Originally posted on Country Ripples:
Here are some more pictures from the flower show my friend and I attended. The first two are examples of the Japanese art of bonsai. Some of the trees in the Bonsai Room were 30 or 40 years old; one tree was 50 years old. In the second photo, there is a miniature figurine “fishing” at the edge of the… Continue reading Friday Photos–Bonsai and Palms
Originally posted on Bonsai Iterate:
Compared to the Midwest United States, where I grew up, winters in Northern Virginia are rather mild. Most daytime highs are well above freezing. Occasionally, however, we get a blast of very cold, arctic air, like the one rolling in today, which causes worry for the well-being of my bonsai, accustomed-as-they are to this milder climate. Some of you may… Continue reading Winter Warmth
Originally posted on Bonsai Iterate:
Even after 20+ years in bonsai I am still trying to learn patience. In the case of one chunky boxwood that I collected a couple of years ago, I am practicing that patience while I gradually work the tree back to a size appropriate for a future, finished tree. If you’ve ever looked at large boxwood growing in someone’s landscaping,… Continue reading Working Back a Boxwood
Originally posted on Through Open Lens:
F/ 6.3, 1/1000, ISO 640. Great Blue Heron A magician was performing on cruise ship and each night while performing his pet parrot keeps saying: “its up his sleeve” ” its in his pocket”. “its in his shoe”. “in his pants”. Etc. and the magician was loosing his patience. one night while performing his tricks the ships boilers blew… Continue reading GERONIMO!
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