The trees of the Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida’s annual show

Originally posted on Adam's Art and Bonsai Blog:
This year, I had the privilege of being one of the artists for the Bonsai Society of SW Florida’s annual show. I gave a demo and a workshop but I was also honored to give out two awards in the exhibit; the BSF Presidents Award (no, I’m not the prez yet but the current one was… Continue reading The trees of the Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida’s annual show

Buxus Sempervirens Winter Pruning

Originally posted on Robert Nocher Shohin Bonsai:
As the night time temperatures begin to fall below freezing in my garden, it is a reminder that I will have to bring the remainder of my trees into the greenhouse very soon. Most of the tender species are already inside but a few of the hardier ones are still braving the elements. Before I bring them inside,… Continue reading Buxus Sempervirens Winter Pruning

2016 Autumn Japan Bonsai Exploration– Part 5

Valavanis Bonsai Blog Nippon Bonsai Taikan Exhibition– Part 2 The exhibition opened this morning after the ribbon cutting ceremony. Initially the show was packed, and then slowed down as the day went on, like me. Yesterday I walked (hobbled with cane actually) 2.9 miles photographing and watching (learning) during the judging. There were a large number of foreign visitors today from Germany, France, England, Italy … Continue reading 2016 Autumn Japan Bonsai Exploration– Part 5