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 of Bonsai Aesthetic tools and bonsai wire is now in at Stone Lantern. Bonsai Aesthetics tools are designed for the novice and budget minded and Bonsai Aesthetics wire is designed for anyone who wants to save money without sacrificing quality.
Stepping up a couple notches. If you want to step up a couple notches to tools that will last a lifetime, take a close look at our extraordinary Stone Lantern – Corex tools. I believe they are every bit as good as tools that cost twice as much.
While we’re on the topic of Red pines (Pinus densiflora, Korean variety). Before and after by Marco Invernizzi. From Marco’s website.
Take a tour with Bill. Bill Valavanis quite possibly knows more about bonsai in Japan than any other American. Bill has been hosting successful Japanese bonsai tours for years. If you haven’t had the pleasure, maybe this is the time to take the leap.
What’s the moss myth? You can find out at Micheal Hagedorn’s Crataegus Bonsai blog.
Pushing the limits. Peter Tea, one of our favorite bonsai apprentices/dare devils, keeps pushing the bonsai limits and getting away with it.
Capital Bonsai is featuring a post about the National Bonsai Museum’s new shohin display.
Escargot. You don’t want this beast anywhere near your bonsai. It’s a Giant African snail that turned up on Mary Miller’s bonsai blog.
It’s a Tomlinson family affair. Speaking of, Harry’s classic The Complete Book of Bonsai is back in stock.
