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.
Michigan All-State Bonsai Show | Meijer Gardens
Listen up! In 12 days at the Michigan All-State Bonsai Show there is a class with the guest artist/headliner that only has 2 people registered. As a group of Bonsai enthusiasts we need to support this kind of class so…
PBA Bonsai Festival
THIS FRIDAY: Potomac Bonsai Association will be hosting their Bonsai Festival at the Museum. Don’t miss incredible bonsai demonstrations and workshops, as well as trees and supplies for sale! (Source Facebook)…
Though it is rugged, durable, and embodies the
Though it is rugged, durable, and embodies the most beautiful characteristics we see in pines, pitch pine is an underutilized species in the world of bonsai. It has limitless potential: its bark presents as thick and…
Bonsai Development Series #15: removing unnecessary growth
Although I typically wait until May or June to start working on deciduous bonsai, there are a few jobs that I try to do sooner rather than later. One of these is removing unnecessary root sprouts. Root sprouts, or root…
Bask in the Beauty of Bonsai: Forest Bathing Among Treasured Trees with Melanie Choukas-Bradley
LOW TICKET ALERT: Melanie-Choukas Bradley is here THURSDAY for a special guided meditation session. Grab your tickets with the link below before they sell out! (Source Facebook) www.bonsai-nbf.org
Bonsai in All Their Bare Glory
Bonsai in All Their Bare Glory https://stonelantern.com/blogs/bonsai-bark/kokufu-beech (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
Sunday Evening Hawthorn Notes
The more the merrier: We loved having Museum
The more the merrier: We loved having Museum curator Michael James’ kids at the Museum for Bring Your Kid to Work day. We hope to see them training trees again soon! (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
The Future of Bonsai? If your seniority has dawned
The Future of Bonsai? If your seniority has dawned or is getting close, you probably realize that sooner or later you may need to downsize your bonsai collection. If not in numbers, then at least in the size trees you…
Happy Spring?!! This is Michigan. Don't turn your
Happy Spring?!! This is Michigan. Don't turn your back or it is snow again! Oh well shouldn't be here too long. Only two weeks till the Michigan All-State Bonsai Show at Meijer Gardens!! Woo Hoo!! I hope each of you…
Now on genuine stone which was found in Germany.
Now on genuine stone which was found in Germany. (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
So What is Forest Bathing, Anyway!?
What is forest bathing anyway?! Check out our blog about Melanie Choukas-Bradley (link below) to learn more about the art of forest bathing. Then grab your tickets to Choukas-Bradley's next forest bathing session at the…
The sun is returning to Mirai, casting a light on
The sun is returning to Mirai, casting a light on details we sometimes miss in the winter gloom. Trees are moving back onto benches, buds are pushing, fresh green needles are appearing, and the spring work never seems…
Learning about accent plants at Bonsai on the Bayou
The exhibit at Houston’s Bonsai on the Bayou featured a special display of accent plantings. The artist behind these, as well as many of the other accents in the exhibit, was Sooncheng Cheah. Sooncheng has been making…
Have you ever meditated among one of the world’s
Have you ever meditated among one of the world’s premier bonsai collections? Certified nature therapy guide and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley is at the Museum May 2 to lead a session of forest bathing! Grab your…
Now in new pot by Lubos Skoda
Now in new pot by Lubos Skoda (Source Facebook) www.facebook.com
A few spots still open for Mauro's workshop
Walter Pall shared a link. (Source Facebook) web-extract.constantcontact.com
Der Bonsaigarten München ist jetzt ständig
Der Bonsaigarten München ist jetzt ständig täglich geöffent. Thomas Haering freut sich auf Ihren Besuch www.bonsaigarten-munchen.de Täglich von 14.15 bis 16.30 Uh - auch an Sonn- und Feiertsagen InhaberThomas Häring…
Der Bonsaigarten München ist jetzt ständig
Der Bonsaigarten München ist jetzt ständig täglich geöffent. Thomas Haering freut sich auf Ihren Besuch www.bonsaigarten-munchen.de Täglich von 14.15 bis 16.30 Uh - auch an Sonn- und Feiertsagen InhaberThomas Häring…
Our first mindfulness session of the spring was
Our first mindfulness session of the spring was relaxing and insightful! Linda Naini will be back to host another meditation medley June 9. Don’t miss it: https://www.bonsai-nbf.org/events-1/2019/3/1/mindfulness2…
One Finger Bonsai You don't see too many one
One Finger Bonsai You don't see too many one finger bonsai. When they're this small they can't support much in the way of branches and leaves. Just a little trunk and three leaf stems in this case…
PBA Bonsai Festival
NEXT FRIDAY: Don’t miss the Potomac Bonsai Association Bonsai Festival! Stop by for trees, pots, supplies and amazing bonsai demonstrations and workshops! (Source Facebook) www.bonsai-nbf.org
Propagation is a fundamental aspect of bonsai
Propagation is a fundamental aspect of bonsai creation, giving you the opportunity to either grow bonsai stock to perpetuate your desired characteristics, or create grafting material for your existing trees. This week…
Program highlight - Luis Vallejo presents the
Program highlight - Luis Vallejo presents the unique story of selected masterpieces from his legendary collection with the Alcobendas Bonsai museum. Saturday 11th of May evening in the big greenhouse, on the big screen.…