Colorado Bonsai – Exposed root black pine: seven-year progression

International Bonsai Master Jonus Dupuich has a new article out titled “Exposed root black pine: seven-year progression“. Jonus walks us through the progression of his Japanese Black pine and does a really good job how to develop the tree. I … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Fallugia paradoxa – Apache Plume Bonsai

Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a very interesting plant for a number of reasons. First its an xeriscape plant which does not need a lot of water, it has very fine foliage, its a woody plant/small tree, it has beautiful … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai at Extreme Locations | Bonsaikunst Hamburg Demo

International Bonsai Master Bjorn Bjorholm has a new video titled “Bonsai at Extreme Locations | Bonsaikunst Hamburg Demo“. Bjorn discusses and styles a Juniperus scopulorum – Rocky Mountain Juniper collected by Backcountry Bonsai somewhere in Wyoming. In this video you … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Defoliating Two Japanese Maples

International Bonsai Master Bill Valavanis has a new article out titled “Defoliating Two Japanese Maples“. Bill gives his thoughts on his 40 years of experience “Defoliating” Japanese Maples in the article.  Bill’s Japanese maples are to die for. Other Bonsai … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Fionna’s Bonsai Pots

I have added a New Zeland Bonsai pot maker to the Bonsai Pot Vendor page and also the Pot Making page under Bonsai Basics. The new vendor is Fionna’s Bonsai Pots. She also has a very nice blog featuring her … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Hydrangea Bonsai

I have made a new page on this website for Hydrangea Bonsai. Come follow along with my quest to use Hydrangea for Bonsai. Historically Hydrangea are not commonly used for Bonsai because it is thought that the leaves are to … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – June 2020 RMBS Monthly Meeting: Demo from Todd Schlafer

Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society had its first video out on YouTube now, it is titled “June 2020 RMBS Monthly Meeting: Demo from Todd Schlafer“. President Andy Berry give some words of inspiration at the start of the video and that … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Spring Seasonal-lite—Crataegus Bonsai

International Bonsai Master Michael Hagedorn has a new video titled “Spring Seasonal-lite—Crataegus Bonsai“. This is a stunning video worthy of an Oskar. I need not say anything more then watch it.   … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Sekka Hinoki from Simple Material | Bonsai-U

International Bonsai Master Bjorn Bjorholm has a new video titled “Sekka Hinoki from Simple Material | Bonsai-U“. Sekka is a miniature form Hinoki Cypress with very tiny needles and they tend to grow long branches that fork off in different … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Building a Japanese-Style Gate at Eisei-en

International Bonsai Master Bjorn Bjorholm has a new video titled “Building a Japanese-Style Gate at Eisei-en“. Bjorn walks us through the process of updating the front gate of the property making it more visually appealing and more functional at the … Continue reading →