Spotted in the Wild

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Juniper Design and Styling: Part Two – Arranging Branches and Foliage

Welcome back to our series on Juniper design and styling! In the first episode, I focused on the intricate and essential task of working on the deadwood. Now, in part two, we will build upon that foundation by arranging…

Bonsai trees - THE BEST! #bonsai #art

Enjoy the stunning Bonsai Museum of Luis Vallejo, located in Spain (part 5) Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the…

Yayat Hidayat Bonsai demo

Yayat Hidayat worked on this Pemphis acidula 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,…

Juniper bonsai, design and deadwood

Dear Bonsai Enthusiasts. Now the latest video from our Members series, focusing on the intricate art of creating deadwood in Juniper bonsai is ready to watch. This two-part series delves into both the aesthetic and…

Handling Pines

Before I went to Japan I studied with Boon Manakitivipart . He taught how to maneuver your hands in pines to avoid breaking the needles, a lesson that has paid many dividends over the years in not mangling the pines I…

Trophy Bonsai exhibition (part 3) #art #bonsai

A short tour of the Trophy Bonsai exhibition held in Genk in 2023. The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one…

Shopping for pre-bonsai

The process of looking for pre-bonsai can differ from person to person depending on one’s interest in growing bonsai. You can select trees that give you an opportunity to work on skills you want to improve, or buy a…

The Live Q&A content

Quick recap from Yesterdays Live Q&A giving you and idea about the content and what we discuss and learn The meeting from the Live Q&A Thursday November 28 covered various topics related to tree care, including…

CHEAP! Creating an Azalea Bonsai tree

Bonsai can be very expensive - but it doesn't have to be! The material used in this video to create an Azalea Bonsai cost us only 8 USD. Watch how Oscar turns this simple material in a nice bonsai tree in just one year…

Directional Pruning: A Case Study

We tend to think of large cuts as being structural, and small ones as being maintenance. This is an example where small cuts are structural. Though the example here is a dwarf flowering quince ‘Chojubai’, how to sculpt…

Setting Up a Bonsai in Your Tokonoma or Living Room

Embracing Winter Elegance: Setting Up a Bonsai in Your Tokonoma or Living Room Winter is a season of quiet beauty, and what better way to celebrate it than by incorporating a bonsai into your home decor? Whether you…

Taiwanese Bonsai #inspiration #taiwan #penjing #bonsai

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

Viewing bonsai in the right light

One of the benefits of viewing bonsai in natural light is that the light changes throughout the day. When the light is direct, you might catch dramatic shadows that highlight select details. When the light is filtered…

Atumn 2024 Japan Bonsai Tour-Part 4 Nippon Bonsai Taikan Exhibition (Part 2- Companion Plantings)

When creating a formal, traditional bonsai composition it is important to suggest seasonality. This can be easily suggested in several ways; the bonsai, scroll or accessory (companion planting, art or figurine.) These…

Autumn 2024 Japan Bonsai Tour-Part 3 Nippon Bonsai Taikan Exhibition (Part 1)

The 44 th Nippon Bonsai Taikan Exhibition is now being held on November 22-25, 2024 at the Miyako Messe Exhibition Hall in Kyoto, Japan. This is the second most important bonsai exhibition in Japan and visitors from…

Making a Buxus Bonsai - Part II

This second part shows how the Boxwood bonsai (Buxus) progressed over the course of 3 years. For part 1 (the initial styling and repotting of the tree) see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJRK9Bjlbng Music by Bensound…

Autumn 2024 Japan Bonsai Tour-Part 2 Masahiko Kimura Visit

Today we visited the studio of Masahiko Kimura who is often referred to as “The Magical Technician of Contemporary Bonsai” because of his unique talents and creative expressions of bonsai art. He was among the first to…

How Moss And Lichen Can Indicate Good Watering

We talk a lot about how conifers prefer less frequent watering and deciduous more frequent. And that is a good guide for day-to-day watering. But is there a clue we’ve been doing well over the long term? There is, but…

Autumn 2024 Japan Bonsai Tour-Part 1

Our semi-annual bonsai tour to the Japanese bonsai world began a couple a few days ago. Kora Dalager and I have been introducing friends from around the globe to the Japanese bonsai world for over 25 years. This autumn…

The Importance of Winter Dormancy for Trees

The bonsai are slowly going into dormancy. Low temperatures the next days here will help them on their way. As the vibrant colors of autumn fade and the chill of winter sets in, trees undergo a remarkable…

Bonsai on display #livingart #bonsai #bonsaitrees #bonsaitree #garden

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

Outstanding deciduous bonsai at the PBE

The deciduous bonsai on display at this year’s expo included some fantastic trees. When considered together, they offer a great opportunity for discovering what you like best about this group of trees. As you look at…

Christian Adji Bonsai demo

Christian Adji worked on this Pemphis acidula 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,…