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Impossibly detailed miniature Bonsai Landscape, Vietnam style
We have seen realistic miniature landscapes before, but this particular one really stands out. It consists of a traditional Vietnamese farmhouse, two small Bonsai trees and outer walls. Its...
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The time for American Bonsai
The buzz has been going around for a few weeks now. Ryan Neil and his team are working around the clock on creating an astonishing event, planned to take place late September. About time we...
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Bonsai is fine art, an interview with Ryan Neil
Bonsai is an ancient art-form originating in China and Japan, dating back centuries, even millennia. Although Bonsai became incredibly popular in the West, it never reached the status as “fine...
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Satuki azalea Bonsai festival in Ueno
The "Satsuki Azalea festival" is held every year in late may, when the trees are in full bloom. Now I always loved Azaleas, but when they flower they are without doubt stunning. Read More...
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Miniature version of Hue, Vietnam
The Vietnamese prove to be masters at creating miniature landscapes. Just two weeks ago we shared an article about a single landscape, this time we share an entire historic city center. Amazing...
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The Abandoned Power Plant, Bonsai display
Azuma Makoto surprises us again with another great Bonsai display, this time inside an abandoned power plant. We talked to the artist about his latest work of art. Read More...
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Miniature Bonsai Gardens
Emre Ozberk had a fascination for Bonsai trees. But at some point, he started to focus not on the tree, but on the empty space around it. The beginning of a great new hobby, creating miniature...
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Tony Tickle’s push for Bonsai Europa 2015
The United Kingdom has always had its place on the European Bonsai stage. We all know artists including Craig Coussins, Peter Adams, Graham Potter, Dan Barton, etc. Also in the main European shows...
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US National Bonsai: Goshin
"Truth is, this tree really needs no introduction, especially not from the likes of someone such as myself." - Danny Coffey. Goshin is quite literally the most well-recognized bonsai in the United...
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Creating a Bonsai Village in Portland, USA
The most famous and popular Bonsai destination in Japan is, without doubt, the Omiya Bonsai village. The village is actually a suburb of Tokyo, where five well known nurseries are located close to...
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The Great Wave off Kanagawa Bonsai
The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a woodblock print depicting a wave in front of Mount Fuji, by the Japanese artist Hokusai. This image is one of the most famous prints of Japan, and we were amazed...
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Bonsai in Salzburg, June 2015
Bonsai, Kusamono and Suiseki artists and lovers, came together from all over Europe to the "Old Salt" on Perner Island as part of the Festival of Bonsai, Kusamono (and Suiseki) organized by the...
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Care guide for the Money Tree Bonsai (Pachira aquatica)
The Pachira aquatica (Money tree) is a popular indoor plant, often with a braided trunk. It is a tropical plant of the Malvaceae family, native to Central America. It is an old token of good luck and...
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The Artisans Cup, innovating the Bonsai exhibition as we knew it
A few weeks ago we did an interview with Ryan Neil on his experiences as apprentice in Japan, and how he uses his knowledge to progress the art of Bonsai in the West. Oscar did a second interview,...
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Automated Bonsai Watering systems
Every bonsai enthusiast knows the problem that there are times when he can't be at home and therefore can't water his bonsai trees himself. During the summer heat even long work days can be...
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In training, looking at Bonsai through the eyes of a professional photographer
Stephen Voss is a photographer with an impressive portfolio (he did portraits with the likes of Alan Greenspan, Michelle Obama and Bill Gates). Somehow he decided to set time aside in his busy...
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Coming soon, our "Bonsai Intermediate Course"
It's been 4 months since we launched our "Bonsai Beginners Course" and we are proud of the great response from our students, as well as the reviews in magazines including Esprit Bonsai, Bonsai...
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The Artisans Cup, photos of the event
We've been waiting for a long time for this. At last, the Portland Art Museum opened its doors to the Artisans Cup. And what a show it is... Bonsai Empire presents a sneak-preview to the...
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And the winners are...
It's sunday afternoon and the Award Ceremony brunch just came to an end. A grand finale for a grand exhibition! I'm glad to share with you the three winning trees, good for $18,000 worth in prize...
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Visit to the Pacific Bonsai Museum
The Pacific Bonsai Museum is located in a wonderfully forested area, close to Seattle. It offers a great collection of over one hundred trees, all from Pacific Rim nations. We visited the museum...
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