Colorado Bonsai – Chopsticks

The Minnesota Bonsai Society has a great article on how to make Chopsticks out of bamboo. This style of chopstick is much better for potting and re-potting Bonsai trees.  I have made a new page for Chopsticks on the Bonsai Basic page. I … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – April Grigsby Ceramics

I have added a great new Bonsai Potter to the Bonsai Vendor page. Her name is April Grigsby and she appears to be a very talented potter. Check out her website and see her great pots. Photo courtesy of April … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Styling a Juniper Bonsai tree

Bonsai Empire has a new video titled “Styling a Juniper Bonsai tree“. Morton Albek a International Bonsai Master who specializes in Shohin Bonsai styles a Shimpaku Juniper. I have place the video on the Juniper Bonsai page, listed under Conifer … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Sakka Ten Autumn Bonsai show 2018

Bonsai Empire has a new video out titled “Sakka Ten Autumn Bonsai show 2018“. Beautiful trees, accent plants, stones and stands. I like the white backgrounds and skirts. I also like the formal lay out of the show. See if … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai demo by Luis Baliño and Jorge Campos

Bonsai Empire has a new video titled “Bonsai demo by Luis Baliño and Jorge Campos” and they are styling a very large pine tree. There are some great tips in the video. The one I liked most was them using … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai demo by Danny Use

Bonsai Empire has a new video titled “Bonsai demo by Danny Use“. Its a very large rock planting with a very large yamadori juniper. Lots of good tips in the video and the end result is very good. Watch how … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Updated/New Posting(s) Notification

Any new/updated posts made during 2019 will be identified by using a plum/lavender color such as this: New 01-12-2019. I will also start removing the 2016 designations done in red. … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Manzanita Bonsai

I created a new page on Manzanita (Arctostaphylos) Bonsai. Its is a difficult species to use as Bonsai, but never give up. I have added the page under Deciduous Bonsai page. Lots of good tips on Manzanita on the page. Photo … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Denver Botanic Gardens Bonsai Photos

Weekend Adventures has a nice article out with some great photos of the Denver Botanic Gardens Bonsai collection. The Crown of Thorns Bonsai is one of my favorites. Take a look at the article and see great trees. Photo courtesy … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Miss Kim Lilac Bonsai from Will Kerns Bonsai

Here is an updated photo of Will Kerns Miss Kim Lilac Bonsai in a custom made pot. This tree was developed from an urban yamadori collection trip at an apartment complex. I have added the photo the Lilac Bonsai page. Photo … Continue reading →