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.
Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple
I love unusual plants for their distinctive sizes, structures, foliage, fruit and growth characteristics. About ten years ago Darlene Hutt from Ohio posted her Ryusen weeping Japanese maple garden tree on the Bonsai Nut…
When Do We Turn Trees?
The common admonition “Turn Your Trees!” is a good one. It’s even better when framed by a few qualifications. Turn trees every week or two when trees are: Dense Next to walls, such as close to a house In the growing…
Autumn 2024 Beauty at The International Bonsai Arboretum
The autumn 2024 colors have come and gone (almost as there are about 10 Dwarf maple bonsai masterpieces which have not completely changed color.) We were able to capture some individual bonsai in peak color, and I felt…
Stunning Bonsai trees #display #bonsai #gardening
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…
Thicken the trunk of your Bonsai
In this video Michael explains an important concept used to thicken branches or trunks on a Bonsai: the use of sacrifice branches or apexes/leaders. Understanding when and how to apply these sacrificial branches, will…
Japanese maples autumn care and planning
New video is live and ready to stream As we transition into the colder months, our beloved deciduous bonsai trees are entering their dormancy period. This is a crucial time for bonsai care, offering a perfect…
New From Bonsai Empire: Shinji Suzuki and Luis Vallejo
It is not easy for me to impartial about this course, which, being partly about my teacher Shinji Suzuki, I naturally think must be good. But it is good. The new course covers bonsai display. Suzuki and Vallejo are…
Bonsai at Exhibition #livingart #bonsai #bonsaiindonesia #bonsaitree
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
PBE Board Announces “Directors’ Choice Award”
In the hours just before the judging period for the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo, we received a request to change the category of one of the entries, a coast redwood. Due to a clerical error on our part (on my part!)…
The Beauty of Autumn Berries on Shohin Bonsai
As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change, there’s a special charm that graces our bonsai collections. Among the most captivating sights are the vibrant autumn berries that adorn small shohin…
Dwarf Jade Bonsai Maintenance
In this video we maintain a Dwarf jade tree that hasn't been pruned for a long time. Oscar prunes and wires the tree and places it in a smaller pot, and then kept pruning/maintaining the tree for a few months to create…
Korean Hornbeam Bonsai Fall Pruning
Learn essential fall pruning techniques for broadleaf deciduous bonsai! In this stream, we guide you through managing energy distribution in Korean Hornbeam and other broadleaf deciduous trees as they transition into…
Pacific Bonsai Expo ‘24 Highlights
How quickly can a bonsai show become a classic? I’ll let you decide. Here is an informal tour of the exhibition, photos courtesy of Vince Smith. (You will need a good connection, there are a lot of them.) Best in Show,…
2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo–An Exhibition Of Extraordinary Bonsai– Part 3
Additionally, new this year, were super demonstrations, mini-lectures and a panel discussion with two of the top bonsai containers potters from Tokoname, Japan. There was also a bonsai potter from New Zealand selling…
2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo– An Exhibition Of Extraordinary Bonsai– Part 1
The highly successful second Pacific Bonsai Expo was held on October 26-27, 2024 at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, California. Stars of the educational event were the 74 formal bonsai compositions displayed by…
Sudhir Jadhav Bonsai demo
Sudhir Jadhav 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,…
Apple Bonsai?! #bonsai #fruits
A mini Bonsai apple? Check out the garden of David Benavente! 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…
Japanese Black Pine Fall Work: GIF
In contrast to the spring Black Pine technique of decandling, the fall work is less aggressive. We end with the tree still looking full. In the fall we make shoot selections and pull old needles. The shoots are the…
Twisted Pomegranate Bonsai Tree Progression
The pomegranate bonsai is a rare and cherished species, known for its unique twisted trunk. Finding high-quality pomegranate bonsai stock is a challenge, and once acquired, the opportunity to refine these trees is just…
Suiseki (viewing stones)
Over 300 Suiseki were displayed at the 1st WBFF Regional Convention, Surabaya - also the PPBI Piala Presiden Bonsai and Suiseki exhibition - selected out of many more submitted entries. This truly was an amazing show…
Bonsai pots and the aesthetical impact
Bonsai pots have a rich history and greatly impact the bonsai practice. Both aesthetical and practical the bonsai pot makes the difference on every tree. The balance between horticultural and practicality must go hand…
Limber Pine Bonsai Tree Design
Limber pine bonsai is a favorite among enthusiasts for its unique characteristics and adaptability. Its natural resilience allows for impressive transformations, even with challenging structural systems. In this video,…
Vine Maple: REVISIT
Here’s a look back at a Vine Maple clump collected in 2020, assembled on a slab in 2022, and how it looks now in 2024. With John Eads, back in the days when he was an apprentice and would agree to take two hours to…
Trophy 2024 #bonsai #art #livingart
The Trophy Bonsai Exhibition 2024 - part 4 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…