More Kokufu Bonsai!

I borrowed this bonsai that belongs to American Doug Paul and rest of the bonsai shown here from Bill Valavanis. They represent a very small sampling of the photos Bill has taken so far at the ongoing 92nd Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition. Today is my first day back from vacation and as you know, no vacation goes unpunished, so we’ll make this short and sweet. Five more Kokufu photos borrowed from Bill Valavanis. Stay posted, we’ll show you some more, including some prize winners. Meanwhile a visit to Bill’s blog might be a good idea. Two excellent bonsai tool sales end tomorrow night and another … Continue reading More Kokufu Bonsai!

NEW Clearance & Super Specials at Stone Lantern

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Sacrificing for Better Bonsai

The huge girth and dramatic taper on this powerful Satsuki azalea, were achieved primarily through the use of sacrifice branches. In fact, some are still being employed to help thicken the primary branches. This photo is from The Magician: The Bonsai Art of Kimura 2, by Stone Lantern Publishing. I just received an email from Morten Albek about a new post on sacrifice branches on his Shohin Bonsai blog (I pity the poor English teacher reading this). NOTE: it was just pointed out to me that this reads as though I am mocking Morten’s English, but what I was trying … Continue reading Sacrificing for Better Bonsai

More Stunning Bonsai Brilliance

In addition to its stunning (some might say gaudy) floral display, this Satsuki azalea possesses some other powerful features. Though when it’s in full bloom like this, they might be easy to overlook. A couple posts ago we featured some flowering bonsai brilliance from the 2016 Satsuki azalea Bonsai festival at Ueno Park in Tokyo. To continue in the same vein, I thought we would dig up last year’s post on the 2015 Ueno festival. Not only does it have information you might find interesting, but most of you probably haven’t seen it anyway. And if you’re anything like me, even … Continue reading More Stunning Bonsai Brilliance

Half Price Bonsai Today Sale Ends Tonight

We still have one of this rare collector’s Bonsai Today issue. Most other issues are still in stock, but like this one, many are down to one or two.* 50% off Bonsai Today Sale ends tonight at 11:59 EDT For years Bonsai Today was the premier English language bonsai magazine. Fortunately we still have a selection of back issues that feature how-to articles and world class bonsai from many of the world’s greatest bonsai masters (East and West). However, our selection is limited. Some issues are already gone and many others will be gone soon.* Our Bonsai Aesthetics and Okatsune … Continue reading Half Price Bonsai Today Sale Ends Tonight

Bonsai Wire Sale Ends Tomorrow Night

Don’t let yourself run out of Bonsai Wire It’s a great feeling to have exactly the right wire at hand when you need it 25% off Bonsai Wire Our Bonsai Wire is now 25% off of our already low prices Sale ends tomorrow (Monday, March 7th) at 11:59pm EST Plus FREE Shipping on U.S. orders 49.00 or more you must select FREE Shipping when you check out Chose from a whole range of roll sizes, diameters and types of Bonsai Wire – All now 25% off 25% off Okatsune Garden & Bonsai Tools Meanwhile, our Okatsune Bonsai & Garden Tool … Continue reading Bonsai Wire Sale Ends Tomorrow Night

Let’s Twist

This little Shimpaku juniper was grown in Japan and shaped by human hands. Though it’s almost impossible to mimic the raw and rugged look that nature sometimes comes up with, this one isn’t half bad. The final styling was done by Masahiko Kimura. You can find this photo in The Magician, the Bonsai Art of Kimura 2. Is it possible to grow bonsai that have the coveted natural look you find with collected (yamadori) trees? Judging from the photo above, you can at least come close. We don’t do a lot of how-to articles, but now and then we find … Continue reading Let’s Twist

Just for Fun

This Shimpaku juniper with its host of other plants (on an almost completely covered rock) is by Suthin. As are the other two Shimpaku shown here (as well as dozens of other brilliant bonsai by Suthin that we’ve featured here on Bark over the last seven years). If you follow Suthin Sukosolvisit, there are three things it would be hard not to notice. He is remarkably talented. He is also remarkably prolific. And best of all, he likes to have fun. For now, we’ll focus on the fun. In particular, Suthin’s occasional Just for fun posts on facebook. All three … Continue reading Just for Fun

Roshi Bonsai Tool Sale Ends Tomorrow

Our 15% to 25% Sale on our enormously popular Roshi Tools is coming to an end at 11:59 pm (U.S. EDT) tomorrow (Friday) night. Roshi Bonsai tools are beautiful, sharp and strong. Best of all is the price. Meanwhile our 25% off sale on our Okatsune Tools (the choice of Japanese professional gardeners) is still rolling along. Several of these brilliant quality tools are designed for bonsai as well as for the garden.

Bonsai Wire Sale Ends Tonight

Don’t let yourself run out of Bonsai Wire. It’s a great feeling to have exactly the right wire at hand when you need it. 20% to 50% off All of our Bonsai Wire is now 20% to 50% off of our already low prices. But don’t wait. The sale ends tonight (Sunday January 5th) at midnight (U.S. EST). Chose from a whole range of roll sizes, diameters and types of Bonsai Wire. All now 20% to 50% off. 30% off all of our Okatsune Tools and all other Garden Tools Meanwhile, our Okatsune and Garden Tool Sale is rolling … Continue reading Bonsai Wire Sale Ends Tonight