The very last bonsai I repotted this season was a procumbens juniper. I knew finding a pot for the tree would be tricky because I remember struggling to find a good option three years ago when the tree was last repotted. Here are the eleven options I came up with based on what I have in the […]
Display
Bonsai is meant to be displayed. The Display posts cover how to present bonsai at exhibits, the Accents with which bonsai are displayed, and the criteria we use when selecting Bonsai Pots.
Pot selection exercise – Yaupon holly
I’ve always been surprised at how different pots can elicit such different feelings from a given tree. I’ve previously posted several pot options for an Ilex vomitoria and found that a variety of styles and colors can work well for the broadleaved evergreen. A number of the pots I tried this year make a great match […]
Roundup of American bonsai potters
I thought I’d wrap up this set of posts about American bonsai potters with a look at several artists. First up is Jim Gremel. Jim is a well-known potter and bonsai professional. I’ve been using his pots for years and am a big fan as they’re well-built and easy to use. Round glazed pot – […]
Crataegus bonsai containers by Michael Hagedorn
Long before his apprenticeship with Shinji Suzuki, Michael Hagedorn made bonsai pots. Blue glazed pot The pots were made under the name Crataegus. They are well-known for their quality build, glazes, and suitability for bonsai. Nanban-style unglazed pot Michael’s attention to detail is noteworthy. The tie-down holes are in useful locations and the pots drain well when […]
Stoneware bonsai containers by Sara Rayner
I caught up with Sara Rayner at the recent US National Bonsai Exhibition in Rochester, New York, where she nearly sold out on the exhibit’s first day. I quickly set aside a number of pots while there was still a good selection available and was happy I did – there was very little left by […]