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The bonsai clock is ticking
In more than one sense time is running. The bonsai clock is ticking. A season of growth ends and reminds us of time. Before we know it we are much older than yesterday. Hopefully wiser and more satisfied with life. One thing that brings satisfaction…
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The beauty of Scots pines
The beauty of Scots pines has grown on me. I usually say I do not have preferences about which species I prefer for bonsai. But I have to admit that the Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, is trying to be on top of that non-existing list…
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Hot, hot, hot bonsai
It heats up around here. Watering three times a day at the moment. Hot weather demands extra care for the bonsai, and moving them around to avoid leaf burns is what I do these days. A few leaves edge dried on one Japanese maple, but…
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Cat-amono and the deciduous bonsai chess game
Kusamono or Catamono? Funny moment at the Kisetsu-en bonsai garden. Shooting the Dwarf Hosta as it just stands perfect with a new flower. Mounted in an Elsebeth Ludvigsen pot. Our cat – ruling the premises with secure paws – couldnt resist posing during the photo…
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Boxwood air layer
Air layering bonsai is a great, but also advanced method to shape a new bonsai. In this weekly tutorial, Morten Albek takes you through all the steps to shape a future Shohin bonsai from an already existing bonsai. Air layering The bonsai have some flaws…
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Shohin bonsai forest progress
I regularly get questions about the forests I created in the autumn of 2018 and about their progress. It has been great fun doing these small Shohin bonsai forest expressions. Also, present in my newest book “Shohin – through the Seasons”. Available at Esprit Bonsai.…
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Finding the bonsai behind the leaves
Raw material can be a challenge. Finding the bonsai behind the leaves is not always easy, and early selections are a good idea. Setting the bones of the tree for the future. Tree gift Last year I was given a tree from a friend, who…
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Grab a cap and maple leaves
Grab a cap, cup or t-shirt, and support our activities. New designs are updated in the shop. For two more days the standard delivery is free. Just activate the redeem button at the top of the shop page. I am glad to see the logo…
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Forsythia spring flowers
One of my medium-sized new trees is a Forsythia showing the nice yellow flowers right now. It is a new tree in my collection, found in my garden two years ago. A simple forest clump style bonsai made from a bush growing in the front…
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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…
