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I'll be in the Houston area next week and would love to see some local bonsai and purchase some Texas yamadori. Any leads are appreciated

Had some fun with Bjorn at a workshop hosted by the Midwest Bonsai Society last weekend. We styled a larger triple trunk Limber Pine that was collected in fall 2020 ( or spring 2021) in Colorado. Before and after

I am flying to Japan for a couple weeks and would enjoy visiting Shinji Suzuki as part of my trip. Any advice on how I can set this garden visit up? Thank you

I’ll be in the area for work for the week. As the title shares. Where to Eat Drink And Bonsai I’ll be hopefully seeing the Folsom + Mirai event Visiting Randy Unfortunately not Mirai this visit Maybe the Japanese and Chinese garden

I'm looking to work with a wood stand creator. I'm preparing to show several trees over the next 5-8 years. Any interest from this forum? Thank you

Has anyone successfully graft new roots on a collected ponderosa tree? Thank you Photo of a ponderosa Collected this late summer. Not looking to graft roots on this particular tree. Maybe new branches.

I want to start a thread to collect my stories and practices as I continue to venture into the mountains and collect wild trees. The mountains are wild and brilliant, and the aftercare is experimentation and knowledge gathering which keep me interested.

Sensyu 42.3 cm x Depth approx. 32.5 cm x Height approx. 11.1 cm

Reno: Anyone familiar with a Bonsai nursery or local collector to recommend? I'll be in the area in early May 2022. I searched Bnut and Google. Not much quality info.

Preparing to show this tree at a local club event. Any advice or opinions. Currently the tree is on its 2nd styling. I'm planning for summer 2023 to be able to remove the larger structure wire, reduce several branches, clean the live vein/Deadwood, and an appropriate pot.

Head with a couple men to the national forest area and acquired the permits to collect some trees. I'll say as only my 2nd trip it is amazing what nature produces. Some amazing twist and turns in the tree, landscape, and mountains. The way trees can grow into a stone is nothing short of...

I acquired this Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir in the summer of 2017. I have spent the entire time rebuilding the trees health. The tree has grown a lot of new foliage and the vascular system has expanded. I would like to repot this spring. I truly appreciate the advice.

Looking for pot suggestions for this Ashe Juniper. Hopefully I can repot this spring. Thank you

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This tree was collected by Randy Knight. I acquired in spring 2017. First styling by Mauro Stemberger.

Once your tree is ready for a Bonsai pot, how do you choose the container? What artistic elements are you using to make your decision? Any particular referral websites available?

I have a tree that I see as a potential literati/Bunjin that I would like to place on a lace stone or alternatively another quality stone. I am also interested in literati inspiration, and what are your favorite literati.

I am in search of a lace rock/stone boulder source. Any guidance would be appreciated by myself. Thank you

Fall 2016 Summer 2018

Ashe Juniper Spring 2017 Summer 2018 Styled with Naoki

Debating on which tree I should bring to the workshop?

This tree has grown particular well and will be styled this fall. Now I would like to cut back spring growth to continue healthy growth and allow sunlight into the interior of the tree. My plan is the following: Cut out crotch growth Cut back bottom hanging growth. any other suggestions? Or...

After a 1 yr wait and 2000+ miles, this Rocky Mountain Juniper is home! Thank you Dusty Kraft for the assistance and care of this tree. I'm Colorado is beautiful, elk chops are my new favorite meat, great margaritas, 6 mile hike to the summit, and some great natural scenery.

Any advice when you work on a tree with a Bonsai pro? In particular Juniper. Do you focus on one tree or several? What should I have on hand? Thank you for the advice.

This tree was collected by Sam Miller and sat in it's original pot for 3 years, till this past weekend. Repot took place this weekend with Peter Tea. Repotted into a mica pot. Next year we will style and then a year after that repot into a proper ceramic.