Bonsai Journey by Lo Min Hsuan

I was just reminded (on facebook, where else?) that Lo Min Hsuan has a new book. I don’t know to much about it, except that the cover makes me want to know more. Well, the cover and the fact it is by Lo Min Hsuan. Continuing a thread We’ve been featuring Lo Min Hsuan some lately (here, here and here). For good reason; he seems to be a the cutting edge of bonsai right now (at least one of the cutting edges) and he has this new book. There is some info about the book on his website, but the real … Continue reading Bonsai Journey by Lo Min Hsuan

Holiday Sale: The Party Is Almost Over

Stone Lantern’s Holiday Sale Ends Thursday December 16th Professional gardeners in Japan know that Okatsune Shears are simply the best production shears in the world. I use mine for bonsai and in the garden and have friends who use them for Ikebana (flower arranging) as well.

Tool Sale Last Day

This set of carving tools from China has been extremely popular. It’s a good idea to be careful with Chinese tools as so many are inferior (especially scissors and to some degree other cutting tools). However, we are fortunate in that regard; Robert Steven goes to the factory and rejects tools that don’t meet his standards. This has worked quite well for us, especially with these carving tools; so far we’ve sold over 100 sets with not one complaint. All tools (and some other stuff) 30% to 40% off The tool and related other stuff includes turntables, cut paste, grafting … Continue reading Tool Sale Last Day

NEW BOOK! Gnarly Branches Arriving Any Day!

It’s somewhere in the northeast and getting closer by the minute. Any day now, any minute now, Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees will come rolling in. I’ll stake my reputation I’ve seen most of the photos and much of the text, and I will stake my reputation (whatever it is) on this being one of the most inspirational and exciting bonsai books ever published. 30% – 40% off Book Sale It’s a good time to order. Books, tools, bonsai wire, turntables and more on sale now.

Only Four More Days

Books, Tools, Fertilizer, Bonsai Today, Wire, Kenzans, Netuske & more. Sale ends the last day of September This is Stone Lantern’s biggest and most comprehensive sale. Almost every single item offered is discounted and some of the discounts are outrageous (Bonsai from the Wild and some other books marked down from $29.95 to $9.95). When you factor in the double discounts for volume, many of the prices are below wholesale. Not a bad deal at all. Next? Our next sale will be 30% off all tools plus 10% off orders of $100 or more. As always, other individual items will … Continue reading Only Four More Days

Just So: Nature’s Brilliant Bonsai Inspirations

This monster Sierra juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) was shot by Craig Thompson somewhere in the Sierra Nevadas. The little one (is it a pine?) in front isn’t half bad either. Biggest Sale… … on Bonsai, Japanese garden & ikebana tools, books, and more at Stone Lantern. Virtually every item is discounted with double discounts for orders over $50..

Tool Sale Ends Tomorrow: Books Up Next

Right now and until tomorrow (Monday, July 5th) around 9am Eastern Daylight Time, all tools are 35% to 45% off. This sale will be replaced by a book sale (also 35% to 45% off). Speaking of books, the photo above is from Morten Albek’s Shohin Bonsai. Happy 4th but don’t forget to water! Today is July 4th. For some of you, it’s just another Sunday, but it’s Independence Day here in the States. For those of you celebrating, enjoy the sun, the grill, the beer, family and friends (or whatever you choose), but don’t forget to water! Warehouse closed this … Continue reading Tool Sale Ends Tomorrow: Books Up Next

Tool Sale & Warehouse Closed Next Week

Another photo I found on a folder on my desk. I think it’s from Bonsaimania. They specialize in these kinds of shots. If you know for sure where it came from, please let me know. I’m never completely comfortable with putting up unattributed photos, yet they do seem to show up. I’ll have to be more diligent with my photo record keeping in the future. Tool sale started today Stone Lantern is offering 35% off all tools with an additional 10% off for orders over $100. Plenty of non-tool items are also discounted. Warehouse closed from July 5th thru July … Continue reading Tool Sale & Warehouse Closed Next Week