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.
DIY: Make a Picea Bonsai #shorts
In this short video we show you how to make a Bonsai yourself. The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! If you want to learn more about Bonsai, consider enrolling in one of our Online…
A visit to Bill Valavanis’ bonsai garden
The day after this year’s US National Bonsai Exhibition, Bill Valavanis hosted a workshop at his garden, The International Bonsai Arboretum, while volunteers unloaded trucks and visitors (like me) enjoyed the trees!…
Field-Grown Maple Bonsai Styling | Deciduous Tree Design Techniques
Join us as we explore the unique aspects of deciduous tree design and how it distinguishes itself from the more common practices applied to conifers. Discover the artistry and techniques behind creating stunning…
Styling A Snaky Mountain Hemlock: Part II
We left off with this Hemlock mid-stride, asking the question, what would you do? This was the front and inclination Carmen and I chose. Where would you put the branches and the crown? Would you remove any branches?…
Creating a Boxwood Bonsai (Buxus) from Nursery Stock
In this lecture Bjorn styles a Boxwood, or Buxus, from nursery stock material. He also discusses stage three development for broadleaf evergreen trees, as part of his online course on creating a bonsai from scratch…
Making a plan for a new bonsai
Two years ago, I saw a large Yaupon holly available in the vendor’s area at the US National Bonsai Exhibition. I’m a big fan of the species but for some reason I didn’t think about taking it home at the time. Two months…
Double live next Thursday
Due to an unexpected fallout of tonight’s livestream letting me teach for a full hour out in open space, without anybody watching, I will make a two-hour or more masterclass next Thursday. I am sorry to have wasted your…
Carina Jern bonsai pots unboxed
There are many talented bonsai ceramists in Europe, and one of them is doing her magic up north in Sweden. I received a box of new pots I carefully chose from the website this week. It is always exciting to see them in…
Autumn 2023 Beauty at the International Bonsai Arboretum- Part 1
The annual colorful beauty of my deciduous bonsai came on schedule during the fourth week of October. The brilliant color peaked on October 25th and lasted for a couple of days. However, the show is not over yet. I…
Bonsai Society of Upstate New York– 50th Anniversary Special MeetingBonsai Society of Upstate New York–
The Bonsai Society of Upstate New York celebrated their 50 th anniversary by presenting a unique program to the members on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The meeting was held in Buckland Lodge in Rochester, New York, where…
Preparing for exhibits 12 months out
Roughly a year from now, we’ll be opening the doors for a second Pacific Bonsai Expo. For those who plan to submitting trees to the event, there are a few things to start thinking about now. (We’re working hard, btw, on…
Styling A Snaky Mountain Hemlock: Part I
Carmen Leskoviansky, my apprentice, took on the styling of this Hemlock. Side 1 Side 2 Side 3 Side 4. Which front would you choose? Carmen (and I) chose this one. A few boards on the right side and back corner lend a…
Trophy Bonsai exhibition (part 1)
In this short video we tour the Trophy Bonsai exhibition, organized in Belgium. The full video will soon be available in 4K so make sure to subscribe now! Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider…
Autumn at Mirai. #shorts
#bonsai #bonsaiartist #bonsaigarden #bonsaitree
Little Leaf Linden Bonsai: Setting the Secondary Structure for Success
Join us as we unveil the art of shaping a deciduous bonsai from its early stages to perfection in this insightful video. Learn how fundamental principles can significantly accelerate your bonsai's development timeline.…
Reworking An Old Juniper
Old bonsai get shaggy. The crowns round and loose clarity, the silhouette gets bloated and too big. They resemble a haircut 6 months overdue. Older bonsai require a periodic rework to a profile that balances better with…
Fuyoen Bonsai Garden
This Bonsai nursery close to the Omiya-Koen train station immediately pulls you into Omiya Bonsai village. Fuyo-en (芙蓉園), owned by Hiroshi Takeyama, is very beautiful and contains several Bonsai masterpieces.…
Live bonsai Q&A Thursday
Autumn colours are waiting for us. Due to the unusually warm autumnal conditions, only a few trees are expected to show colourful leaves this season. A topic up at the Live Q&A and winter storage tips. Be sure to add…
Preparing an olive for restyling
Three years ago I acquired a large olive that had come from the Blue Oak Nursery collection. Olive, July 2020 Although the tree was in need of styling, I wanted to gauge the health of the tree before proceeding. After…
Making a Ficus Bonsai tree
Learn how to create a beautiful Bonsai out of affordable Ficus trees, sold widely at garden centers and Bonsai stores. In this video we show the progression of a Ficus retusa over the course of about two years time.…
Have fun and create Mame bonsai from herbs.
In future, all updates will be from the blog about live events and stories from Kisetsu-en. The price of sending newsletters with e-mails suddenly was pushed to insane amounts, so as a small business we have to find…
Burning Bush with Thread Grafts
A client brought this tree into the studio. It was one of several Burning Bushes collected near a pond where the nutria that lived there nibbled on the bark and created deadwood. Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus, before…
Highlights from the 8th US National Bonsai Exhibition – part 2
One trend stood out clearly at this year’s US National Bonsai Exhibition: the prevalence of North American natives. Despite their growing popularity over the past ten to fifteen years, natives have made up a relatively…
Rocky Mountain Juniper No. 1 #shorts #bonsai #bonsaitree
This ancient and enduring Rocky Mountain juniper stands as a testament to nature's resilience and the art of bonsai. It embodies the balance between human care and natural beauty, inviting contemplation and celebrating…