I had the opportunity to visit Michael Hagedorn’s garden in September. It had been a while since I’d last been there and I was pleased to see so many changes. There were more new trees than I could count and the trees I remember are coming along so quickly that they almost looked new again. […]
Michael Hagedorn
Crataegus bonsai containers by Michael Hagedorn
Long before his apprenticeship with Shinji Suzuki, Michael Hagedorn made bonsai pots. Blue glazed pot The pots were made under the name Crataegus. They are well-known for their quality build, glazes, and suitability for bonsai. Nanban-style unglazed pot Michael’s attention to detail is noteworthy. The tie-down holes are in useful locations and the pots drain well when […]
Highlights from Michael Hagedorn’s garden
My recent trip to Portland began with a visit to Michael Hagedorn’s garden. His trees are looking great this time of year – the junipers are covered in new growth and the deciduous bonsai are full and healthy. The junipers in particular caught my attention on this visit, likely because I’ve been enjoying them more and more in my […]
A visit to Michael Hagedorn’s garden
On a recent tour to Oregon, Eric Schrader and I had the opportunity to visit Michael Hagedorn’s garden. It was quite a treat. The garden is filled with trees on the fast path to becoming awesome bonsai. Collected material – many from the Pacific Northwest – and deciduous varieties like chojubai fill many of the benches. Long-term […]
Michael Hagedorn AMA
Last week, Portland bonsai professional Michael Hagedorn participated in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) at Ask Bonsai Tonight. His responses shed light on topics ranging from fertilizer to pots to cuttings to his favorite food (not natto). Some questions touched on Michael’s involvement with the Portland Bonsai Village. Two years ago, Michael formed the Village […]