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.
In Praise of 3 Phenomenal Bonsai Tools (Okatsune Tool Sale Ends Tonight) & Another ‘Cedar’ Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
In Praise of 3 Phenomenal Bonsai Tools (Okatsune Tool Sale Ends Tonight) & Another ‘Cedar’ Bonsai 4/25/18 Close up of a Red cedar bonsai forest. I'm going to assume that it's what we call the Eastern red cedar, which is…
Sunday, May 13 afternoon I will work on this tree
Sunday, May 13 afternoon I will work on this tree in Neckargemund, Germany. By coincidence it found the way into my garden recently. Peter Thali has collected it in 2002 and documented the development very well. What is…
Prunus #24
Prunus #24 (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
@MichalStruzik These seem to have been chopped by
@MichalStruzik These seem to have been chopped by the landowner 4-5 years ago, I did no prep on these particular trees ;)
This Scots Pine does not go onto a slab but into a
This Scots Pine does not go onto a slab but into a hollow basket ball. In 2019the tree will be fully wired again and after that it should shine. The ball can be moved into any position and still is stable. Patrick likes…
With temps due to rise to the low 20’s
With temps due to rise to the low 20’s centigrade next week, I’ve emptied most of the trees I collected last winter… https://t.co/I9n7x5Gm0v
Sunshine and warmth have arrived at last, Spring
Sunshine and warmth have arrived at last, Spring has finally reached this corner of the UK at least! #bonsai … https://t.co/IyyC4ECgYH
In tonight’s live stream, Ryan will discuss the
In tonight’s live stream, Ryan will discuss the many action-steps in spring for managing growth on your broadleaf evergreens. Join us to set growth goals for the year and achieve them with pruning, pinching, and…
Bonsai without borders - NEWSROOM TOKYO - TV - NHK WORLD - English
Our former intern, Aaron Hughes, is now an apprentice at Nagoya's Aichi-en bonsai nursery. Newsroom Tokyo featured Aaron and his life as a "deshi" (apprentice) in a recent video. Check it out! (Source Facebook)…
By now nobody should be surprised to see this huge
By now nobody should be surprised to see this huge Scots Pine also go onto a slab by Jan Culek. When will this stone age mania fade? Thomas and Patrick do their best though. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Bask in the Beauty of Bonsai: Forest Bathing Among Treasured Trees
Are you ready for an immersive, transformative, therapeutic experience unlike any other? There are still spots left for our Bonsai Bathing program, but act quickly! Click below to purchase your tickets now for "Bask in…
American Larch Season | Bonsai Bark
American Larch Season 4/24/18 I found this photo in an article about larch at Bonsai Empire. No artist or owner is given. It's most likely a European larch (Larix decidua), though I can't say for sure. Here's a quote…
2018 Gateway to Bonsai – exhibit highlights
The American Bonsai Society and the Bonsai Society of Greater St. Louis hosted Gateway to Bonsai this past weekend in Collinsville, Illinois. The event drew visitors from all over the country – and a few from outside…
As I am now in my stone age it is obvious that
As I am now in my stone age it is obvious that also the big balck pine has to go onto a slab by Jan Culek. Thomas and Patrick help me. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Looking back on our incredible visit to Isreal.
Looking back on our incredible visit to Isreal. Ryan gave a lecture/demonstration in Jerusalem and hosted a workshop alongside some amazing students. Many thanks to Ofer Grunwald and all of our new friends in Isreali…
This is only one year after collecting.
This is only one year after collecting. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
The great slab is by Jan Culek. Thomas and Patrick
The great slab is by Jan Culek. Thomas and Patrick helped me to tame the beast. In April 2019 the whole tree will be wired and look a lot better. The buds are starting to leave out at the moment. The tree seems to be…
Boreal Bonsai King | Bonsai Bark
Boreal Bonsai King 4/23/18 One of Nick Lenz' famous larches. The larches we'll be offering this fall (see below) aren't this old or nearly this refined (Nick is in a league of his own), but they are off to a good start.…
In March of 2019, the crown will be wired and
In March of 2019, the crown will be wired and styled again. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
In 3.5 weeks the Generation Bonsai exhibition will
In 3.5 weeks the Generation Bonsai exhibition will be all about the trees and their history, their origin, their pots, the thoughtprocess and the display on that special weekend. A great oppotunity to take a tour with…
European Larch #14
European Larch #14 (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Boon’s Tamarack and 4 Pots – Which Do You Prefer? | Bonsai Bark
Boon’s Tamarack and 4 Pots – Which Do You Prefer? 4/22/18 One American larch (Larix laricina) and four pots (plus the original). Which do you prefer? All this images in this post were borrowed from Boon Manakitivipart…
Crab apple goes into new pot.
Crab apple goes into new pot. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
A Superb Atlas Cedar Before & After Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
A Superb Atlas Cedar Before & After Bonsai 4/21/18 This elegant before and after Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) is by Valentín Cruz. Before we go any further, I’d like to invite you back to yesterday’s post to see a…