Fall, in moderate climates, is a key time to look out for pests on bonsai. In colder climates, many insects are killed by cold weather. Not where I live. Within the past week I’ve found all varieties of unwanted guests in the garden. This week I’ll focus on scale. Healthy looking olive foliage What’s this – […]
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2014 Joshua Roth New Talent Bonsai Competition
The Golden State Bonsai Federation’s 37th Convention was host to the 2014 Joshua Roth New Talent Bonsai Competition. The event has become one of the better venues for recognizing new bonsai talent in North America. From the ABS website: The Joshua Roth New Talent Bonsai Competition is an annual competition to recognize and promote new bonsai […]
Judged entries at GSBF Convention 37
This year’s Golden State Bonsai Federation Convention consisted of two exhibits – a general exhibit and a judged exhibit in which entries are subject to judging and eligible for cash prizes. From the convention website: Any member of a bonsai club that is in good membership standing with the Golden State Bonsai Federation may enter […]
GSBF 37th Convention – conifers
The Golden State Bonsai Federation’s exhibit at its 37th convention included a great mix of conifers, particularly the pines and junipers. Sierra juniper Taiwan juniper Black pine Great trunk and roots Sierra juniper Atlas cedar – is that what I think it is atop the tree? Yep – Mantodea Coast redwood I’ve guessed at several […]
GSBF 37th Convention – Deciduous trees on exhibit
Last week the Golden State Bonsai Federation hosted its 37th Convention in Sacramento, California – Bonsai Visions of the West. Headliners included Peter Tea, Kathy Shaner and David De Groot. The event featured a great selection of vendors, workshops, demonstrations, auctions and bonsai on display. A visitor photographing a trident maple This year’s exhibit was […]