Recent content by Mark

Good morning Bonsainuts, The 8th US National Bonsai Exhibition was a tremendous success in every way with over 300+ Bonsai on display and by far the largest and best vendor area in the country. Great attention was taken to share different styles and cultivars. I was proud to once again...

I don’t understand why this graffiti is allowed to remain on the thread.

Why choose one method over another, the results of one are superior to the other in your own estimation. If you can’t discern the difference then for you it is a waste of time to employ traditional methods. For those who clearly see the difference there is no contest. As always, we chose the...

Back under the bridge now troll

Grown & trained from root removed from the Mother tree displayed in this post

It is a very cool & rare Satsuki that flowers pretty much all summer! Glad too see you got it Judy.

Check out Bills Blog of this event with a 4 part report all with photos of stunning Bonsai.

I love the history of Bonsai, the trees, the Artists, the Exhibitions,ok so everything. This past November an American was asked to be a Judge at the 38th Taikan ten held in Kyoto in the Miayko Messe Center. That person was my great Friend & Teacher Wm. N. Valavanis!!! No American or westerner...

Bill Valavanis shared photos of the award winning Bonsai as did Bonsai Bark and Bonsai Empire. For great photos the 6th US National Bonsai Exhibition Album is available to reserve prepublication with release next spring.

The All American Bonsai Award was awarded to my American Larch Bonsai. The tree was in a rustic rock scoop container which happened to be American made. The stand was lake bottom drift wood which was selected to enhance the wild natural feel of the tree. Not all Bonsai or displays have a theme...

This is a unique video in many ways and offers a number of opportunities to gain knowledge & insight. No matter where you are in your Bonsai journey, if you are interested growing your understanding of the Art of Bonsai watching this fast paced but long exchange will be worth while. Few people...