Corex bonsai tools

Roshi – Corex Tool Sale (This Time With Links!)

Roshi – Corex high carbon steel shears. Just one of our collection of some of the most amazing bonsai tools you’ll ever see. They cut like butter and feel like silk in your hand. Try one (or two…), you’ll see what I mean. We’ve got a NEW TOOL SALE for you, but first an explanation (also, you might notice the live links* that allow you to go directly to the tools… what will they think of next?!). ROSHI tools. We’ve decided to rename our Stone Lantern – Corex bonsai tools. The new name is Roshi (old master in Japanese). Not … Continue reading Roshi – Corex Tool Sale (This Time With Links!)

An Embarrassing Possibility, Wiring All the Way Out to the Tips, Bill’s Japan Bonsai Tours & The Moss Myth

Akamatsu (aka Japanese red pine). I’m usually loath to lead off with an unattributed tree, but just couldn’t resist this one. It turned up here. No word on who the artist is (this often seems to be the nature of the facebook beast), though I think I’ve seen it before (I wonder if we’ve already featured it on this blog; always a somewhat embarrassing possibility).   Want to improve the quality of your bonsai? Try wiring all the way out to the tips of the smallest branches. You’ll be astounded by the results. Now in stock. Our largest shipment ever … Continue reading An Embarrassing Possibility, Wiring All the Way Out to the Tips, Bill’s Japan Bonsai Tours & The Moss Myth

Bonsai Sculpture, a Wonderful Video & Great NEW Tools

Sculpture. What comes to mind when I look at this manicured Buddleja is ‘sculptural bonsai.’  Though I don’t think it would ever be admitted to Kokufu-ten (Japans most famous bonsai exhibition) I do think it has something going for it. I especially like the wavy pot and the fluid split trunk (or is that two trunks?). It’s from Higurashi Jardineria Creativa on facebook. Here’s their website. Take a look. Have you seen this video yet? If you haven’t, or even if you have, take a look. And then sign up for the 3rd U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition.   Simplicity. Here’s … Continue reading Bonsai Sculpture, a Wonderful Video & Great NEW Tools