• Bonsai green season

    It is the bonsai green season. The colour change on the Mountain maples (acer palmatum) is clear from day to day. It’s the growing season taking over. Gallery at the bottom of this post. Delayed very much this season, yes. But finally, some of the…

  • New videos released

    Pinch, prune and record I have been absolutely busy recording and editing right up to the deadline. I have fumbled with words, and retakes were necessary when words came out with no sense. So it is every month. Trial and error. Like it is when…

  • Almost Friday 3 at Kisetsu-en

    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…

  • Bonsai forest caught on video

    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…

  • Almost Friday is on Thursday

    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…

  • March in Kisetsu-en Video

    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” /]

  • Bonsai spring fertilizing

    Spring is around the corner. Celebrated by changing from freezing temperatures during February and jumping to mild friendly temperatures within just a week. Bonsai spring preparations have started. Cleaning the stands and tables in the bonsai garden, and moving trees out again after a period…

  • Bonsai and the chill factor

    Beautiful snowscape this month. Snow has covered the ground and forms small mounts of snow on the trees, giving this special winter feeling we rarely see anymore. Seems to last the month out, and lighten up the day. If it is cold? Oh yes. Winds…

  • 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…