Spotted in the Wild
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Large secondary trunk on a Hawthorn bonsai removed
Large secondary trunk on a Hawthorn bonsai removed and carved this morning on a tree I have been commissioned to st… https://t.co/J4aoaPie0B
? New exhibit on now: Cherry Blossom Diaries ? + more from NBF
Did you miss this week's Museum Message? Click below for information about our latest exhibit and behind-the-scenes photos of a repotting at the Museum. If you like what you see, click the "Sign Up" button at the top of…
20% to 70% off Everything Bonsai* | Bonsai Bark
20% to 70% off Everything Bonsai* 3/16/18 Look familiar? It’s from the cover of our Masters Series Pine book– Early Spring Site Wide Sale 20% to 70% off list priceS on ALMOST everything* *Green T Turntables & 3 books…
Bonsai Development Series #4: Removing the sacrifice branch
The basic idea of sacrifice branches is a simple one: develop sacrifice branches in order to thicken the trunk and then remove them when the trunk reaches the desired thickness. The application of this idea is where…
Using a scalpel blade on the old deadwood of this
Using a scalpel blade on the old deadwood of this yamadori Hawthorn to create grain effects #bonsai #yamadori … https://t.co/31CoCHQsfO
Classes have started up again here at Mirai and we
Classes have started up again here at Mirai and we couldn't be happier. Took a stroll through the garden today and caught up with the Atlas Cedar from the stream, Poppy (Randy Knight's yamadori-hunting pug, and our…
A throwback from 2015: I fell in love with this
A throwback from 2015: I fell in love with this skull-design pot by French potter Philippe Torcatis when I saw it.… https://t.co/3euHj512lZ
A throwback from 2015: I fell in love with this
A throwback from 2015: I fell in love with this skull-design pot by French potter Philippe Torcatis when I saw it.… https://t.co/UNHJsZsQxL
Elongating Species | Bonsai Mirai
One of the most common questions we get on Mirai Live is, "What exactly do you mean by Elongating Species?" - in this blog, we spell it out. We also offer some guide rails for approaching and maximizing the looming…
Free Things to Do: International Experiences in Washington, DC
The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum is one of Visit Washington DC's top free "International Experiences" in the city. As we head into spring, make sure to add us to your Washington, D.C. to-do list! (Source Facebook)…
Beauty Doesn’t Always Conform to Our Expectations | Bonsai Bark
Beauty Doesn’t Always Conform to Our Expectations 3/15/18 Before and after. This impressive and very unusual European olive (Olea europaea L. var. sylvestris) was styled by Javi Campos Juan. Continuing with Javi Campos…
Time to Make Your Plans for a Celebration of American Bonsai | Bonsai Bark
Time to Make Your Plans for a Celebration of American Bonsai 3/14/18 This Colorado blue spruce won the All American Award (Finest American Species in an American Container, Displayed on an American Table) at the 5th…
Yours truly pictured next to the newly styled
Yours truly pictured next to the newly styled Fagus sylvatica/European Beech. Height 28"/70cm and 28"/70cm wide.… https://t.co/x8lFTjyYty
After a break for the snow and cold temperatures,
After a break for the snow and cold temperatures, I finally finished styling this European Beech yamadori bonsai.… https://t.co/xzXqNuVEKu
This Saturday: Don't miss a special talk and tour
This Saturday: Don't miss a special talk and tour of our newest exhibit, Sakura Orihon: Diary of a Cherry Blossom Journey, with the artist himself. Landscape architect Ron Henderson will give an illustrated talk about…
Our latest exhibit offers a unique look at the
Our latest exhibit offers a unique look at the cherry blossom trees of Japan. Come learn about the history, culture and art of this beautiful tradition through Ron Henderson's hand-drawn diaries – and just in time for…
Join Ron Henderson, co-curator of the exhibition
Join Ron Henderson, co-curator of the exhibition Sakura Orihon: Diary of a Cherry Blossom Journey, for an illustrated talk about his travels where he immersed himself in Japanese cherry blossom culture. See highlights…
The cedar from PBM just arrived and we got into
The cedar from PBM just arrived and we got into the greenhouse for some repotting magic! Take a look at the stewartia budding, a recent student slab planting and a new yamadori arrival! Such a good day. Happy Super…
“The Best Of 20 Years Trophy by Bonsai
“The Best Of 20 Years Trophy by Bonsai Association Belgium Genk (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
New trees from Randy Knight. Selected by Walter
New trees from Randy Knight. Selected by Walter Pall. Bringing out the big ones next (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Walter Pall added 5 new photos.
Walter Pall added 5 new photos. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Tonight on Mirai Live, we explore the world of
Tonight on Mirai Live, we explore the world of Cedrus. Join us as we cover the pruning, pinching, wiring, and seasonal nuances for the true cedars of bonsai. Ryan will be working on an amazing Blue Atlas Cedar from the…
A Bonsai in Hand… | Bonsai Bark
A Bonsai in Hand… 3/13/18 No variety is given with any of the photos featured here and we won't bother to guess. Another big snow storm is blowing in and there’s too much to do, so we’ll take a shortcut and resurrect a…
Where do roots like to grow? A look inside the pot
For as important as roots are to healthy bonsai, we don’t often get a good look at how they grow in the pot. Few containers offer a view at what’s going on inside and we often disturb the roots with sickles or chop…