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Japanese Maple Emergency

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Growing Bonsai Blog. Closing large cuts on Maple bonsai Since some 5 years I have an old Japanese maple. I got it from a nursery specialized in maples. In the corner they had a stack of trees that did not fully survive a late frost that spring (Which is exactly why I went there. Read More

A Visit To The Pacific Bonsai Museum

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog. The Pacific Bonsai Museum, nestled within towering conifers is a unique collection of bonsai from countries bordering the Pacific Rim. The peaceful atmosphere of the displays and well maintained areas draws one into a special world to quietly experience the beauty of bonsai. The museum is located in Federal Way, Washington, Read More

A Visit To Elandan Gardens

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog. Elandan Gardens is a beautiful and unique six acre natural oasis featuring the bonsai artistry of Dan Robinson. The garden opened in 1993 in Bremerton, Washington which is a short distance from Seattle. This is an excellent location to appreciate the art of bonsai pioneer Dan Robinson who introduced power tools Read More

Meet Gerald Rainville

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog. Nestled in the rainforest on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada, is the bonsai nursery of Gerald Rainville. Here thousands of Japanese black pine, Sargent juniper, Dwarf Japanese garden juniper and Dawn redwood can be found from young seedlings/cuttings to developed 33 year bonsai. As a young lad in 1972, Read More

(What we don’t like talking about…) TOO MANY BONSAI-

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Crataegus Bonsai Blog. Many of us are natural ‘gatherers’. We collect things, much like bower birds and pack rats. And then we either present them in display cases, tuck them into storage units, or, if they are bonsai, arrange them in our backyards. Gathering is an endearing trait. And we have things to show Read More

Summer Blues and Lots of White Pines

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: BonTsai Blog. The summer season at Kouka-en has been quite slow. Unlike the stressful intensity of the Kokufu period or the physical strain of repotting season, summer season here is a marathon. The persistent humidity, intense sun, and for me, an endless stream of mosquitoes put a damper on my energy. During this period, Read More

Is my bonsai dead?

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Growing Bonsai Blog. The validity of bark scratching So.. One of the questions often asked when growing bonsai is “Is my bonsai dead?”. Invariably, someone will suggest the bark scratch test. The reasoning being: You scratch off the bark. Below the bark is (often) a light green layer which people think is the cambium Read More

2019 6th Upstate New York Suiseki Exhibit

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog. The 6thUpstate New York Suiseki Exhibit, sponsored by the Suiseki Study Group of Upstate New York was held on September 7-8, 2019 during the Autumn Open House & Sale at the International Bonsai Arboretum, in Rochester, New York. This exhibit is held every two years in late summer. Fifteen members displayed Read More

2019 Autumn Open House & Sale

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Valavanis Bonsai Blog. This autumn’s Open House & Sale took place on Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8, 2019. In addition to many new bonsai creations in the garden most items were offered at a 20% discount, some were even at 50% off too. Four formal bonsai displays were arranged in the demonstration room as Read More

The Dark Paths of Apprentices, Pt. II

2 years ago Nebby 0
Source: Crataegus Bonsai Blog. Some of you may be following this sub-thread about the apprentices here at Crataegus Bonsai. This past week was a whirlwind as John Eads, the new apprentice, moved into the studio residence with his wife and two kids. The move itself was cacophonous and involved many boxes, several families, and 12 Read More