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.
Partial defoliation on shohin Japanese maple
Last year I defoliated a shohin Japanese maple in an effort to stimulate back buds (see “ Defoliating a Japanese maple “). The approach worked (see the “ Follow-up “). This year I want the shoots that developed from…
One of the most remarkable things about Mirai is
One of the most remarkable things about Mirai is that everything is always in constant motion.⠀ ⠀ There's the obvious–trees moving out from the greenhouse, trading places on benches, the hustle & bustle of everyday…
Making Nice Bonsai From Ordinary Material
A Bonsai Story You Won't Soon Forget
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/nbf (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
The TREES are alive with the sound of music: we
The TREES are alive with the sound of music: we are incredibly honored to host the National Symphony Orchestra for a chamber concert right in our courtyard! Reserve your FREE spot for their June 1 chamber concert with…
Good Shots, Great Trees at the 8th World Bonsai Convention
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/8th-world (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
HISTORICAL TREE SPOTLIGHT: Ezo spruce
The Ezo spruce, which is housed in our Japanese collection, was gifted to President Clinton before it landed at the Museum. Click the link below to find out more the history that lives among this spruce’s fibrous roots:…
Good Shots, Great Trees at the 8th World Bonsai Convention
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/8th-world (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
NEW Mini Bonsai Work Stands for Shohin Trees
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/new-mini-bonsai-work-stands-for-shohin-trees (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
Bonsai Bling: Azalea Bonsai in Bloom
Try saying this five times fast: “Bonsai Bling: Azalea Bonsai in Bloom.” Tricky, right? Luckily, stopping by our beautiful blooming exhibit ISN'T tricky! Don’t miss our Bonsai Bling exhibit, opening May 25. (Source…
West Michigan Bonsai Club 2019
In one week we have a Club Meeting. May 21, 2019 6:45 Bonsai 101, 7:00 BYOT. Meijer Gardens. Our expert this month will be Jack Sustic, retired curator of the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum in Washington DC. Bring a…
Leaf pruning dwarf wisteria
For the last few years, I’ve taken a simple approach to refining a dwarf wisteria ( Millettia japonica ‘Microphylla’). In May or June, I reduce long shoots that extend beyond the desired silhouette. The process looks…
Trumpet Vine Bonsai
We are so honored to win Washington City Paper’s
We are so honored to win Washington City Paper’s “Best Place to Bring an Out-of-Towner” award this year!! Thank you to everyone who voted for us – we hope you continue to stop by the Museum with your visiting friends…
Several weeks ago, we performed initial early
Several weeks ago, we performed initial early spring pinching on our short-needle single-flush pines. This week on Mirai Live, we’re returning to our Scots pine and shore pine from our Pinching Strategy stream to…
The Tree Grows and the Rock Doesn't...
https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/michaels-apprentice-tree-and-bio (Source Facebook) stonelantern.com
An American Elm Gets Potted
ANOTHER SOFT SPOT - MICHAEL'S CHOJUBAI FLOWERING
ANOTHER SOFT SPOT - MICHAEL'S CHOJUBAI FLOWERING QUINCE Here's Michael's caption... "Chojubai in a nakawatari Chinese container, the pot about 5 times as old as the plant..."…
World Bonsai Day 2019
Each year the second Saturday of May has been designated as World Bonsai Day. This is an internationally celebrated event dedicated to furthering bonsai awareness and appreciation. World Bonsai Day was initiated by the…
BC Forest Update And Work
World Bonsai Day (w/ Michael Hagedorn)
TOMORROW: Come to the Museum to celebrate the ancient art of bonsai! Special guest Michael Hagedorn will be signing books, hosting a demonstration and speaking on bonsai myths. For more info, click the link below:…
Coast redwood – repotting follow-up
Three months ago I pruned and repotted a coast redwood. Coast redwood After cutback After root work Repotting complete The tree responded well and produced new foliage. New growth three months later Foliage detail This…
A PERFECT BONSAI BLEND There’s a lot to like
A PERFECT BONSAI BLEND There’s a lot to like about this old Mugo pine. Aged bark is always a plus as is deeply fissured, naturally colored deadwood. Perhaps most striking is the way the foliage clings to the trunk and…
Walter Pall shared a link.
Walter Pall shared a link. (Source Facebook) andbonsai.com