Last month, the Bonsai Society of San Francisco invited stand maker Austin Heitzman to talk about his craft. Club members learned about Austin’s design process, the materials that give form to his designs, and the treatments the materials go through on their way to becoming stands. I’ve been a fan of Austin’s since seeing his […]
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 – pros and cons of options for a procumbens juniper
After receiving so much feedback relating to a pot for this juniper, I thought I’d say a bit about what I like and don’t like about each option. Before getting started, however, I’ll mention my plans for the tree’s future. Currently the foliage is very heavy for such a slender trunk. To bring the silhouette into […]
Pot selection exercise – procumbens juniper
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 […]
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 – […]