BIB exhibition – conifers

Bonsai exhibitions are my best opportunity to simply enjoy the trees. During BIB’s annual exhibition, I make time to wander the hall as if I were a visitor. I study bark and branch placement, moss-work, accents, and display.
One of the first things that strikes me about a tree is its balance, or “baransu,” as Yasuo Mitsuya would say. The shimpaku below has it in spades. Dense and green foliage, wonderful course to fine ramification, and a silhouette that’s as Japanese in character.

Shimpaku

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Shimpaku Juniper pinch

If you are one of those curmudgeons who complains about the overly sculpted look of some Japanese bonsai, you have got to admit that this powerhouse Shimpaku approaches perfection. That trunk draws your eye like few trunks anywhere, with its single living vein, mysterious holow at its base and the spidry fingers and hole at the top. But it’s the tight lush foliage that I want to point out here; the result of some serious trimming and pinching.
Although it is so difficult to advise without seeing an image, in generally saiyng, I pinch far too much on junipers. I recommend cutting the longer shoots that push out of a foliage pad with a scissors, a couple of times a year, rather than trying to create density with pinching. That tends to greatly weaken junipers. Repoyting can rejuvenate a tree that is metabolicaly slowing down because the pot is full of roots.

You can pinch with your fingers.

You can also use the tips of your shears for fine trimming.
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National Bonsai Foundation

The bonsai tree is a formal upright Japanese White pine. Decent formal uprights are rare and this splendid tree is far beyond just decent. That takes me back to the stunningly powerfull and surprisingly elegant monster trees that I had the good fortune to be bowled over by last fall. If you ever get a chance, visit Sequoias National Forest and make it point to spend some time with General Sherman. Read more!

Repot a Japanese black pine

I wanted to post an example of repoting a tree into a two hole pot – my small pine is a good candidate. Here is the rootball after removing it from the pot.

Before root-work – one year of growth

I was conservative with the root-work as I had yet to determine which pot would be best for the tree. I ended up with removing almost half of what you see below.

After the root work

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Backyard Bonsai

This shot provides a glimpse of one small corner of of Michael Veith’s magical world. His living-in-art aproach, is a great way to integrate bonsai, gardening and much of the rest of what makes life interesting.

The iceburg’s tip

The photos here represent only a small piece of what you will find at Michael Veiths world of bonsai, gardens and art.



This shot from a little farther away places some bonsai in a larger context.



Bonsai can stand on its own too. This powerful Zelkova in full leaves is a picture of a lush vitality.



Bonsai and Japanese style gardening are a natural fit. And though there are no bonsai in this shot.



The artist at work on a large in ground "garden bonsai". Read more!

How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Avoiding Common Problems with Bonsai Trees

Learn how to avoid common problems with bonsai tree growing, in this free video.

Expert: Mike Hansen

Bio: Mike Hansen, owner of Midwest Bonsai, has been growing, caring, selling, and instructing others in bonsai care for years. Mike is an expert bonsai master.

Duration : 0:2:16


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How to Make Your Own Bonsai Tree on Plants + Study

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Plants Plus presents how to make your own Bonsai Tree. Enjoy!

(Japanese Version)
Duration : 0:7:11

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How to Grow Bonsai Tree: How to Care Your Bonsai Tree : Bonsai Maintenance

Maintaining a bonsai garden is fun and easy with these tips from a bonsai garden professional.



Bio: Mike Hansen, owner of Midwest Bonsai, has been growing, caring, selling, and instructing others in bonsai care for years. Mike is an expert bonsai master.
Duration : 0:3:40

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How to Grow Bonsai Trees : How Often to Water your Bonsai Trees : Tips Watering Bonsai

Learn special watering instructions are needed to properly care for your bonsai tree, in this free video.

Expert: Mike Hansen

Bio: Mike Hansen, owner of Midwest Bonsai, has been growing, caring, selling, and instructing others in bonsai care for years. Mike is an expert bonsai master.

Duration : 0:0:54

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How to Grow Bonsai Trees : How to Make your Own Bonsai : Bonsai Lessons for Beginners

Just getting started in bonsai? This video with tips for beginners will help you learn how to grow bonsai trees.

Expert: Mike Hansen

Bio: Mike Hansen, owner of Midwest Bonsai, has been growing, caring, selling, and instructing others in bonsai care for years. Mike is an expert bonsai master.

Duration : 0:3:35

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Bonsai Trees – Stunning Examples

Short video showing off some great examples of Bonsai trees

Duration : 0:3:30

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My bonsai blog

I dedicate this blog to Bonsai trees, of which I am kindly passionate. I even don't remember when I first time became a fan of this prehistoric art of Chinese/Japanese culture, but I am sure that my passion, as for all other nature loving humans, will be in my heart till the rest of my life.
Isn't it adorable to bring up a little piece of nature in your own home, by your own hands, taking care of it like a mother of a child.
I have circled internet for some time and I have seen a lot of information and pictures of Bonsai, and I decided to dedicate this blog, for those who are starting to get known with this piece-of-art
and would like to know much more about it's history and nature...
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