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Pacific Bonsai Expo

Viewing bonsai in the right light

November 24, 2024 by Jonas Dupuich

One of the benefits of viewing bonsai in natural light is that the light changes throughout the day. When the light is direct, you might catch dramatic shadows that highlight select details. When the light is filtered or indirect, trees can take on a glow that can bring out the color of the foliage or […]

Outstanding deciduous bonsai at the PBE

November 16, 2024 by Jonas Dupuich

The deciduous bonsai on display at this year’s expo included some fantastic trees. When considered together, they offer a great opportunity for discovering what you like best about this group of trees. As you look at the photos below, think about the following questions. You can also think about what you look for in the […]

PBE Board Announces “Directors’ Choice Award”

November 3, 2024 by Jonas Dupuich

In the hours just before the judging period for the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo, we received a request to change the category of one of the entries, a coast redwood. Due to a clerical error on our part (on my part!) stemming from this change, the redwood, which received top marks for its category, didn’t […]

Top 5 updates about the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo

August 18, 2024 by Jonas Dupuich

The biggest bonsai event on the West Coast is only 10 weeks away! Here are the top 5 things you need to know about it. 1. Advance tickets are on sale now – enjoy reduced rates before prices go up closer to the event 2. Volunteer sign-ups are available online – help us provide a […]

Timeline for preparing bonsai for exhibit

June 7, 2024 by Jonas Dupuich

Years ago, I remember pulling trees off the bench for their final prep ahead of a Bay Island Bonsai exhibit when I started thinking about what trees I’d show the following year. We had a rule in the club that we couldn’t show the same tree two years in a row so the planning typically […]

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