A One Tree Post

This powerful and compact little gem belongs to Andy Doerfliger. It’s a Carpinus coreana (Korean hornbeam). BTW: Andy is a prime mover in Bonsaiautumn, one of Europe’s premier bonsai events. Unfortunately, this year’s show, Bonsaiautumn 7 was the last one (for more on this, see our Weekly Wire 7, coming in the next day or two). Only one tree? I think this is our first ever one-tree post. There are not one, but two good reasons for this. 1. It’s a great tree and is worthy of a post all to itself, and 2. The world is whispering in my … Continue reading A One Tree Post

New Bonsai Workstands & More

Table Top Turntable Workstand. Super strong, beautifully designed and constructed, it’s a highly functional tool that doubles as a work of art. It’s big too, with an 18″ (46 cm) work surface, and has all those features you’ve always wanted in a turntable (details here). Retail 225.00, Stone Lantern price 199.00 Avoiding that last-minute mall hysteria We seldom devote a whole post on Bonsai Bark to promoting our products. However, the Holiday shopping season has begun and we’d like to help you make selections that make sense, and in a timely and relaxed way (rather than the usual last minute … Continue reading New Bonsai Workstands & More

2012 Bonsai Calendars

This stunning berry-laden holly is just one of 26 world class specimen bonsai you’ll enjoy with your new calendar. They’re here Enjoy powerful bonsai while you check the date all year long on your beautiful new 2012 calendar . Next year you can cut off the dates and enjoy attractive wall hangings in your office, workshop, man-cave, kitchen, wherever you want. Reduced prices In keeping with our lower price mania, these large 13 page beauties are now only 16.00 each (last year they were 18.95 each) or even less when you buy two or more. Buy quantities and save Buy … Continue reading 2012 Bonsai Calendars

Weekly Wire Six: A Little Tipsy

More fall color. There’s something about the fiery brilliance of fall color. Both the colors and the shape of this Japanese maple are reminiscent of the large Sugar maples that grow around here in Vermont. The photo is from Reiner Vollmari’s facebook page. The Windy City. Next time you’re in Chicago you can visit the bonsai collection at the Chicago Botanic Garden. From what I can see from their website, it looks like a great display area with some quality trees. They claim to have “one of the best public collections of bonsai in the world” which may be … Continue reading Weekly Wire Six: A Little Tipsy

Bonsai Bark’s Weekly Wire #5

Loud and clear. This magnificent Fukien tea and it’s perfect pot speak for themselves, so I won’t say anything. Except that it’s from Taiwan Bonsai World (facebook), the botanical name is Carmona microphylla and the artist is HUANG, Qing-Quan. Post your upcoming events here (in the comments below) and we’ll feature them in our next Weekly Wire. Most calendars on bonsai sites only run through this year, and don’t have much in the way of events this time of year anyway. It would be good if people would start putting up next year’s events (a few have begun, but … Continue reading Bonsai Bark’s Weekly Wire #5

Bunjin Bonsai Bliss

Unfinished, but oh so wild and wonderful. I wonder what this Scot’s pine bunjin beauty looked like before it was collected somewhere in the wilds of Sweden. It belongs to Muaro Stemberger. It’s from his facebook page. Mauro also has a website. It’s called Italian Bonsai Dream. Bunjin or Literati, bonsai elegance by any name The following is from something I wrote for The Magician: The Bonsai Art of Kimura. “Bunjin style bonsai originated in China among scholars and artist who were known as literati, which is another name for bunjin. Originally, literati style bonsai – which dates back to … Continue reading Bunjin Bonsai Bliss

Weekly Wire #4

The Adachi Museum Garden is featured the Japan Journey’s Gardens of Japan tour next month (Nov 11-22). Though I’ve never been to the Adachi gardens, judging from the photos, I just might agree with those who say it’s among the world’s most glorious gardens; Japanese or otherwise. Bonsai clubs. Looking for a Bonsai Club near you? Here’s the ABS Bonsai Club Directory. Calendars. Our 2012 Bonsai calendars are coming soon. Stay posted. The Mid-Atlantic 2012 Spring Festival is scheduled for April 20-22. This excellent show has long been a premier East Coast bonsai event. … Continue reading Weekly Wire #4

Robert’s Bonsai Safari

Acacia by Robert Steven. Robert’s bonsai safari Here’s a note I just received from our good friend Robert Steven: “Here is my first African style bonsai, an acacia I did in Namibia, inspired by the trees we saw during our bonsai safari in Namibia, maybe you want to share…” Just in case you don’t know who Robert is… … well, he’s one of the most accomplished bonsai artists, teachers, and authors anywhere. We feature Robert’s critiques regularly here on Bonsai Bark and we offer his excellent books and his line of bonsai tools and wire (Bonsai Aesthetics) at Stone Lantern. … Continue reading Robert’s Bonsai Safari

Bonsai Bark Weekly Wire

Boon Manakitivipart (Bonsai Boon) discovered this muscular Kuromatsu on his latest trip to Japan. You can visit Bonsai Tonight for more. Something new A while back we tried to get a bonsai calendar off the ground. After what seemed like lack of interest from our readers, we abandoned the idea. Now we have another idea, it’s related to the calendar notion, but more expansive. We’ll call it Bonsai Bark Weekly Wire for now. Rather than try to explain, we’ll just get started and see where it goes. This year’s BCI tour is timed to coincide with two of … Continue reading Bonsai Bark Weekly Wire

Bonsai Today Back Issues 65% off

This Hornbeam appears in a bonsai gallery in Bonsai Today issue 94. Get yours before they are gone 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 most of the world’s greatest bonsai masters (East and West). However, we are determined to sell them all to make space for our expanding bonsai tool and wire selection. So don’t wait! Many issues are already gone and many others will be gone soon. And yes, you read it correctly, that’s 65% off … Continue reading Bonsai Today Back Issues 65% off