Spotted in the Wild
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On the edgeCreative genius, Ryan Neil, turns bonsai upside down part 5
You can give Ryan Neil almost any kind of material to work on and he will create something special from it. Here Ryan is confronted by an extremely chunky yew that appears to have only faults. Ryan's creative eye soon…
On the edgeCreative genius, Ryan Neil, turns bonsai upside down part 4
You can give Ryan Neil almost any kind of material to work on and he will create something special from it. Here Ryan is confronted by an extremely chunky yew that appears to have only faults. Ryan's creative eye soon…
On the edgeCreative genius, Ryan Neil, turns bonsai upside down part 3
You can give Ryan Neil almost any kind of material to work on and he will create something special from it. Here Ryan is confronted by an extremely chunky yew that appears to have only faults. Ryan's creative eye soon…
Back to the future deadwood carving
Bjorn Bjorholm reworks the tree he styled in Japan A bonsai is never finished, over the years it will mature, perhaps even grow out of its original style. This is what happened with a juniper that Bjorn Bjorholm styled…
Back to the future part 1
Bjorn Bjorholm reworks the tree he styled in Japan A bonsai is never finished, over the years it will mature, perhaps even grow out of its original style. This is what happened with a juniper that Bjorn Bjorholm styled…
Puzzling it out, Manuel Germade works on a juniper. part 04
Manuel Germade shows us how he solves the puzzle of this juniper. You can read and watch him working on the tree.
Puzzling it out, Manuel Germade works on a juniper. part 03
Manuel Germade shows us how he solves the puzzle of this juniper. You can read and watch him working on the tree.
Puzzling it out, Manuel Germade works on a juniper. part 02
Manuel Germade shows us how he solves the puzzle of this juniper. You can read and watch him working on the tree. Part 2
On the edge Creative genius, Ryan Neil, turns bonsai upside down part 1
You can give Ryan Neil almost any kind of material to work on and he will create something special from it. Here Ryan is confronted by an extremely chunky yew that appears to have only faults. Ryan's creative eye soon…
hinoki workshop with Bruno Wijman how to wire
The tree used in this photo demo is a hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa nana) and simply comes from a garden centre. It’s a non-grafted tree that has been growing in this pot for about five years. It's material that…
2025 99th Kokufu BonsaiExhibition- Part 2
This year, like many others, the exhibition was held in two parts. Part 1 February 8-11, and Part 2 February 13-16, 2025. On Wednesday all the bonsai were replaced with fresh masterpieces so another 200 trees could be…
Styling a cheap Juniper Bonsai tree #juniper #bonsai
From humble, cheap material - to great little Bonsai tree! Check out this short video where we style a Juniper Bonsai tree. The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about…
Improving a Pine Bonsai #pine #bonsai #tree #bonsaiprojects #garden
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Pacific Bonsai Museum Excels: An Interview With Curator Aarin Packard
Not far off the I-5 interstate south of Seattle is a public bonsai collection gem, Pacific Bonsai Museum. Full of diverse and top-notch specimens, for years it has served as a locus to inspire and educate us about…
Japanese Bonsai #art #livingart #bonsai #japan
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
2025 99th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition– Part 1– Part 2
2025 99th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition– Part 1
The 99 th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition is being held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan. It is considered to be the world’s finest bonsai exhibition. Part1 is being held on February 8-11, 2025,…
Mastering Cascade Bonsai Design: Creating Dramatic Shapes & Asymmetry
We explore one of the most dramatic and striking bonsai styles: the cascade. Learn what makes a quality cascading tree, the materials we select, and when to utilize this form to create stunning asymmetry. Discover the…
Juniper Form and Balance: Step Two with the Itoigawa Juniper
In our latest video tutorial, we continue our journey with the Itoigawa Juniper, focusing on the crucial second step: refining the tree’s form and balance. After the intricate deadwood work in the previous episode, it’s…
My Most Unforgettable Trip to Japan
WARNING, this entry is not about bonsai, but rather saga of my trip. So please feel free to skip this entry. My first trip to Japan was in 1970. Since then I’ve had over 100 trips to Japan which were wonderful but not…
Developing a Chinese elm Bonsai
In this 2-year progression, we style a nursery stock Ulmus parvifolia that was grown as a cutting for 5 years. We pruned and wired the tree, then repotted six months later, and continued developing the tree for another…
Pot selection exercise – ume
One of the best ways to refine your sense of which pots are a good match for a given tree is to try out different alternatives. This is especially true for trees with unusual shapes or features. In the case of the ume…
Bonsai interview
Nick Hopes is a very talented British bonsai potter and bonsai enthusiast. This interview was done a few months ago and was first released for members of Kisetsu-en. now shared with everybody. @ Maidenhair Ceramics by…
A Pine Makeover
Apprentice Patch Clark is back with a Japanese Black Pine. This is our sequel to A Juniper Makeover . A tall Black Pine with nice bark and plenty of issues. For one thing, after the first foot there is no taper. The…