Still, I…
The Milwaukee Bonsai Society held their annual
The Milwaukee Bonsai Society held their annual meeting from October 5 to 7. They had Jennifer Price an WP as headliners. Here some glimpses into events: The exhibit (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
The Milwaukee Bonsai Society held their annual
The Milwaukee Bonsai Society held their annual meeting from October 5 to 7. They had Jennifer Price an WP as headliners. Here some glimpses into events: The big Tree Inspiration - a better word for tree critique.…
The Milwaukee Bonsai Society held their annual
The Milwaukee Bonsai Society held their annual meeting from October 5 to 7. They had Jennifer Price an WP as headliners. Here some glimpses into events: Second and third workshop (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com