Bonsai Yesterday, BONSAI TODAY, Bonsai Tomorrow

Though any Kokufu bonsai might work to lead with, there’s something about Quince flowers… Here’s Bill Valavanis’ caption: A small size Toyo Nishiki Japanese flowering quince, Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Toyo Nishiki’ with multiple colored flowers. Although red, pink and white blossoms are common for this great cultivar, I’ve often seen red branches grafted onto specimens to improve color distribution. Getting a late start today, so I’ve decided to take the easy way out and show you some photos that we originally featured in February 2015. They are all from the 2015 Kokufu Bonsai Exhibiton and were lifted directly from Bill Valanis’ … Continue reading Bonsai Yesterday, BONSAI TODAY, Bonsai Tomorrow

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!)