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.
Douglas fir: Creating Jin
Douglas fir (Pseudo tsuga) is flexible and has amazing small needles Seen less often, the Douglas fir has real potential for bonsai. Dominique Bosch discovers the virtues step by step. Read the article:…
Douglas fir: Pruning the branches
Douglas fir (Pseudo tsuga) is flexible and has amazing small needles Seen less often, the Douglas fir has real potential for bonsai. Dominique Bosch discovers the virtues step by step. Read the article:…
Douglas fir: Wiring and positioning the main branches
Douglas fir (Pseudo tsuga) is flexible and has amazing small needles Seen less often, the Douglas fir has real potential for bonsai. Dominique Bosch discovers the virtues step by step. Read the article:…
Douglas fir: Wiring the branches
Douglas fir (Pseudo tsuga) is flexible and has amazing small needles Seen less often, the Douglas fir has real potential for bonsai. Dominique Bosch discovers the virtues step by step. Read the article:…
Bonsai show in Leersum Holland
Local show of high quality shohin and kifu sized bonsai which was held in spring of 2024.
Coastal Monterey Pine Bonsai #shorts
#bonsaitree #bonsaitree #bonsai
What Bonsai are Worked on in August?
In the Northern Hemisphere, July is the last summer month to trim back deciduous trees. If deciduous like this Chinese Quince are cut too late, past the first week of August, we can set up two problems: not enough time…
Creating an Azalea Bonsai tree #azalea #bonsai
We style a nice little Azalea Bonsai, using humble and cheap nursery stock material. The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider…
Bonsai van het Westen 2024
In this video we tour the Dutch bonsai exhibition 'Bonsai van het Westen' which is organized yearly in Delft. Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses,…
Creating a Picea Literati Bonsai #shorts #plants #bonsai
In this short video we show how we create a Spruce Bonsai (Picea). The full video will soon be available in 4K. If you want to learn more about Bonsai, consider enrolling in one of our Online Bonsai Courses. For the…
Warren Hill Trees, Then and Now
A recent post shared the loss of one of our great teachers, Warren Hill . When we talk of legacy in this community, the bonsai themselves are a part of that. Warren was particularly known for his deciduous trees. Here…
Developing a Korean Hornbeam bonsai
In this video we follow the two-year progression of this Korean hornbeam. The tree still needs to be developed further (it needs a nicer pot and finer ramification) so make sure to subscribe so you'll see its future…
Summer cutback on a large cork oak
After a number of years working with cork oak bonsai, it’s become really clear that for the lower branches to thicken, the top needs regular trimming. This photo from earlier this week makes it clear where the tree…
New Jersey Bonsai Societies Exhibition A Great Success!
Last weekend four bonsai societies worked together to present their 2 nd Annual Open Event “The Art of Bonsai” exhibition and sale at the Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. Members from the Bergen,…
Does It Matter If Our Benches Are Level?
Aside from looking at things with our heads tilted, yes, it matters in another way, too. If our benches are not level, neither are the pots that sit on them. When we water, pools will then form on one side of the pot.…
Limber Pine Natural Restyling at BSOP
Join us for an immersive journey during our live presentation at the Bonsai Society of Portland, where we transported viewers into the landscapes of the tree in focus. Dive deep into the essence of bonsai as we focus on…
Tall Hinoki bonsai
Learn how to style a Hinoki cypress bonsai! In this video we show how to work with cypress bonsai trees, as we prune, wire and repot this tree. We don't do everything in one go though! Take it step-by-step to ensure…
How the Bonsai Care App works
In this short video we walk you through the features of the Bonsai Care App. Download it for free at: https://www.bonsaicare.app
Bonsai garden in Madrid #bonsai #garden
This is the bonsai garden and nursery of David Benavente! Full video soon on our youtube channel. Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by…
Designing a Japanese cedar Bonsai (Cryptomeria) #shorts #plants #diy #craft
In this short video we show how to make a Bonsai from a cheap Cedar nursery stock. The full video will soon be available in 4K. If you want to learn more about Bonsai, consider enrolling in one of our Online Bonsai…
Making a Pyracantha Bonsai #bonsai
We create a Pyracantha bonsai (Firethorn) in this short video. 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 of…
Shade Cloth Part IV: Foliage Health
Here is a set of images for a clearer idea of the benefits of shade cloth. This Mountain Hemlock is experiencing sun stress. The needles are yellower than they should be. Hemlocks are normally blueish-green. Placed in…
David Benavente creates a Pine Bonsai
In this live demo at the UBE Bonsai event 2024, David Benavente styles this wonderful Pine. Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert…
Holidays but not for you
It’s time for some relaxing and summer holidays here at Kisetsu-en, but we will keep you entertained. As well as we need a little time off we also think you should be able to be inspired on a rainy day. When allowing…