Bonsai species special consideration list
This is not an all-inclusive list of all trees and all information; Rather, it is a list of tips for some more popular trees that have needs that are a little out of the ordinary
Guest Bonsai Artist David Cutchin
Our club was fortunate to have Guest Bonsai Artist David Cutchin come to our club for a demonstration. David was very informative and spent over three hours demonstrating the bonsai styling of a juniper tree
Bonsai Grafting and Layering (Pt. 2)
[This is the second part of a 2-part article which will cover bud grafting, approach grafting new branches /roots, and layering techniques.] Most of the information and is from the Pennsylvania State University Horticulture Correspondence
Spring Bonsai Activities
By Les Lonsdale Spring is usually considered the busiest time of the year for bonsai enthusiasts, and for good reason…there’s just SO MUCH TO DO! But this is also the most exciting season because
Grafting and Layer (Pt. 1)
By Les Lonsdale [This is a 2-part article, the 1st part dealing with theory and general information, as well as branch grafting. Part 2 will cover bud grafting, root grafting, and layering techniques.] Most of
Design principles for Bonsai
A compilation of notes taken from Mission of Transformation by Robert Steven by Les Lonsdale Design Principles for Bonsai – Three aspects to good Bonsai: Artistic beauty – aesthetically pleasing while giving a sense of
The Art of Saikei and Penjing
The main difference between Japanese bonsai and saikei is that while a bonsai may contain a rock or more, they are mainly to accent the tree, i.e., root over rock style. The emphasis on bonsai
How to make Muck for Bonsai Plantings
How to make Muck for Bonsai Plantings