I’m happy to share with you today some of the junipers on display at the Redwood Empire Bonsai Society’s 29th annual show in Santa Rosa, CA this past weekend. The Sierra juniper below belongs to Deadwood Bonsai’s Ned Lycett. Lycett is an active collector, responsible for some of the really good junipers in the area. […]
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REBS 28th Annual bonsai show – continued
I’ve received some great comments about the trees on display at Redwood Empire Bonsai Society’s 28th annual show. As George Haas pointed out, the REBS event is a showcase for trees belonging to both new and experienced club members. As such, the show includes trees of differing quality at different stages of development. I think […]
Enjoying a bonsai exhibit
I enjoy bonsai exhibits best when I can walk around with a friend and talk about the trees on display. It’s fun to find exciting trees and try and identify what makes them special. A friend of mine wondered how the delicate redwood below could survive the drive to and from the show – an […]
Redwood Empire Bonsai Society’s 28th Annual Show
The Redwood Empire Bonsai Society held their 28th Annual Show in Santa Rosa, CA, last weekend. Long known as one of the biggest and best bonsai shows in Northern California, REBS again lived up to their reputation. Two demonstrations by Kathy Shaner, a large vendor area, and over 200 bonsai on display drew large crowds […]
What’s in the trunk?
I was struck, at the recent Redwood Empire Bonsai Society’s 27th annual show, how the trunk of each bonsai set the tone for the rest of the tree. The roots, branches, and foliage each take their cue from the trunk, and if there is too big a difference in quality between any one of these elements […]