Rare Early Issues of Bonsai Today

Bonsai Today issue 1, second edition (issue 1 is the only issue to have two editions). There are very few left I’ve been going through our collection of rare old, long out-of-print and out-of-stock Bonsai Todays, and putting them up on Stone Lantern. We only have a few that we’ve bought back from people over the years, but my intention is to offer them all (except for one set for my personal collection). So far I’ve put up all the single digit issues we have, as well as issues 10 and 11, with more to come.

Grow Your Own (Moss)

Moss Milkshake. Just add water. Grows up to 20 square feet of just the kind of moss you want for your bonsai. Something new We haven’t had a new product for a while now (except for some rare out of print issues of Bonsai Today… not exactly new really), though there is a new Japanese gardening book that’s on its way (stay posted). Field grown bonsai stock… …is coming soon too.

More Flowering Bonsai

An informal upright English hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) from the cover of Bonsai Today issue 36 (only two copies available). When it comes to flowering trees, Japanese bonsai artists (and many others) often look at how the design of the tree shows off the flowers, rather than looking for how the tree conforms to classical bonsai styles. In other words, this tree, without it showy display of flowers is nothing special. With its flowers though, it lights up and becomes a thing of great beauty. This flowering azalea would stand as an excellent bonsai even without its flowers. With it showy … Continue reading More Flowering Bonsai