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.
2025 New Years Photo Reel
In the past I’ve called this annual “blooper” reel. Fewer of these 2024 shots seem like authentic bloopers, but there are still plenty of bats, toothy fungus grins, and odd sugary drinks to keep you wondering. I do.…
How to make a Bonsai tree - DIY
Learn how to make a bonsai tree all by yourself! In this Bonsai tutorial we show you how to create a bonsai from cheap nursery stock material. The tree we work on is a 5-year-old Spruce (Picea abies), purchased at a…
Refining a field-grown cork bark elm
A couple of years ago, I came across a great batch of cork bark elms at Lone Pine Gardens. It had been a while since I’d owned one, so I picked out my favorite and brought it home. Field-grown cork bark elm – December,…
Developing A Scots Pine Bonsai– part 1
I came across a few of these photos from a “memory” which popped up on my Facebook page, and thought I’d update the development of this Scots pine from a Xmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Of course, I’ll add a lot more…
Understanding Your Bonsai
As the year runs out, here is a possible bonsai promise to yourself for 2025. Learn to observe and understand your bonsai. In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, even…
Koji Hiramatsu Bonsai demo
Koji Hiramatsu worked on this Juniper bonsai at the 1st WBFF Regional Convention & PPBI in Surabaya, Indonesia. Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses,…
Flowering Bonsai trees #bonsai #flowers
An overview of the wonderful UBE bonsai event, organized last January in Spain. Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For…
Suzuki Masterclass #bonsai
Lear from Shinji Suzuki in our latest Masterclass, with lectures about Garden design and Japanese aesthetics - also with lectures by famous landscape architect Luis Vallejo! See:…
Honoring the Legacy of Andrew Pearson
With deep appreciation, we remember the life and work of Andrew Pearson, known creatively as Stone Monkey. A truly honorable man and an exceptional potter, Andrew’s artistry brought a unique spirit and beauty to the…
Suzuki Masterclass trailer
In this Masterclass your two teachers, Shinji Suzuki and Luis Vallejo, teach Japanese aesthetics, Displaying Bonsai and Suiseki, and most importantly, Bonsai garden design. We couldn't be more proud to offer you this…
The Physics Of Bonsai Transport
I am the last person to write about physics. In high school I recall a particularly excruciating segment on optics, which left me cross-eyed. I have, however, seen a lot of crunched trees in cars and have a suggestion…
Shinji Suzuki's Bonsai garden #shorts #japan #japanese #bonsai
In this video we tour the Bonsai collection of mr. Shinji Suzuki, located in Obuse, Japan. The full video will soon be available in 4K. If you want to learn more about Bonsai, consider enrolling in one of our Online…
Satsuki Azalea: Maintenance after flowering
Satsuki Azalea: Styling of a neglected Satsuki Azalea
Satsuki Azalea: Remodelling a Satsuki Azalea
Satsuki Azalea: Restyling a Satsuki Azalea
RYAN NEIL DEMO ON SABINA
The bonsai garden of Mauro Stemberger
The bonsai year soon ends and then a new beginning
Bonsai have filled a lot this year as it has done for several years. A lot of friends around the world make the world small and comforting in these challenging times in my part of the world. Denmark is still as safe a…
Developing red maple bonsai
I’ve had a lot of fun working with red maples, also known as swamp maples, over the past few years. The basic training routine is the same as it is for other deciduous species – prune and reduce foliage in the middle of…
Making a mini Hinoki cypress Bonsai tree
When creating a bonsai from nursery stock or pre-bonsai material, it helps to spread out work over time. In this video, Oscar creates a nice little bonsai tree out of young Hinoki cypress material and shows what to do…
Ginkgo Bonsai Design Tutorial
In this detailed bonsai design breakdown, we transform a single trunk nursery stock Ginkgo into a stunning, flame-shaped bonsai. Building on techniques from previous Mirai Live streams, we explore the process of…
Extreme Pruning-
In bonsai, “pruning” is a catch-all word that covers several related plant actions. On a bonsai, a scissors could be considered a pruning tool. Then there’s the periodic hard cutback into old wood, using concave…
