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A thousand posts and counting – ten years of Bonsai Tonight

April 23, 2019 by Jonas Dupuich

A little over ten years ago, I shared an update about a black pine I’d grown from seed (see “Recent pine work“). This was the first post in what became a bi-weekly blog about bonsai care and development.

The tree today – Japanese black pine, 12″ tall

Today’s post is number 1000. To date I’ve shared 10,000 images and written 336,000 words. You’ve contributed 4,500 comments. Despite this output, I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of the topics I’d like to cover and the ideas I’d like to share.

Since writing that first post, I’ve made a few updates to the Bonsai Tonight website. There’s now a subject index, a resource for beginners, and a forum. Post images are larger than before, and clicking on images opens a viewer that makes it easier to browse through photos (try swiping or using the arrow keys to move between images).

I’ve also made the transition from bonsai as a hobby to a full-time profession. This work has proved challenging and fulfilling, and it’s given me the opportunity to meet and work with many of you – by far the best perk of the job.

Workshop with the Austin Bonsai Club on the 2017 Texas Tour (photo credit May Lau)

Although I’ve written more about pines than any other species, over the years I’ve developed an appreciation for many different kinds of trees, including broadleaf evergreens like oaks and azaleas. I look forward to writing more about these going forward.

Removing flower buds on a ‘Kakuo’ satsuki azalea

In the meantime, let me know what else you’d like to see here – am always looking for new ideas!

Before moving on to the next post, I’d like to thank you, the readers of Bonsai Tonight, for your encouragement and support – I couldn’t do it without you. I’d also like to thank Bill Valavanis, Michael Hagedorn (the first commenter here), and all other bonsai professionals who share their understanding and appreciation of bonsai in writing. Above all, thanks to Boon Manakitivipart for getting me started in bonsai so many years ago and making this site possible.

Thanks for reading!

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Comments

  1. Nicholas Haydu says

    April 23, 2019 at 5:12 am

    Keep up de excellent work. Your post are the most teaching ones anywhere.

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Thanks Nicholas!

  2. Ray says

    April 23, 2019 at 6:43 am

    Jonas , many thanks for the excellent posts. A wealth of information. Always look forward to the weekly posts on a variety of trees.
    Much appreciated
    Ray

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Thank you Ray – I appreciate it!

  3. Robert Henderson says

    April 23, 2019 at 6:56 am

    Congratulations!
    Always a good read.
    Robert

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 7:23 am

      Thanks, Robert!

  4. Nicholas says

    April 23, 2019 at 7:43 am

    I really appreciate how straightforward and practical most of your development articles are. Thank you.

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 7:45 am

      Thanks Nicholas!

  5. Dawn Koetting says

    April 23, 2019 at 8:20 am

    Congrats, and an emended “thank you” for your efforts. So many of us don’t have a professional in our immediate area for consistent learning opportunities. Your blog has become a mainstay in my bonsai continuing education.

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 10:22 am

      Thanks Dawn. Am always trying to keep readers in mind that don’t have bonsai resources close by. Do let me know if you can think of other ways I can help!

  6. Charlie Mosse says

    April 23, 2019 at 9:14 am

    Jonas , many thanks for such informative posts. So much information that I look forward to in your weekly posts. Your sharing of so much expertise is very much appreciated and enjoyed.

    Charlie

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Charlie – am happy to help!

  7. Bernard Marque says

    April 23, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Congratulations and thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. It’s always a pleasure to received your posts.
    best wishes,
    Bernard

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 10:21 am

      Thank you Bernard, you’re more than welcome!

  8. Candace says

    April 23, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Thank you so much Jonas for the time, effort and excellent content that goes into these posts. I have learned so much from you and very happy to know you intend to carry on with the blog. There is just so much to learn, and you are the best teacher!

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Candace – that means a lot to me!

  9. Dick says

    April 23, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Congratulations with ten years of great info and many thanks! I think I read all of them and several of them over and over.
    Hope to enjoy them for many years to come!

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 10:20 am

      Thanks Dick – I appreciate it!

  10. Skye Heston says

    April 23, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Awesome work and thanks for the constant source of knowledge and inspiration.

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 23, 2019 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Skye – great meeting you last week!

  11. Samuel Tan says

    April 23, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    Thanks for your contributions to the bonsai community, Jonas!

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 24, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks, Sam!

  12. Charles says

    April 24, 2019 at 7:50 am

    Well Done Jonas!

    I look forward to your posts every week.

    • Jonas Dupuich says

      April 24, 2019 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks Charles – am happy to hear it!

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