• Snowy cold spring

    11. April 2021 / 1 Comment

    This is no weather for man or beast!’ Snow is falling. April is unpredictable. Some years we have had a warm and comfortable spring, and other years it is back and forth. This year it’s just cold and wet. What should we do if we…

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  • Almost Friday 3 at Kisetsu-en

    8. April 2021 / No Comments

    Most Thursdays we post a small video (some free, some for members only) as bonus content. This week’s free version of “Almost Friday at Kisetsu-en” is now available. It is busy times around Kisetsu-en and repotting a small Mame-bonsai Shimpaku is just one in a…

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  • Bonsai forest caught on video

    2. April 2021 / No Comments

    April is a month of unpredictable weather. We never know how it goes. The only thing that is certain is that the temperatures go up and down, and I have to take care of the sudden night freezing that might occur as late as May…

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  • The large bonsai forest project

    30. March 2021 / No Comments

    I have dreamed about this. Making a large bonsai forest with mixed specimens. For a long time. Sometimes it takes a while before everything is in order, and you can progress and finally do what you dream about. I fancy the forest style and have…

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  • Judging Shohin Bonsai

    27. March 2021 / 4 Comments

    Photos are from the private collection of Morten Albek and from 2020 edition of the Trophy in Belgium. How to judge Shohin Bonsai is a frequently asked question. I will make a short introduction to the basics here. Shohin sizes Shohin bonsai differs from other…

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  • Almost Friday is on Thursday

    25. March 2021 / 1 Comment

    Your bonsai weekend is ahead. You are waiting for some exciting new bonsai adventures. What to do? Relax. Now we introduce a weekly (as far as possible) video from behind the scenes of the Kisetsu-en garden. Watch what is prepared, small seasonal tips and tricks…

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  • March in Kisetsu-en Video

    15. March 2021 / 1 Comment

    The March edition of our online video magazine is dealing with several topics. Here you can watch a draft from the episodes launched for March seasonal care and techniques to improve your bonsai. [arve url=”https://vimeo.com/523678047″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /]

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  • Kisetsu-en Bonsai Zoom launches in April

    12. March 2021 / No Comments

    From April we introduce an extra feature for our members. Introducing Kisetsu-en Bonsai Zoom live from our studio. A live Q&A session where you can ask questions, share experiences and get live feedback from Morten Albek. We do it on Zoom and in English. Let’s talk…

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