I recently unilaterally declared the legitimate existence of a separate category, for all the trees we have in pots that by traditional bonsai rules are ugly, low-class mutants, that for our own reasons we cherish and love. It might be the flowers, the bark, the place or time we obtained it....whatever. The category is called ‘nonsai’. Forget about scalene triangles, branches inside the curve, wide nebari, perfect taper, and so on. The only rules in nonsai are these two: [1] try not to kill the tree, and [2] if it pleases you and makes you happy, it’s cool.
The American Nonsai Society’s first interplanetary convention will take place at a time and location to be announced in the near future. Sites currently under consideration include a sushi and hibachi restaurant, and an Irish pub, both on the east side of the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
The ANS has no membership application, no dues, no website, and no meetings. If you think you might be a member, you are. I’m still working on the official gang sign and the secret handshake.
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