Little Brother

Originally posted on BonsaiMotorWorld:
Pinus sylvestris ‘ Little brother ‘ orginally from mountains in Madrid, collected in 1987 and styled in 1994 by Luis Vallejo. Permanently exhibited and maintained in the bonsai museum in Alcobendas. Logo of the LuisVallejoEstudioBonsai. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfeB3IN6ozk Continue reading Little Brother

Bonsai at RHS Chelsea, London, May 2016

I have wanted to see the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual show in London for a long time.  This year I finally achieved my wish and with my husband, also a bonsai enthusiast, we made our way to the bonsai exhibits and snapped a few photographs to share the experience with others. It was mainly very large trees on display and a lot of interest was… Continue reading Bonsai at RHS Chelsea, London, May 2016

Bonsai at Kew Gardens, London, May 2016

Whilst in London for the Chelsea Show, my husband and I also made a trip to Kew Gardens.  Last seen very many years ago, it continues to evolve and is a fascinating place to visit.  We enquired about bonsai and were assured they do have a small display.  We went to see the glass house near the student planting beds where a selection of bonsai… Continue reading Bonsai at Kew Gardens, London, May 2016

All Wired up with no place to go…..

Originally posted on Adam's Art and Bonsai Blog:
Three trees, a ficus, a raintree, and a water jasmine, walk into a bar….….they each say, in three different languages, the same thing,? “Ouch” Sorry. I think I’ve made that joke before. Sounds like one of mine.? We need some wire, maybe some repotting, some love. Some beer too. Maybe the jokes will get better. I’ll… Continue reading All Wired up with no place to go…..

5th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition Entry

Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
The 5th USNBE is this weekend in Rochester, NY, and I have been fortunate enough to participate in three. The trees are sure to be great this year, and the competition fierce. Here is my submission. Before: After cleaning up the bark, scrubbing the deadwood, and applying a fresh coat of lime-sulfur: Selected a stand, courtesy of Bjorn: And the… Continue reading 5th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition Entry