• Live Q&A 8 PM CET today

    23. February 2023 / No Comments

    LIVE Q&A 8PM CET LIVE Q&A tonight before going to the Trophy in Belgium. Tonight we have our monthly Q&A Live on Zoom. There is still a short time to send in questions and pictures ahead. You also can just drop in and ask when…

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  • Mark Akins shohin testimonial

    22. February 2023 / No Comments

    “On behalf of Beechfield Bonsai, I would like to congratulate Morten Albek on the 20th anniversary of Kisetsu-en and for promoting the art of shohin bonsai. Through the online learning and tuition platform you have inspired many enthusiasts with your passion for shohin bonsai, and…

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  • Tony Bebb Shohin anniversary greeting

    12. February 2023 / No Comments

    Congratulations Morten. 20 years of Shohin Bonsai Europe and going stronger than ever. You are one of the dedicated who consistently puts up material for others to learn from and enjoy. So many people don’t appreciate the world of Shohin until they get older and…

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  • Cutting hard to start new Shohin bonsai

    9. February 2023 / 4 Comments

    There are numerous ways to start a Shohin bonsai. Buying finished or pre-shaped material is a fast method. Developing from seed is the slowest way. Then there is the in-between strategy which I have used a lot on deciduous trees especially. But also possible on…

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  • LIVE Juniper Saturday at 11 AM CET

    2. February 2023 / No Comments

    Junipers are flexible in winter and therefore the timing is perfect for any wiring and rearranging of branches. We look into both adjustments on a shohin Juniperus Itoigawa and the natural styling of a medium-sized Juniperus chinensis. In bonsai, there are some work time windows…

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  • LIVE Black Pine styling + Q&A

    24. January 2023 / No Comments

    LIVE Black Pine styling + Q&A: Thursday, January 26 at 8 PM (CET) +1 / 20:00 Live styling of a Japanese Black Pine, where we look into aesthetics and balancing a tree prepared over the past two seasons. During the live demo, you can use…

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  • Surprising bonsai story from Bjorn Bjorholm

    23. January 2023 / No Comments

    This story from Bjorn Bjorholm surprised me. Thank you for sharing this personal story. “Congratulations on your wonderful achievement of 20 years of Shohin Bonsai Europe! I remember as a kid in high school viewing your work, reading your articles and being inspired to try…

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