Colorado Bonsai – An idea for a bonsai show

Jonus Dupuich and Eric Schrader are exploring “An idea for a bonsai show“. The show would be in northern California. Trees would be selected for the show via jury panel etc. They are also looking for input on the show … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Quercus john-Tuckeri “Tucker Oak” Unusual Bonsai

I ran across a great oak tree being used for Bonsai by the Pacific Bonsai Museum and it is a Quercus John – Tuckeri or Tucker’s Oak. This is an unusual species of oak for Bonsai purposes. It looks like … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Euonymus alatus – Burning Bush Bonsai

I was out surfing the internet looking for pots and ran across this beautiful Euonymus Alatus – Burning Bush Bonsai. The photo is posted on Sam Millers “Intermountain Bonsai” facebook page. Sam sells Bonsai pots via this page. Photo courtesy … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Tokonoma by David Benavente

Bonsai Empire has a video titled “Tokonoma by David Benavente“. This is a great video to learn about displaying a tree in a Tokonoma. David was given an opportunity to display 5 trees in 5 consecutive Tokonoma’s. The first tree … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Selecting yamadori material for Bonsai, Peter Warren

Bonsai Empire has a video featuring International Bonsai Master Peter Warren titled “Selecting yamadori material for Bonsai, Peter Warren“. Peter gives some excellant advice on buying or collecting yamadori trees. I bought a yamadori from a local nursery when I … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – NeuerTag “Custom Stand Maker”

I found a very nice mahogany custom stand maker called “NeuerTag” selling on Etsy. They range in size from small to medium size and they are priced very competitively. I have added “NeuerTag” to the Bonsai Stand Vendors page under … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – The Redwoods

Bonsai Mirai has a video out titled “The Redwoods” which a beautiful and relaxing video showing Redwoods growing in the wild. You can loop this video by right clicking the video while playing and click on loop. Mirai has several … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – ASMR Bonsai | Pinyon Pine

International Bonsai Master Bjorn Bjorholm has a new video out titled “ASMR Bonsai | Pinyon Pine“. This is a great video of Bjorn styling a Pinyon Pine yamadori. Pinyon Pine are just now starting to be used as Bonsai. It … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Before and After Bonsai Trees

I have created a new page for Before and After Bonsai Trees under Bonsai Basics. Felipe Dallorto has produced two videos showing his work on a variety of trees. He shows them before he does anything and then after he … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Time-Lapse Shimpaku 2

Felipe Dallorto has a really great video titled “Time-Lapse Shimpaku 2” juniper. The tree starts out as kind of a full tree and somewhat tall. The tree actually looks like it could be a nursery tree. Felipe does a really … Continue reading →