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Oscar styles this Mugo pine (Pinus uncinata), which was collected in the South of Germany (Yamadori). The video shows a multi-year progression, explaining which steps to take and when to perform these. And we show what the results are when applying bonsai techniques properly. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and first steps 6:23 - Initial styling 14:22 - Second styling 24:10 - Repotting Even though you only see Oscar on this film, these videos are team efforts. So we like to thank Bob van Ruitenbeek and Christiaan Yeh (Technical supervision), and Thomas Haering for maintaining the tree in the two years after its initial collection. Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

Masahiko Kimura acquired an absolutely stunning Hinoki cypress Bonsai and kept the tree for a few years, preparing it specifically for the lectures with Bonsai Empire. In this video we learn how mr. Kimura approaches a tree with the goal to display it at Japan's premier Bonsai event; the Kokufu-ten exhibition. He'll explain how to create and refine the pad structure and how to create a natural apex design. This video is a free lecture from mr. Kimura's new Masterclass, for more information go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/kimura-masterclass-3

We visited Brandy Lamb, owner of Beckel Canvas in Milwaukie, Oregon, to share the story behind our new custom canvas bonsai tool bags. Known for their rugged tents and long-lasting gear, Beckel brings decades of craftsmanship to every piece they make. For this collaboration, Brandy and his team started with a few of their proven designs, then thoughtfully adapted them to suit the tools and needs of the bonsai practitioner. From scaling up dimensions to adding interior pockets for wire storage, every adjustment was made with intention—by hand, in their Oregon workshop. Shop the bags: https://goods.bonsaimirai.com/collections/bonsai-essentials?sort_by=created-descending See more from Beckel Canvas: https://www.beckelcanvas.com

As the 2025 repotting season winds down, we’re reflecting on one of the very first trees we tackled in this year’s monumental repotting cycle. Out of nearly 500 trees, this Korean Hornbeam raft stands out, not just for when we repotted it, but for the legacy it carries. A familiar presence on Mirai Live, this tree has become a pillar of the garden and a living symbol of long-term growth and transformation. Explore this trees evolutionary journey on Mirai Live: https://live.bonsaimirai.com/

Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

Watch a 3 year Bonsai progression in this 33 minute video - and learn how applying Bonsai techniques correctly will enable you to create a beautiful Bonsai from low cost nursery stock material! Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Fall 2022, Initial styling 13:18 - Spring 2023, Repotting 19:52 - Fall 2023, Second styling 23:35 - Fall 2024, Third styling 30:03 - Spring 2025, Repotting Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/ode-ii License code: ESOVZ9MEYHE45RJQ https://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/tempest License code: MPGAZKCBB61Q3FGK Even though you only see Oscar on this film, these videos are team efforts. So we like to thank Bob van Ruitenbeek and Christiaan Yeh (Technical supervision). Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

In bonsai, health is not a given—it’s a cultivated state, nurtured through observation, intuition, and the ability to respond to subtle shifts in a tree’s condition. Pests, disease, and nutrition aren’t separate subjects to memorize, they’re threads in the larger tapestry of tree vitality. This lecture invites you to move beyond reactive care and into a deeper relationship with your trees, where you don’t just treat symptoms, you understand systems. By learning to identify patterns of imbalance and trace them back to their roots, you begin to speak the language of health. This isn’t about mastering a checklist of treatments—it’s about developing the ability to see clearly, interpret wisely, and act with precision. In doing so, you move closer to the true art of bonsai: co-creating with life itself. Continue your bonsai journey with us: Explore in-depth education, mobile app, and a global community at Mirai Live: https://live.bonsaimirai.com/