Dan Robinson at Elandan Gardens

[badatusernames]

I feel like the garden itself is so critical to his style. I’d like to visit. If I saw it at a show with no context I might be confused, but in that environment it works

Kinda like how I know if I tried this style it’d be awful but when he does it, it WORKS

It’s almost like it’s not even bonsai but rather very interesting specimens in pots, placed in a very interesting environment that makes it all come together. Like a tree museum vs a bonsai garden.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Definitely possible, but thinking one has to take a big leap into the genre.

Studying Walter Palls progression posts here will get one halfway. Then the leap won’t be so great.

Always, Dan’s been in the game for a long time.

He admits making many mistakes along the way until everything came together.

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[Shogun610]

Ahh yes I’ve been looking for updated photos of that pitch

After so much time working in the volunteer team at the incredible PBM collection, we both decided to get gnarly and go across the Sound to see Dan Robinson at Elandan Gardens.

Dan spent some time chatting with us s as we walked through his huge collection Then as we had time to spare, we did some Pines and Hinoki clean up with Dan. Always a great time being with Dan. Love his ancient naturalisti take on bonsai

Anyone coming out this way with time might consider touching base at both Elandon and PBM. They are about one hour apart with good traffic.

Here’s a few of Dan’s trees.

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[Shogun610]

I moved the posts into their own thread. Now people will wonder what @Ruddigger is talking about

Haha

 

[Shogun610]

Definitely on my list to visit … I also wanna just hear his say “gnarly” and “ ruttts” too in person.

 

[Coppersdad]

Anyone coming out this way with time might consider touching base at both Elandon and PBM. They are about one hour apart with good traffic.

This is the best advice we can give you! When you visit Elandan, it's likely you'll meet Dan. It's also possible he'll talk trees with you. He loves "visiting firemen".
The docents at the Pacific Bonsai Museum will welcome you and love to talk trees.
And, you can choose to ride a Puget Sound Ferry on Puget Sound to travel to Elandan!
Should you travel here in May and June next year, you might want to stop by for our club show and auction.

 

[August44]

After so much time working in the volunteer team at the incredible PBM collection, we both decided to get gnarly and go across the Sound to see Dan Robinson at Elandan Gardens.

Dan spent some time chatting with us s as we walked through his huge collection Then as we had time to spare, we did some Pines and Hinoki clean up with Dan. Always a great time being with Dan. Love his ancient naturalisti take on bonsai

Anyone coming out this way with time might consider touching base at both Elandon and PBM. They are about one hour apart with good traffic.

Here’s a few of Dan’s trees.

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Very nice pictures and thanks for taking the time and showing us.