I like cryptomeria bonsai a lot. Unperturbed by the warnings of how much work they can be, I’ve looked for a good specimen with little success for 10-15 years. Maybe they are too much work. Upon hearing that he would no longer be required to maintain a large cryptomeria, Boon Manakitivipart cried out, “I’m free!” […]
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Extended bonsai study with Boon
Last fall, two bonsai students from the Southern United States visited Northern California for an extended bonsai study with Boon Manakitivipart. Tim and Tyler became fixtures at Bay Island Bonsai workshops where they worked on their technique in advance of trips to Japan. Tyler is from Hickory, North Carolina. He’s been studying bonsai for two […]
More from BABA’s 29th Annual Exhibit
Bay Area Bonsai Associates’ 29th Annual Exhibit featured large bonsai as well as smaller trees. Here are some of the medium and small bonsai on display. Korean hornbeam Crabapple Olive Boston Ivy Japanese black pine Korean hornbeam Zelkova Grape Pomegranate Crabapple Accent Accent The exhibit opened with an impressive demonstration by Ryan Neil on Saturday night. […]
Bay Area Bonsai Associates 29th Annual Show
The Bay Area Bonsai Associates held their 29th Annual show on March 12-13 at the Lakeside Garden Center in Oakland, CA. BABA hosts a good show every year and this year was no exception. BABA’s 29th Annual Exhibit I was struck by a number of the large trees in this year’s exhibit, including the red […]
Megumi’s Bonsai Art
Upon learning I would visit Australia last month, I wrote to a local Bonsai Tonight reader about which nurseries I might visit around Sydney. I received a good list of recommendations as well as a tour-guide for the adventure. On the appointed day, Scott, along with Craig and Bree, picked me up for what turned out […]




