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Enjoy bonsai and take care of each other
In these serious times, we have to take care of each other. Staying safe and sound. This means we have to reduce public activities and being together at a distance. To avoid the rapid spreading of the Coronavirus. We can still enjoy and share the…
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Spring opening of the official Kisetsu-en webshop
Spring opening of our new webshop with cool bonsai accessories. The Kisetsu-en logo is on every item. Getting ready for the growing season with the right coffee mug and t-shirt. We often get questions about the t-shirts with our logo. Now we have made them…
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Shohin book printed and flying
The Shohin book is printed and on its way out in the world. I am really happy with the layout and overall impression of the book. I hope it will be well received wherever it will land. “Shohin – Through the Seasons” can be ordered…
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Shohin book shipping and Trophy signing
Shohin – Through the Seasons is ready to be shipped at the end of the month. The publisher announces the book ready just in time for the Trophy in Belgium February 29. – March 1. The book will be shipped right after the event. …
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Winter isn’t winter
The very unusual winter may be less unusual in the future. Maybe. Winter isn’t winter anymore around here. For the first time ever it looks like most of my bonsai will stay out through the full season and into the next. If we don’t get…
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Trophy selections
I am glad to reive a message today, confirming the acceptance of both of my submissions for the Trophy exhibition at the end of February. Now for the preparations Preparations is now typed in the calendar. Although the trees are in a good condition, the…
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Order my book in English
I know some found it difficult to order the English version of my new book at the French website of Esprit Bonsai. But my wonderful French publisher has made it possible to change the website into English, and making the order easy. Just click the…
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Wiring during the winter
The dormant season may be a fine time to wire deciduous trees, as well as most conifers. It is not without importance exactly at what part of the season the work is carried out though. Evergreen Junipers for example have a low sap flow during…
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Bonsai out at Christmas
I normally have all my bonsai safely stored for winter protection at this time of the year. Close to Christmas time. Although we have had some rain my trees are still out. Most of them. Winter care Some of the more vulnerable bonsai not liking…
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Save at the Bonsai Empire shohin course
The Shohin Bonsai Course at Bonsai Empire is available at a discount for a limited time. We offer 30% discount on all courses from Dec 9, until Dec 12. The discount code is studybonsai (to be applied in checkout for 30% off). Go to Bonsai Empire to…
