Day: March 24, 2016
The Final Countdown
Originally posted on British Shohin Bonsai:
Well folks, it’s the final countdown. Spirit of Shohin 2016 is a mere week away from us. In case you’ve been on a lunar mission or stuck in a traffic jam (I’m told on the M25 that’s pretty much the same thing) for the last few months, here is a quick resumé: Spirit of Shohin is the flagship exhibition… Continue reading The Final Countdown
Hershey Gardens Bonsai Exhibit 2015 – Susquehanna Bonsai Club
Originally posted on Susquehanna Bonsai Club:
The 2015 Susquehanna Bonsai Club annual exhibit at Hershey Gardens. THE BONSAI (click on first image to enlarge and scroll through gallery) THE SETTING (click on first image to enlarge and scroll through gallery) Once again the Gardens enjoyed a successful exhibit, with over 100 more visitors than in 2014 casting their ballot for their favorite tree. Join us… Continue reading Hershey Gardens Bonsai Exhibit 2015 – Susquehanna Bonsai Club
2016 Philippine/BCI Convention– Part 4 (Final)
Valavanis Bonsai Blog The next two days were filled with demonstrations by bonsai artists from China, Taiwan and the United States. Additionally, two stone lectures were presented by authorities from China and the United States. Photos of all the demos were not taken. I was kind of preoccupied with my missing suitcase containing tools which only arrived six days late and two hours before my … Continue reading 2016 Philippine/BCI Convention– Part 4 (Final)
An Early Spring Visit To Omiya Bonsai Village
Valavanis Bonsai Blog Lorapetalum On the way home from Manila I planned a short visit to Japan. It’s been 46 years since I’ve seen early spring in Omiya Bonsai Village. There is no way I could simply travel through Tokyo’s Narita Airport and not get off the plane to see bonsai. But, because of flight problems with United, I got stuck in Guam for six … Continue reading An Early Spring Visit To Omiya Bonsai Village