Colorado Bonsai – In the Workshop Ep. 6 | The Unwritten Rules of Bonsai

International Bonsai Master Bjorn Bjorholm has a new video out titled “In the Workshop Ep. 6 | The Unwritten Rules of Bonsai“. In this video Bjorn discusses how much he likes Juniperus monosperma – 1 Seed Juniper for Bonsai. He … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Accent and companion plants Kusamono or Shitakusa

Bonsai Empire has a nice article titled “Accent and companion plants Kusamono or Shitakusa“. Its a great article and video to learn the basics from. They have some great examples to! I have added the article to the Accent Plants/Kokedama … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Silver Gem Prostrate Blue Violet Accent Plant

I found a really neat perennial viola called “Silver Gem Prostrate Blue Violet” on a mail order nursery companies website. So I ordered one and it arrived in the spring of 2020. I thought it looked kind of neat so … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Viola “Heartthrob” Accent Plant

I first found a Viola “Heartthrob” for sale at a local nursery and it had rather large leaves for a viola. No flowers at the time but these have really neat heart shaped leaves. Heartthrob Violas do bloom with a … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Ajuga Chocolate Chip – Accent Plant

I like making accent plants to go along with Bonsai trees being displayed at a show. I actually like growing them even if they never made it to a Bonsai show. One of my favorite plants to use is Ajuga … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai: Malus – Apple & Crabapple Bonsai

Bonsai Empire has a new video out titled “Making an Apple Bonsai tree“. In this video you receive basic advise on using Apple trees for Bonsai. This advice applies to regular Apple trees and also Crabapples. I have created a … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Fall cutback on Japanese maple

International Bonsai Master Jonas Dupuich has a new article out titled “Fall cutback on Japanese maple“. Jonas goes over how to cut back your Japanese maple to create a better shape and increase ramification on your trees. I have added … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Bonsai from Potentilla & Berberis

Heron’s Bonsai has a new video out titled “Bonsai from Potentilla & Berberis“. This is a very important video for a couple of reasons. I have found trying to repot a Potentilla always ended up with the tree dying. Fellow … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Pests and Diseases on Bonsai

Bonsai Empire has a new video titled “Pests and Diseases on Bonsai“. In this video International Bonsai Master Mauro Stemberger goes over how he takes care of his trees during the entire year. He goes over insects and spider mites … Continue reading →

Colorado Bonsai – Mondays at Mirai: Year of the Junipers

International Bonsai Master Ryan Neil latest video is out titled “Mondays at Mirai: Year of the Junipers“. In this video helper bee “Troy” actually speaks and does a monologue for us. The other main feature is when Ryan shows how … Continue reading →