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A visit to Michael Hagedorn's Bonsai garden
Michael started Bonsai at age 15, which eventually led to an apprenticeship under master Shinji Suzuki. He spend several years in Japan learning about Bonsai, after which he returned to the United...
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Butchered Yamadori beauty in the French Alps
An attempt at collecting a tree from the wild has cost a handsome pine its life and sent a wave of outrage across the bonsai world. One example among many of a practice that is unworthy of the...
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European Bonsai-San Show
The European Bonsai-San Show is about to open its doors to the public this entire weekend, but we were allowed to take a peak into the exhibit already. Find the first photos of this year's event...
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A visit to Bonsai Boon's garden
This post shows the garden of Bonsai artist Boon Manakitivipart (aka Bonsai Boon). His garden is located near San Francisco and showcases a great collection of Bonsai trees and accent plants. We...
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Taxus Baccata progression
This Taxus Baccata Bonsai is truly wonderful. I saw it on display at the Noelanders Trophy in 2015 and again last weekend at the Bonsai San Show. It was styled by Andres Alvarez Iglesias and David...
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Bonsai Mirai, by Chelsea and Ryan Neil
Ryan Neil has quickly become one of the most respected Bonsai artists of this time, flying around giving demonstrations and workshops. Navigating through his busy schedule and allowing only five...
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The famous Japanese Maple
In 1993 Walter saw this maple in Switzerland. “It impressed me very much, although it was in a very neglected state”. It was imported from Japan around 1980 from a major bonsai nursery. It had not...
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David Benavente
David Benavente is a well-known Bonsai artist from Spain. He set up a great garden near Madrid (Spain), which is open for visitors. Read More...
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The traditional Japanese Tokonoma display
At the Bonsai-San show held two weeks ago, David Benavente and Andres Alvarez Iglesias both set up four Tokonoma displays. This traditional method of displaying Bonsai trees, together with an...
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Enzo Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari is a Bonsai artist from the Italian parts of Switzerland. He appears at most European Bonsai events and gives lectures and demonstrations. Read More...
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European Spruce progression
Yamadori trees have their own presence and character from the very beginning of their Bonsai-life, they are thrilling to work with. The first Bonsai trees ever were trees collected by monks in the...
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Bonsai seasons: Spectacular Fall colors
One of the things I like most about Bonsai is the fact that it is a living art. Bonsai trees change over time as well as through the seasons. Fall might just be the most spectacular time to enjoy...
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Looking back on the Bonsai Europa show
Over one hundred great trees on display, eight demonstrations, free workshops for children and a wonderful location: Tony Tickle on the Bonsai Europa 2015 event. Almost forgot, Tony also shares...
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Taiga Urushibata: creating a shari
In this movie, Taiga Urushibata explains how to create a Shari (deadwood part of the trunk) on a Bonsai. The trick is to study the live veins on the tree carefuly, and only remove those parts of...
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Help! My Bonsai is losing leaves
"Help! My Bonsai is losing leaves!" Unfortunately, we get these cries for help quite often on our forums. Taking care of a Bonsai tree can be a bit overwhelming for beginners, but with this guide...
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Kunio Kobayashi: from good to near perfect
We were incredibly honored to have the famous Bonsai master from Tokyo, mr. Kunio Kobayashi, join in on our 15th anniversary celebration. We asked him: what makes a Bonsai truly great? Enjoy...
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Noelanders Trophy XVII (2016)
The 17th edition of the Noelanders Trophy has started today and the trees on display are once again, stunning! Over 100 Bonsai trees on display, two entire rows with Suiseki viewing stones and 80...
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Bonsai demonstrations at the Noelanders Trophy 2016
This year's Noelanders Trophy was a great event and the three demonstrations were of outstanding quality. The demonstrators of this year are Taiga Urushibata, Koji Hiramatsu and Mauro Stemberger....
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Artisans Cup Retrospective
The Artisans Cup took place about four months ago and changed my perception of what a Bonsai event could look like. One key novelty was how transparent the judging was organized; the five judges'...
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