• Kifu size matters

    30. November 2021 / No Comments

    Usually, we say that the seasons end when we enter wintertime and trees are packed away more or less. But at the same time, we enter a new season of activities. During winter there still is a lot we can do. Work on coniferous especially…

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  • The bonsai spirit video

    13. January 2021 / No Comments

    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

    10. January 2021 / 1 Comment

    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

    1. January 2021 / No Comments

    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

    27. December 2020 / 1 Comment

    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

    24. December 2020 / No Comments

    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

    23. December 2020 / No Comments

    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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  • Gafu-ten / The Christmas bonsai calendar

    21. December 2020 / No Comments

    December 21. Today we look into the Gafu-ten annual exhibition book from the All Japan Shohin Bonsai Association. A little Christmas fun with a new book every day from December 1st to 24th. Gafu-ten Kisetsu-en Shohin & Bonsai Online Monthly a large theme about the…

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