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.
Bonsai Masterpieces #taiwan #penjing #bonsai #masterpiece #artwork
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Selecting Bonsai species for your local Climate
When it comes to bonsai, selecting the right tree species for your local climate is key to success. Bonsai trees thrive in regions that suit the natural environmental needs of specific tree species — whether it’s the…
Blog Survey: What Do You Want To Read?
Hello Subscribers! This week I have a question for you: What would you like to see here? I write weekly and I don’t run out of things to write about. Usually what I write about is what is in front of me, or in front of…
Japanese Bonsai #trees #miniature #bonsai #japan
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Chinese Elm Bonsai: Summer Pruning and Structural Refinement
Explore the unique approach required to refine Chinese Elm bonsai during the summer season. Unlike other broadleaf species, Chinese Elms respond rapidly to pruning and don't require partial defoliation due to their…
Japanese White pine Bonsai styling
In this video, we restyle a Japanese white pine Bonsai into a semi-cascading tree. This White pine was grafted onto Japanese black pine, to provide stable growth to the beautiful White pine foliage. Chapters: 0:00 -…
Grafting JBP on Ponderosa: 20-Year Report
I think the bold feeling of Ponderosa looks great on big trees. On smaller ones, I’m not so enamored. So for 20 years I’ve explored, like others, grafting Japanese Black Pine onto Ponderosa Pine. To start with, the…
Balancing summer growth on black pine
Black pines are one of a number of species that don’t naturally produce balanced growth. These pines are likely to produce strong shoots near the apex or at the ends of lower branches and weaker shoots everywhere else.…
Rocky Bonsai #bonsaitrees #rocks #miniature #landscape
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Some changes this week and the next
Some temporary changes for members of Kisetsu-en the next two weeks. Because I am down a bit with some cold and a tough virus I have to change the time schedule for Thursday and also the next weeks planned Live Q&A is…
Kimura Techniques - bending an old, thick branch
Bending thick branches of a Bonsai is a complex and risky job. In this video Masahiko Kimura provides a lot of insight in how to approach the bending of old branches. Watch him pick the perfect spot to attach guy-wires,…
Little Champions – Special Exhibit at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
A “Champion Tree” is a specimen that has been measured to be the largest of its species (see “ Champion Tree Registry “). The findings are based on a points system that considers tree height, trunk circumference, and…
June Bonsai Projects
A few projects from the 2025 June Seasonal workshop—with notes on Styrax, Black Pine, Red Maple, a ground-layered Beech, and a magnificent flowering carnivorous plant. Jody and Nick defoliate a Styrax. The Styrax after…
Classic Pine #bonsai #tree #project
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The Refinement Of A Valavanis Dwarf Cypress Bonsai
Developing a bonsai can be a fulfilling accomplishment. Taking a young cutting or seedling and carefully growing it to a size for shaping and training is one of the most common methods for bonsai creation. Although time…
The big transformation of a Juniper Bonsai
The Juniperus nursery stock shown in this video is widely available across the world, but quite a challenge to create a Bonsai out of. Oscar shows how to approach this kind of material (Juniper bonsai) in this 1 year…
Why Fertilising Right Matters
Shohin bonsai—tiny trees with towering presence—are a marvel of miniature horticulture. Typically no taller than 20 cm (about 8 inches), these small-scale bonsai demand not only artistic vision but also precise care.…
Small Talk – A special exhibition at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
I was reminded last week what an awesome resource we have in the Pacific Bonsai Museum. For those who haven’t visited, the museum hosts a collection of outstanding bonsai in Federal Way, Washington. It may be best…
When Do We NOT Make A Concave Pruning Cut?
“Make a concavity when finishing pruning cuts.” This is what we’re taught. And, for most part, it’s not bad advice. We use ball cutters or a chisel to hollow out an area where a branch was. The callus and resulting…
CRAZY Bonsai #livingart #bonsai
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Hinoki cypress Bonsai creation
Watch how this Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) was styled as a Bonsai by Oscar. We filmed the process for 2 years and documented all steps taken. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 1:24 - Pruning 3:10 - Wiring 4:11 -…
Decandling a field-grown pine
I kicked off this year’s decandling season by working on a pine that had been left to grow freely for a few years. Black pine with long shoots When decandling, we have the option to simply remove the current year’s…
Review: The Essential Bonsai Book
The latest book by Jonas Dupuich hit the market this spring. It’s a beautiful book that meets this moment of knowledge, in clear language accessible to anyone. Author Jonas Dupuich of the Bonsai Tonight blog and store.…
Taiwan Bonsai #penjing #taiwan #taipei #bonsai #trees #nature
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