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.
Juniperus | Bonsai Mirai
One of the most widespread conifers on the planet, and the most common tree used for bonsai - read our latest blog on the genus, Juniperus. https://bonsaimirai.com/node/778 (Source Facebook) bonsaimirai.com
Majestic Bonsai Vista | Bonsai Bark
Majestic Bonsai Vista 3/21/18 You don't see that many bonsai photos with such majestic vistas in the background. I don't know where the shot was taken, nor do I know the variety of the tree but I do know that the photo…
Tony Green recently wrote an article for The
Tony Green recently wrote an article for The Florida Bonsai Magazine reflecting on his time as the 2017 intern for the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. Though his regular blog posts are no longer, please visit our…
No other species in bonsai tells a harsher tale of
No other species in bonsai tells a harsher tale of survival than the juniper. Tonight on Mirai Live, Ryan walks us through the challenging and delicate process of repotting collected juniper. Join us in the studio to…
Magdalena’s Mixed Media Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
Magdalena’s Mixed Media Bonsai 3/20/18 I'm not sure what kind of tree this is, though if I had to guess, I'd say it's a freshly leafed out Larch. But don't quote me. I found it and all the other photos shown here on…
Bonsai Development Series #5: Selecting a new trunk line
One of my fourteen-year-old pines is a lot bigger than the others. Beyond some selective pruning the last few years, I’ve mostly let the tree grow freely. This year, it’s time to select a branch to continue the trunk…
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Our former NBF intern, Aaron Hughes, is back with
Our former NBF intern, Aaron Hughes, is back with another installment of "Notes from Nagoya." Read this month's post to learn more about winter at a Japanese bonsai nursery, top-tier bonsai exhibitions in Tokyo, and the…
"In every walk with nature one receives far more
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." – John Muir Happy Monday from the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum! We are open every day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for all your nature needs. Come take a…
Spring Bonsai in Full Bloom | Bonsai Bark
Spring Bonsai in Full Bloom 3/19/18 You don't see cascading Azalea bonsai all that often. This flowing full flowering favorite (sorry about that) is by Teunis Jan Klein. Speaking of Azaleas, we just received our spring…
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Walter Pall shared Jeff Schulz's post. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
My Fagus sylvatica/European Beech bonsai after a
My Fagus sylvatica/European Beech bonsai after a clean up of the nebari/surface roots today #bonsai #beech #fagus … https://t.co/eBrK9qNQRd
Walter Pall
Questionnaire about American Bonsai Movement answered by Walter Pall I was asked by the Denver bonsai folks to answer the questions below. So here it is. Don’t call me opinionated if you ask my opinion. Don’t take these…
Bonsai Pirates – If you are reading this on any website or blog that is not ours, and is not attributed to us, then it has been pirated | Bonsai Bark
Bonsai Pirates – If you are reading this on any website or blog that is not ours, and is not attributed to us, then it has been pirated 3/18/18 This wild Mugo pine has nothing to do with our bonsai pirates theme, though…
The Canary islands are geographically part of
The Canary islands are geographically part of Africa and politically Spanish. The weather and the flowers don't care. A short visit with my wife just before I dive into the Chicago and Harrisburg winter again. (Source…
After a long cold Winter in the garden , I think
After a long cold Winter in the garden , I think Spring is nearly here! #bonsai #garden #spring #sunshine https://t.co/11hN44yHDG
Life's A Birch! I'm so made-up with this find
Life's A Birch! I'm so made-up with this find yesterday while out collecting, a Betula pendula/ Silver Birch measur… https://t.co/qt1Qf8b9pY
Digital Bonsai Theft & Other Crimes & Misdemeanors | Bonsai Bark
Digital Bonsai Theft & Other Crimes & Misdemeanors 3/17/18 Did that huge apple really grown on this small tree? Occasionally you see fruit that is glued on, but in this case I think it's the real deal. There’s something…
Have you ever wondered about the work that goes on
Have you ever wondered about the work that goes on behind the scenes of the bonsai collection? Museum Specialist Michael James explains the process of repotting this Coast Live Oak (Quercus argifolia) – "This was the…
Day two of classes going is strong in the workshop
Day two of classes going is strong in the workshop and the trees are looking good in the garden! Hope all of you have an excellent weekend. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Ceramics - Jan Culek
Fresh Jan Culek slabs just hit the Mirai webstore. Such avant-garde, incredible work - click below to view. http://goods.bonsaimirai.com/category/ceramics-jan-culek (Source Facebook) goods.bonsaimirai.com
Wiring
Wiring is one of the most important techniques that bonsai practitioners learn. It is a meditative puzzle, a fully immersive practice of being present with your hands, the tree, and the design. In this podcast, Ryan,…
REMINDER Tuesday is our first Bonsai Club meeting
REMINDER Tuesday is our first Bonsai Club meeting of the year! We meet at Kent Career Tech Center 1655 East Beltline NE starting at 7pm Park in LOT 5 and enter through DOOR D75. That door will only be open till 7:30. If…
Before and After image of the carving on the
Before and After image of the carving on the Hawthorn bonsai. I have been commissioned to style the tree and this s… https://t.co/IcK5iU8mT1