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Review: Bonsai Empire Advanced Bonsai Course 2

3 hours ago Nebby 0
Source: Crataegus Bonsai Blog. In short, they keep getting better. These joint courses from Bonsai Empire and Bjorn Bjorholm really shine as a resource for the self-taught student, and yet are helpful even for those with access to a physically present teacher. Here’s a snapshot with some quick commentary: If you like long detailed wiring and Read More

World Bonsai Day!

2 days ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog. Each year the second Saturday of May has been designated as World Bonsai Day. This is an internationally celebrated event dedicated to furthering bonsai awareness and appreciation. World Bonsai Day was initiated by the World Bonsai Friendship Federation to honor the memory of Saburo Kato, renowned bonsai master and founder of Read More

Advanced Bonsai Course II

2 days ago Nebby 0
Source: Bjorn Bjorholm Bonsai Blog. It’s spring here in the US and time to start getting back into the swing of things with your bonsai…and what better way to kick off the growing season than with our brand new online Advanced Bonsai Course II?! This online course is a follow-up to our first Advanced Bonsai Read More

2019 MidAtlantic Bonsai Festival Demo Tree

4 days ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog.     Last week at the MidAtlantic Bonsai Festival Taiga Urushibata from Japan created a bonsai Ponderosa pine. It was originally collected by Andy Smith and quite healthy. It was a difficult tree to design. Robert Mahler was the translator for Mr. Urushibata. Not knowing the condition of the roots made Read More

Goulburn AP&H Show 2019

4 days ago Nebby 0
Source: Watto Bonsai Blog. The local agricultural, produce and horticulture show was recently held and although bonsai is not the main focus of the show it does have a small section and following are a few photos from the exhibition. Go to the source blog (Watto Bonsai Blog) to read the full article: Goulburn AP&H Read More

My new book is here, The World of Ficus Bonsai

6 days ago Nebby 0
Source: Bonsai Hunk Blog. My new Ficus book, The World of Ficus Bonsai At long last it is here. The World of Ficus Bonsai by Jerry Meislik. I have been learning more and more about Ficus and how incredible they are for bonsai and for growing in your home. I have expanded and added new material to Read More

2020 Book Tour, By Amtrak…

1 week ago Nebby 0
Source: Crataegus Bonsai Blog. This fall my new book Bonsai Heresy will be published, and next year, in April 2020, I’m leaping on a train to do readings and signings—barnstorming fashion, like days of old. Our endearing Amtrak service The book tour will be a big loop around the U.S. for roughly three weeks. I Read More

2019 MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies Spring Festival

1 week ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog. The 36thannual Spring Festival of the MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies was held on April 11-14, 2019 in Harrisburg/Hershey, Pennsylvania. Featured speakers were Taiga Urushibata from Japan, Marc Noelanders from Belgium and Jennifer Price from the United States. Enjoy a few photos from the exhibit: Go to the source blog (Valavanis Bonsai Blog) Read More

Weston Creek Bonsai Society Exhibition – part 3

1 week ago Nebby 0
Source: Watto Bonsai Blog. A few more photos to finish off this exhibition. Chinese elm Juniper Trident maple group showing some Autumn colour. Juniper Go to the source blog (Watto Bonsai Blog) to read the full article: Weston Creek Bonsai Society Exhibition – part 3 Read More

Weston Creek Bonsai Society Exhibition – part 2

2 weeks ago Nebby 0
Source: Watto Bonsai Blog. A few more photos from the show. Scots pine, probably my favorite from the show. Mugo Pine Japanese Black Pine Azalea Trident Maple group Bottlebrush Trident Maple Go to the source blog (Watto Bonsai Blog) to read the full article: Weston Creek Bonsai Society Exhibition – part 2 Read More