Colorado Bonsai – Spring accents—(and seasonal bamboo clean up technique)—

International Bonsai Master Michael Hedgedorn has a new article out titled “Spring accents—(and seasonal bamboo clean up technique)—“. Michael has some great accent plants and tips on growing them and what to do with them in the spring. I have … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Dancing with pines…(not for hoi polloi) – Rare Photos & Story

Prairiebreak Blog has a really great article “Dancing with pines…(not for hoi polloi)” on the origins of the magnificent character Ponderosa pines in the Denver Botanic Gardens Japanese Garden. Follow along with the author and International Bonsai Master and Denver … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Kokufu 101: deciduous bonsai

International Bonsai Master Jonas Dupuich has a new article out titled “Kokufu 101: deciduous bonsai“.  Its a great article which discusses 5 different trees from the Kokufu and what are their design possibilities. Follow along with Jonas as he discusses … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – WoodCraftSuppliesUS (Raw Wood Slices/Slabs)

I  have added a new source for Raw Wood Slices/Slabs being sold by WoodCraftSupplies. They do have an “Assorted Sizes, Colors, and Woods” at very reasonable prices. You of course would have to finish the item and that should be … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bending Colorado Blue

International Bonsai Master Mauro Stemberger has a new video titled “Bending Colorado Blue“. Colorado Blue is a Picea pungens – Colorado Blue Spruce tree. Great video for learning: Jin development, Burn Jin(Plywood/2×4), Branch Placement, Detailed Branch explanations, Pullies, Rafia/Tape, Wiring(Clock/Counter … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – FLAMING BERBERIS “THE SLUG”

Bonsai Moravia Blog has a nice article titled “FLAMING BERBERIS “THE SLUG”. This is a great article to pick up tips on using Barberries as Bonsai. I like Barberries for Bonsai and I cannot just pass up a nice one … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – The Mechanics of Repotting a Massive Bonsai | Bonsai-U

International Bonsai Master Bjorn Bjorholm has a new video titled “The Mechanics of Repotting a Massive Bonsai | Bonsai-U“. This is most definitely a 10 person tree to handle it safely. Alas Bjorn does not have 10 people to help, … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai Beginner Series – Watering

International Bonsai Master Ryan Neil has a new video titled “Bonsai Beginner Series – Watering“. Ryan basically walks new Bonsai artists through the basics of watering and when not water. Its a great video for all to learn from. I … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Kokufu 101: Japanese black pine

International Bonsai Master Jonas Dupuich has a new article out titled “Kokufu 101: Japanese black pine“. In this article Jonas discusses the differences between a select group of trees that were on display at the show. Its a great article … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai demo by Akiyama Minoru and Peter Warren

Bonsai Empire has a new video titled “Bonsai demo by Akiyama Minoru and Peter Warren” which features them working and styling a large round Taxus – Yew tree. Its a big tree with a big trunk on it, but it … Continue reading →