It’s hard not to get nostalgic when I look over photos from Bay Island Bonsai exhibits. I’ve watched a number of the trees develop over many years and can see how far they’ve come. It’s fun to see variety between deciduous and evergreen trees, large trees and small, young trees and old. And it’s fun […]
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Small and medium displays at BIB’s 14th annual exhibit
One of the hardest, but most fun, parts of setting up a bonsai exhibit is creating displays. Some members pre-configure their 6′ slots and know exactly which trees, pots, stands and accent will best fill the space. The rest of us – all but a handful really – participate in the mix-and-match process of setting […]
Bonsai from Takasago-an
When I visited Takasago-an in 2011, many of Daizo Iwasaki’s best trees were on display elsewhere. That did not, however, mean there was a lack of amazing bonsai to see. Gauging by numbers of each variety in the garden, Iwasaki was most fond of white pines. But with so many trees around, even less prevalent […]
Takasago-an
For many years, Daizo Iwasaki was known as Japan’s premier bonsai collector. He maintained over 1,000 trees at his beautiful estate, Takasago-an, outside of Takamatsu in Shikoku, Japan. Just ahead of the 2011 ASPAC Bonsai and Suiseki Convention, Mr. Iwasaki passed away. His garden and bonsai collection remain as testaments to the trees he loved. Here are […]
A special bonsai garden
For those of you who’ve visited the garden below, you’ll recognize it immediately – it’s an unforgettable place. For those of you who haven’t seen it, here’s a sneak peak. More photos coming soon. White pines White pines in the ground Shimpaku White pine Pine Pines More pines Juniper and pine