The Redwood Empire Bonsai Society’s annual show is big. The sheer size of the event provides ample opportunities to criss-cross the hall, appreciating the work that went into each of the trees on display. Coast redwood Japanese five-needle pine As always, I thought about the trees I most appreciated and which I’d like to work on […]
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Displays at REBS’ 31st annual show
For the past couple years, Redwood Empire Bonsai Society has done a great job showing off their large trees. Often difficult to display on standard sized tables, the large trees at REBS’ recent show were set on extra-deep tables. European beech The extra space these tables offered provided breathing room between displays and helped visitors […]
New varieties in the garden
This past winter I started a number of trees from seed. I planted the usual varieties – black and red pine – but also added some new varieties. I have yet to develop these varieties from seed to mature trees so am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Chinese quince seedlings A Chinese quince seedling […]
Boon’s garden
Bay Island Bonsai’s annual barbecue last weekend offered ample opportunity to wander through the marvel that is Boon’s garden. There are trees everywhere representing different sizes, shapes, styles and varieties of bonsai. Boon’s garden Small and medium-sized bonsai As Boon’s garden is not open to the public, BIB events and Boon’s Intensives are among the […]
Summer buds
When decandling pines throughout decandling season – late spring and early summer where I live – at any given time one can find summer buds at many different stages of development. The most recently decandled trees in my garden are barely showing signs of summer growth, while some of the first trees I decandled now […]