Day: October 29, 2017
Maros Bonsai Blog: Carpinus betulus “Vincent’s forest” in autumn colors
Images From The Metro Vancouver Gardening Society Show
Originally posted on East Van Bonsai:
On April 15 Mike S. visited Metro Vancouver Gardening Society’s annual bonsai and flower show at VanDusen Garden. The photos below are just a selection of the well over fifty trees and flowering plants on display. https://www.facebook.com/vancouvergardening/ Words and images courtesy of Mike S. Continue reading Images From The Metro Vancouver Gardening Society Show
Tokoname Bonsai Pots. Koyo Kiln Visit by Bonsai Tonight
Originally posted on East Van Bonsai:
One highlight of my recent visit to Japan was a day trip to Tokoname where a group of us visited several well-known kilns. Our first stop – the Koyo kiln. Koyo – the kiln established in 1970 by Kouichirou Aiba, is best known for its glazed pots. Today the kiln is run by Aiba’s son,… via A visit to the… Continue reading Tokoname Bonsai Pots. Koyo Kiln Visit by Bonsai Tonight
Vancouver Penjing Show. May 13-14 2017
Originally posted on East Van Bonsai:
Here are a few images from this year’s Vancouver Penjing Society show. Held at VanDusen on Saturday and Sunday. The vendor area was buzzing with activity and the show itself featured many colourful trees. ? Bonsai in Vancouver. Vancouver Bonsai Continue reading Vancouver Penjing Show. May 13-14 2017
A look at the Penjing tour/demo/workshop from Sept 16th.
Originally posted on East Van Bonsai:
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown is beautiful. One side is open to the public with no admission fee. It’s a calming oasis right in Vancouver. The other side which holds tours is open to garden members and the general public for a fee. If you haven’t seen either side of the garden yet, go, go! The… Continue reading A look at the Penjing tour/demo/workshop from Sept 16th.
Castleberry Hill, Bonsai, Downsizing, and the Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale
Originally posted on Hoarder Comes Clean:
Saturday’s Castleberry Hill Loft tour reminded me that I didn’t get a chance to share these photos from last year’s tour. This year’s tour stops were all interiors, but last year’s tour included a garden. Here’s a bonsai for scale — Tiny tree, complicated roots… Downsizing trees — this might be one way to have a personal forest for… Continue reading Castleberry Hill, Bonsai, Downsizing, and the Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale
Bonsai!
Originally posted on Christchurch City Libraries Blog:
Have you ever come across an activity or hobby that surprises you by the extent of the passion felt by those who are involved, and by the global reach and organisation behind the hobby??I’m not talking about Star Trek conventions or Cosplay in general, but rather the world of Bonsai. A gathering of Bonsai enthusiasts matches anything Star… Continue reading Bonsai!
Old Bonsai Photos
Originally posted on Bonsai Iterate:
My wife was going through old photos and left a few out for me. These are from WAY back! A couple have a stamped date on the back and are from 1999, and the others, by my best reckoning are from a little earlier.? I had practically no money at this time (as has been the case most of my… Continue reading Old Bonsai Photos
Another Convert
Originally posted on Bonsai Iterate:
I love meeting people who are as tree and bonsai obsessed as myself, and today I got to spend a little time with a very new bonsai enthusiast.? Victor came to the October 14 meeting of the NVBS and managed to win some plants in our raffle. These two young Ficus were sharing the same tiny little pot and I… Continue reading Another Convert
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