• Spring shohin bonsai and wiring

    12. March 2023 / No Comments

    Spring is sneaking in upon us here. There have been some frosty nights but it will soon loosen up and higher temperatures will push new growth. Just before that, it is timely to wire any leftover wiring jobs we didn’t manage in autumn. When the…

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  • Shohin bonsai twins testimonial

    5. March 2023 / 2 Comments

    In the row of testimonials, some stories stand out. The testimonials are published because Kisetsu-en / Shohin Bonsai Europe celebrate its 20-year anniversary in 2023. Roland Schatzer, who I just had a nice talk with at the Trophy the past weekend, send this nice 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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  • 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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  • Morten Albek interview about Shohin bonsai

    22. January 2023 / No Comments

        At the Bonsai Show Live in Telford, I was interviewed about Shohin bonsai. How it all started, challenges and much more. Watch the full interview here.Thanks to the organisers for putting in really big efforts to make the event a major success.

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  • Chief editor at Bonsai Art Heike van Gunst

    11. January 2023 / No Comments

    “Dear Morten, it is a great joy and honour to congratulate you on 30 years with bonsai and 20 successful years of Shohin-Europe! You have surely made a very satisfying personal journey, exploring the world of bonsai and shohin, and you have achieved so much.…

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