Day: November 13, 2016
Shohin Pines, choosing the correct material
Originally posted on California Bonsai Art:
A couple years ago I picked up several young pines from a grower in Lindsey, Ed Clark. Ed grows these pines with wire embedded in the trunk to add girth quickly and to add good movement. The technique is not for everyone and pine purists will say they look un-natural and man made. The truth is that as the… Continue reading Shohin Pines, choosing the correct material
Kroměříž Bonsai Show
Originally posted on bonsai balcony brno:
I am very late to post this but I thought it would be better late than never. ? Continue reading Kroměříž Bonsai Show
General exhibit at GSBF’s 39th convention – Bonsai Tonight
Harry Harrington Workshop in Dublin
Originally posted on Leinster Bonsai Club:
Leinster Bonsai Club are delighted to confirm a weekend workshop with Harry Harrington. On 18th and 19th of February 2017 Harry will be coming to Dublin to teach us a few of his many tricks. Author of 3 books and the most comprehensive bonsai species website out there Harry certainly knows a thing or two about bonsai.? If you… Continue reading Harry Harrington Workshop in Dublin
The leaves leave
JBP, ‘arakawa’ from Telperion Farms
Originally posted on Nebari Bonsai:
Bought this from Chris Kirk at Telperion Farms in December 2014. They’re great growers out in Oregon. If you don’t see what you’re looking for on their website definitely give them a call or email. They have lots of stock! Here is the tree as received: I let it grow all year in 2015 without pruning. Just wanted to get… Continue reading JBP, ‘arakawa’ from Telperion Farms
Hanoi’s unique bonsai kumquat garden in picture
Originally posted on Vietnamese Language Studies:
This unique kumquat garden has an area of about 600m2 with over 300 bonsai kumquat trees in the shapes of a dragon, unicorn, phoenix and turtle. If you are learning Vietnamese in Hochiminh City, this will give you an idea of how valuable a bonsai kumquat tree means to people in Tu Lien village. ? Mr. Bui The Manh, 47,… Continue reading Hanoi’s unique bonsai kumquat garden in picture
Wiring
Originally posted on Bonsai Iterate:
Great bonsai society meeting today on wiring essentials.? Thanks to Chuck Croft and Jack Fitzsimmons for presenting the information and to Gary Reese for making a number of practice stands for everyone to use.? Once again, the meeting was extremely well attended. And many of our expert members were generous with their guidance.? Continue reading Wiring
Philippine Bonsai Show 2016
Originally posted on homegardeningph:
? Bantigue or Pemphis acidula For people who are fond of growing and appreciating miniature trees and natural stones, you are for a great treat this coming March 17 – 20, 2016. The Philippine Bonsai Society and the Natural Stone Society of the Philippines will host the BCI Convention and Exhibition 2016 Philippines at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Avenue corner… Continue reading Philippine Bonsai Show 2016