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Thanks to the UK Bonsai Association
An online group of 60+ members tuned in yesterday evening to hear me ramble about Shohin bonsai. A great pleasure and even though we had two full hours I didn’t manage to say everything I wanted. Shohin bonsai is so interesting and there is a…
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Zoom in on bonsai
Sometimes bonsai are getting hit by a virus or bacteria. This week it was my turn to be hit by the feared “man flu”. 😀 Haven’t been that sick for years, and therefore no “Almost Thursday” this week. We get back on track next Thursday…
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Bonsai makes you notice the small things in life
Spring is zooming in in Europe. Bonsai shows the signs of longer and warmer days. Japanese maples begin unfolding their delicate leaves and light changes. The light is not only increasing in strength and making the days longer. It also is changed because of the…
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The bonsai spirit video
A few blog posts back I told about a video recording from the bonsai garden. The bonsai spirit video or how I think about the life wit bonsai. This is the short version. A longer version will be edited for later. Filming in almost complete…
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Shohin book review by Bonsai Art Magazine
Today you get a review of my latest book. An excellent review from Bonsai Art Magazine. Printed after the new release of the book in the German language. Shohin, Through the Seasons is now available in English, French and German language. After this review, you…
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Bonsai episode launched and Happy New Year
January first. Let’s start the new year with bonsai. Happy New year to you. Thanks for following the work at Kisetsu-en. We are grateful for the great support received throughout the year. A lot has been difficult in 2020. Luckily it was possible to be…
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Bonsai by night
A few days ago I had a visit from a friend who is a very talented cameraman and photographer. He wanted to test his new equipment and some lights, so we did a recording in the garden by night. Bonsai video by night Before Christmas,…
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Merry Christmas bonsai calendar 24
Merry Christmas I finish the Bonsai Christmas Calendar with a special book printed in limited numbers. A book that shares friendship and the art of bonsai. Watch the video below. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to the next season continuing…
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Bonsai Shari SiDiao / The Christmas bonsai calendar
December 23. Two great books from Cheng Cheng-Kung. Famous for the SiDiao deadwood techniques. Please watch the video below. Shari SiDiao Kisetsu-en Shohin & Bonsai Online Monthly a large theme about the seasons is published. Produced as HQ video from the garden and studio with…
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Bonsai by Kunio Kobayashi / The Christmas bonsai calendar
December 22. A book about Bonsai named Bonsai. As simple as that. The book is not simple though. A clean design and layout, with an interesting text describing many different specimens used for bonsai in Japan. Including the history of bonsai. Please watch the video…
