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SHOHIN YAMADORI

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: Watto Bonsai Blog. One of the things I like to do is dig potential bonsai from the scrub or from gardens, but a walk (and hopefully a dig) from the bush is one the best ways to spend a day. Not all potential bonsai dug from the scrub needs to be big, in fact Read More

Bonsai Network Podcast | Episode 3

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: Bjorn Bjorholm Bonsai Blog. Episode 3 of the Bonsai Network Podcast is now available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud! This episode features an interview with Japanese bonsai professional Naoki Maeoka and current Kouka-en bonsai apprentice Thomas Ulecki. The post Bonsai Network Podcast | Episode 3 appeared first on Bjorn Bjorholm. Go to the source Read More

New Projects for 2018

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: BonTsai Blog. I’ve started quite a few new projects for the year, hopefully setting them on a path to become excellent bonsai in the future. Perhaps when I take them further in development I’ll give them their own designated posts but for now check em out.   Ficus Microcapra “Tiger Bark” (2014–) This tree Read More

CEDRUS DEODARA

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: Watto Bonsai Blog. I purchased this Deodar Cedar from a friend in 2017 and it has been resting and getting accustomed to new surroundings and weather since then. It has had the standard treatment of water and fertilizer but has needed a few trims as it is quite a prolific grower. I hope that Read More

SPRUCE

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: Watto Bonsai Blog. Last year I posted a photo of one of my bonsai each week for the whole year (nearly anyway) but of course there are other trees that are waiting to be bonsai – stock trees – and so I thought I would post a photo of a few that I have Read More

How to Sharpen Concave Cutters

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: BonTsai Blog. *note, I’ll be editing and improving this article over time so check back or ask me any questions on anything you didn’t get* I’m a DIYer kind of person. I hate sending things out to get fixed or spending money that I could otherwise save. Concave cutters, the quintessential bonsai tool, seldom Read More

Bonsai Network Podcast | Episode 2

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: Bjorn Bjorholm Bonsai Blog. In Episode 2, we utilize Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory to analyze Japanese culture and its influence on contemporary Bonsai Art. The post Bonsai Network Podcast | Episode 2 appeared first on Bjorn Bjorholm. Go to the source blog (Bjorn Bjorholm Bonsai Blog) to read the full article: Bonsai Network Podcast Read More

Hibari Elm

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: BonTsai Blog. In late 2016 I purchased a large variegated elm at a steal of a price. Within the thick canopy hid a region of significant inverse taper. Perhaps problematic but I immediately recognized the potential as a layer candidate. As a weaker ulmus parvifolia cultivar you don’t too many of em that has grown Read More

Happy New Year 2018!

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: Bjorn Bjorholm Bonsai Blog. While 2017 was full of big changes and surprises for us, 2018 is shaping up to be even more epic!  We have lots of new announcements in this week’s Vlog, so please check it out. Stay tuned for more updates soon! Also, we have just launched a brand new PODCAST! Read More

Root Over Rock Chinese Elm Update

1 year ago Nebby 0
Source: BonTsai Blog. Happy New Years folks. Here’s the last project for the year. It’s a root over rock chinese elm I grown from seed. I thought I’d share more of it’s history before I describe the work I’ve done to it. The tree began as a doner seedling from a mature elm tree in Read More