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.
With a weekend of video work ahead of me I’ve
With a weekend of video work ahead of me I’ve been practising taking panning shots before I start teaching this mor… https://t.co/qPEU02X8sy
Experience Japanese Culture, Gardens & Bonsai In A Small Group
Have you ever considered to visit the Japan bonsai community and to experience Japanese culture? Here is your opportunity to experience the Taikan Bonsai Exhibition, visit private bonsai collections, Kyoto gardens and…
Bjorn’s Advanced Bonsai Course
Recently Bjorn Bjorholm and Empire Bonsai (Oscar Jonker) released their latest online Advance Bonsai Course. Bjorn is an American bonsai artist who has been studying and practicing bonsai since he was 13 years old from…
One of the first two Olea sylvestris/ Yamadori
One of the first two Olea sylvestris/ Yamadori Olive bonsai material on to the https://t.co/Ch1o72nE7E is this 10”/… https://t.co/VqG4GyyJil
Superior Bonsai Deserve a Superior Turntable | Bonsai Bark
Superior Bonsai Deserve a Superior Turntable 7/22/18 Everything looks good on a Green T turntable and this luscious azalea in full flower is no exception (it will look even better on with the new green rims - see…
The Tallest Trees in the World Brought Down to Bonsai Size | Bonsai Bark
The Tallest Trees in the World Brought Down to Bonsai Size 7/21/18 Closeup of a California Coast redwood from Bonsai Mirai's collection. It's interesting that most Redwood bonsai tend to be so stocky, given that that…
Cross Country Bonsai Wagon | Bonsai Bark
Cross Country Bonsai Wagon 7/20/18 One of several bonsai recently posted by Bonsai Mirai. No varieties were given for any of the trees shown here (on social media*), but we do know that they belong to Ryan Neil. If…
Can you see the signs? Identifying weak roots by checking the foliage
I acquired a number of field-grown shimpaku junipers earlier this year. Most are growing well. Healthy juniper The best signs of health, in this case, are the green color and the handful of elongating shoots at the ends…
I don’t think New Zealander Damian Pipe has been
I don’t think New Zealander Damian Pipe has been making bonsai pots for long but I asked him if he’d be interested… https://t.co/ZHFxTwwewZ
Need trees shipped for the National Show? In the
Need trees shipped for the National Show? In the first week of September, the Covered Wagon will ride from Portland, OR to Rochester, NY, stopping en route to drop off goods. Our professionally packed transport system…
Bonsai at the Intersection of Environmental Art, Durational Art, Performance, Architecture, and Design | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai at the Intersection of Environmental Art, Durational Art, Performance, Architecture, and Design 7/19/18 There's more than the tree to bonsai. This photo with the brilliantly conceived pot and stand - and the way…
A second tree worked yesterday for Chris Saxby in
A second tree worked yesterday for Chris Saxby in the Wirral, an old Yew that Chris has taken from very humble orig… https://t.co/yrTe2QDvVG
Advanced Class Bonsai
In this episode of Asymmetry, Ryan engages in a discussion with his advanced class students. This is one of the largest podcast sessions to date, including some of Mirai's longest-standing supporters: Todd Schlafer,…
Bonsai Pioneer Mas Ishii & Michael Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai Pioneer Mas Ishii & Michael Bonsai 7/18/18 Here's Michael's (Michael Bonsai) caption for this tree... "I was “craving” to style my 80 year old Masaru-Ishii grafted juniper. I’ve never been really happy how it was…
The last two images with the slab are virtuals,
The last two images with the slab are virtuals, just wishful thinking. The slab by Jan Culek is already in my garden. I do not want to place the spruce onto it now. Can wait until end of August or middle of April. I…
A busy day was had yesterday up in the Wirral
A busy day was had yesterday up in the Wirral (south of Liverpool) with Chris Saxby carving a Juniper styled by Bjo… https://t.co/PnhCXAOdR3
Tonight on Mirai Live, we revisit the Silverberry
Tonight on Mirai Live, we revisit the Silverberry and Coastlive Oaks from a previous stream to dig into the continued ramification of these incredible broadleaf evergreens. Join us in the studio as Ryan goes through…
Summer Yoga Series at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum
There's only one session left in the Summer Yoga Series at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. Don't miss your chance to practice with us this summer, click below to reserve your spot for Saturday's class–don't wait!…
Heavenly Bonsai, an Old Larch, a Tree that Never Gave Up & a Terrific Subtext | Bonsai Bark
Heavenly Bonsai, an Old Larch, a Tree that Never Gave Up & a Terrific Subtext 7/17/18 American Larch (Larix laricina - aka Tamarack) by Larch Master Nick Lenz (from our archives). This brings us to the 6th U.S. National…
Walter Pall added 14 new photos.
Walter Pall added 14 new photos. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Removing wire from an old grafted Shimpaku
If you haven’t checked the wired trees in your garden to see if any wire is cutting in, now’s a good time to do so. I often wire a lot of trees over winter or in early spring and by this time of year a lot of the wires…
6 years after its initial publication, plans are
6 years after its initial publication, plans are now in motion for me to update and republish “Bonsai Inspirations… https://t.co/hb5Y0ENYD8
Backyard Bonsai 14 – “A Little Bit Above Average” | Bonsai Bark
Backyard Bonsai 14 – “A Little Bit Above Average” 7/16/18 Bird's eye view of Dan Dolan's backyard. It's Monday Monday and I've been at work since 7:00am, mostly answering emails and putting out small fires. Given that…
Website Quotes NBF
Are you a longtime supporter of the National Bonsai Foundation, or a one-time visitor of the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum? Let us know what you loved, and your comment could be featured on our new website! (Source…