Assigning scores to trees is one thing – selecting a winner based on these scores is another matter altogether. By publishing the judges’ scores from the 2015 Artisans Cup, Ryan Neil shed light on a process that doesn’t get as much notice as it deserves – the process by which exhibited trees are recognized as […]
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Artisans Cup judging rubric
It’s hard to know where to begin. From the concept, to the outreach, to the staging and execution of the event, Ryan Neil did a great job with the Artisans Cup. For all of your effort, thank you very much! Thanks too to the exhibitors, vendors, volunteers and visitors without whom the event could not […]
Refining a Sierra juniper
Ned Lycett was one of the happy exhibitors at the inaugural Artisans Cup held in Portland, Oregon, last month. The tree he displayed was a Sierra juniper he collected in 2006. Here is the tree as presented at the Cup. Sierra juniper by Ned Lycett aka Deadwood Bonsai This month, Ned got to work on […]
Highlights from the Green Club – shimpaku
A highlight from the Green Club in 2014 – shimpaku. Shimpaku Junipers are prized for movement in the trunk, particularly twists, and deadwood. By this standard this is a good tree. A really good tree. The lifelines and deadwood are fascinating and the foliage is well positioned. The pot details make a good compliment to […]
Highlights from the Green Club – shohin black pine
Another highlight from the Green Club in 2014 – shohin black pine. Shohin black pine The Green Club typically features lots of shohin black pine ranging in price between $1,000 and $5,000. Using today’s exchange rate, this tree was on offer for about $4,000. What contributes to the price? The trunk nearly fills the pot – […]