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Tokonoma display and workshop
At my studio we had a nice little workshop before the holiday starts. Ulf and Michael brought along some material to work at, and we had a very good concentrated workshop, almost forgetting talking in long periods. That´s how you recognise concentrated dedicated people, just…
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Shohin 2012
The past weekend I attended the national annual exhibition in the Danish Bonsai Society. The event took place at a bright place at the Danish Japanese Gardens. This time my small shohin display was awarded with the runners up prize, judged by the head demonstrator…
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Humidity and heat
Shohin bonsai may dry out faster than other bonsai because they simply have a very limited amount of soil. This small amount of soil will dry out because the tree uses water to cool down by leaf transpiration at hot days, and it will dry…
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Bonsai trends on
The Hong Kong fashion and trend magazine Trends´on, features an article about European bonsai experts. The magazine features Morten Albek with Walther Pall and Stafano Frisoni in the art talk section. Pretty modern layout, putting bonsai in a new frame, and maybe appealing to others…
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Shitakusa or bonsai accents magic
Accent plants for bonsai, or standing alone? One way or the other, the beauty of Shitakusa is not arguable. In a short time the Magical Bonsai Accents show is held in the UK, and I am pretty sure it will be amazing. Read more at http://magicalbonsaiaccents.wordpress.com/about/…
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The shohin pot from Bálint Tirpák Mafia
A very kind gesture has been made from Hungarian shohin `Mafia´ member Bálint Tirpák. So he made his own pot for me, and it arrived today as gesture of gratitude for inspiration through this blog and websites throughout the years. Nicely wrapped in a box…
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Flowers and leaves
Spring brings flowers and leaves. The delicate new maple leaves and the potent flower buds of the Japanese Quince now shows in all their beauty. This is spring. Every day a little new development and flowers that opens suddenly. Every day is a joy.
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Photographing bonsai
Bonsai Empire have launched an article by me, about photographing bonsai. Some technical and practical advises to shoot your bonsai properly with the camera. Read it at: http://www.bonsaiempire.com/advanced/photographing-bonsai
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Growing better shohin roots and trunk
The technique shown in the pictures here and below, is usable for younger trees started as seedlings or cuttings. To develop a good nebari (surface roots) and trunk thickening at deciduous trees like Japanese maples or as shown here, European Beech (Facus sylvatica), a simple…
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Times changes
Times changes refers to the time of year changing, from warmer – colder back to warmer weather again. Confused? So am I 🙂 But typical April behaviour around here. The spring started very mild and a lovely period of warm weather have been present for…
