Bonsai tree:Bonsai by the Thousands

Talk about maximizing space. This photo is from somewhere in Japan via BonsaiNet on facebook.

If it weren’t the guy on the right, you might think we’re somewhere in the 19th century. This one, also from BonsaiNet, has a caption: Kanuma & Abe bonsai nurseries.

As an former nurseryman. two things pop into mind: no wasted space and no weeding necessary (except in the pots, that is). Morimae, Kanuma bonsai nurseries, from BonsaiNet .
Kanuma & Abe bonsai nurseries.
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Bonsai tree: Nothing Compares to Shin-Boku

Shin-Boku Nursery from the air. You can’t tell, but almost every one of the plants in this photo are specimen quality Japanese garden trees. Some are ten or fifteen feet tall, others are potential bonsai. All are old and range from excellent to amazing.
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Bonsai tree: Osaka…again

In Osaka working for Mr. Fujikawa for the next few months. Below are some shots around the nursery of new arrivals. I’ll continue to update information and pictures more frequently. Enjoy!
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Bonsai tree: courtyard nursery, azalea, Water elm

The entrance gate to one of Vaughn Banting’s bonsai courtyards
Vaughn Banting was an artist, an adventurer and a friend to many people around the world. He was famous in Louisiana bonsai circles for his passion for bonsai. He was both a professional and an avid enthusiasts that devoted much of his life to bonsai, from his teenage years to his untimely passing in 2008.You can visit Vaughn’s website for a journey through his life and work. In addition to photos of Vaughn’s bonsai, and his friends and travels, there are some very telling before and after photos of Vaughn’s nursery that depict the ravages of Katrina.

Spring. You can tell by the azalea blossoms.

Still spring…

Summer.

Winter. Notice all the trees hidden under the benches. If only it were that easy here in Vermont.

Bird’s eye view. You can see some bonsai peeking out above the fences. You can also see that Vaughn actually had two bonsai courtyards.

Vaughn with a Water elm (Planera aquatica) that he collected and styled.

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