John Naka‘s famous ‘Goshin’ graces the cover of Bonsai Today issue 93. Inside there’s a tribute to Mr. Naka and a range of how-to articles and other useful and inspiring photos and information. This and a host of other back issues can now be yours for forty to fifty percent off.

I love summer…
…my bonsai and garden are in ecstatic celebration and there’s cold drinks on the deck in the late afternoon (just before the mosquitoes take over).

I hate summer…
…it’s too short, my lawn needs mowing every fifteen minutes, and just when you’re relieved that black flies last only six weeks, along come the mosquitoes and deer flies.

Why am I telling you this?
I’m not sure why I’m telling you this. Maybe it’s because I’m trying to write copy that encourages you to buy some magazines (back issues of Bonsai Europe and Bonsai Focus are also on sale) and there are few things more tedious and uninspiring than writing copy (except maybe reading other people’s complaints about insects and writing copy). Anyway…

…buy some bonsai magazines…
…you’ll be glad you did. And enjoy the rest of the summer!