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.
Repotting Strategy
As I go into repotting season, I think about how my plants grew the previous year and whether I want to change the soil mix I use for the upcoming growing season. Last year, summer was mild which meant that many of my…
Redwood Bonsai care (Metasequoia and Sequoia)
In this video we explain how to care for your Redwood Bonsai. Watering, pruning, fertilizing - all these topics are discussed. Keeping a (Dawn) Redwood tree (Metasequoia and Sequoia bonsai) alive is not a difficult…
Apical Formation #shorts
Delve into the intricate details as we uncover the artistry behind the dramatic offset of the high point within the apical region, skillfully setting the tallest point of the tree's foliar mass to one side. Despite…
Trophy Bonsai exhibition (part 4) #bonsai
A quick tour of the Trophy in 2023. Full video on our YouTube channel! 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…
Luis Vallejo Bonsai Museum, Spain
January’s trip to Spain held many jewels. Visiting the UBE convention and show. Seeing David Benevente’s bonsai garden. Meeting Bjorn Bjorholm, after all this time for the first time (and a good lunch, that). Visiting…
Rose spring repotting
As spring all of a sudden jumps on us, we have to act fast. The temperatures this season (again) show how rapid growth can appear after a mild winter. With the risk of cold periods coming back. In these early days, it’s…
New Watering Nozzle Discovery
During the past 60 plus years I’ve seen and used a multitude of watering wands, nozzles and watering cans. These have ranged from expensive copper Japanese watering cans to very inexpensive Chinese green plastic…
Bonsai Care App
Track and optimize the progress of your Bonsai! With the Bonsai Care App you'll be able to keep track of all your trees, it will remind you to take seasonal photos, and you'll receive smart notifications that are based…
Mini Christmas tree Bonsai #christmas #christmastree #diy
Watch how we style a Bonsai out of this cheap Christmas tree material (a Spruce). The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider…
All About Cascade Style Bonsai
The February meeting of the Bonsai Society of Upstate New York, based in Rochester, had an interesting and full meeting last evening. About 35-40 members from Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca, as well as a couple of…
Angel Oak Bonsai Inspiration: Crafting Nature in Miniature
Discover the art of bonsai with our latest creation, the Angel Oak bonsai. Drawing inspiration from the majestic beauty of the natural world, we meticulously craft a Buxus microphylla bonsai with an uncanny resemblance…
The all in one show
The BCI in Mulhouse, France. In part 2 you can enjoy the fabulous bonsai displayed in traditional style
Spring bonsai and Live Q&A Thursday
It happens! Spring is just around the corner. Before that, we have the LIVE Q&A as always the last Thursday of the month. This time at the exceptional date February 29. Temperatures are steady and after a storm the…
Watch video: How to arrange bonsai forest trunks
Arranging the trunks in a bonsai forest after it is planted and established can be tricky without simultaneously repotting the group. However, with anchoring wire and some creative support, it is possible to make some…
2024 PBE: Submissions are open
If you’re thinking about submitting to the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo, now’s the time! We’re accepting submissions through April 30 so the deadline’s a ways off, but now is a good time to take pictures of any deciduous…
2024 98th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition- Part 2
The 2024 98 th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition is being held in two parts this year (Part 1 February 9-12, 2024 and Part 2 February 14-17, 2024.) Again, (like most years) the exhibition was held in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art…
Root Grafting Stewartia
Quick note: Apologies subscribers, we are having a temporary issue with getting the blog to your inbox. We’re working on it! This week, a photo essay of a Stewartia root graft in a recent winter Seasonal class . These…
Kimura Techniques - Juniper Bonsai design & fertilizing
In this video two in-depth topics are discussed by the world-famous Bonsai master Masahiko Kimura; fertilizing and designing the directional branch of a Bonsai. The topic of fertilization is covered in other courses on…
Bonsai Museum #bonsai
Enjoy the stunning Bonsai Museum of Luis Vallejo, located in Spain (part 1) Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the…
Making a Bonsai Christmas tree!
Christmas trees are great fun to work with - but challenging too! In this video we show how to create a Bonsai from this young Picea material, which is a very cheap way to start with Bonsai. Bonsai Empire is dedicated…
The 61st Exhibition Of Suiseki Masterpieces
The 61 st Exhibition Of Suiseki Masterpieces was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo, on February 14-17, 2024. This is the same venue as the Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition, but in a different gallery…
A Visit To Tree House Bonsai– Adams Jones
Adams Jones, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was teaching English in several Southeastern Asia countries. In 2011 his teaching led him to Japan and his boss suggested that he visit the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum…
2024 98th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition– Part 1
The 2024 98 th Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition is being held in two parts this year (Part 1 February 9-12, 2024 and Part 2 February 14-17, 2024.) Again, (like most years) held the exhibition in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art…
Rescuing a small neglected Japanese Quince
A neglected small Japanese Quince is rescued and brought to life in this episode. Normally we repot Chaenomeles in autumn, but when roots are suffering and the health is declining it’s timely to take action in spring.…