Where do you buy your pot?

[Nybonsai12]

Hey man..now that I got your attention...

Through this forum I have been provided the names of great vendors for trees. I don't recall seeing an extensive list of vendors for quality pots. I have bought japanese pots, mostly from overseas ebay sellers. Maybe I have overpaid on some, but I am happy with them.

I'm looking now for a large deep pot to have on hand for repotting this tree in the spring.

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?11874-Newest-addition-japanese-white-pine

If I remember correctly the pot is 3 inches deep and I want to have something deeper so I can bury a little more to cover reverse taper. I'm having a tough time finding deep pots.

So where do you get yours?

 

[Eric Group]

Hey man..now that I got your attention...

Through this forum I have been provided the names of great vendors for trees. I don't recall seeing an extensive list of vendors for quality pots. I have bought japanese pots, mostly from overseas ebay sellers. Maybe I have overpaid on some, but I am happy with them.

I'm looking now for a large deep pot to have on hand for repotting this tree in the spring.

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?11874-Newest-addition-japanese-white-pine

If I remember correctly the pot is 3 inches deep and I want to have something deeper so I can bury a little more to cover reverse taper. I'm having a tough time finding deep pots.

So where do you get yours?

I am sorry, I do not know of a great vendor for post, but I do want to ask you something- I am coming to NY in April, we will be staying close to Times Square... Is there anywhere I need to visit- good nurseries, Bonsai exhibitions, Arboretum or Garden with nice collection... Somewhere in the Manhatten/ Central Park Area preferably as cab fair is a beast I have been told... I found one little nursery listed in that area, but they seem to focus on tropicals... Not really my favorites. I am probably not going to be able to buy a whole lot unless they ship it home for me, but a place just to see some nice trees would be cool. It is our Honeymoon and my fiancée would probably be ok with a quick visit to a show, but to an all day shopping for trees trip..

 

[jk_lewis]

Hey man..now that I got your attention...

Through this forum I have been provided the names of great vendors for trees. I don't recall seeing an extensive list of vendors for quality pots. I have bought japanese pots, mostly from overseas ebay sellers. Maybe I have overpaid on some, but I am happy with them.

I'm looking now for a large deep pot to have on hand for repotting this tree in the spring.

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?11874-Newest-addition-japanese-white-pine

If I remember correctly the pot is 3 inches deep and I want to have something deeper so I can bury a little more to cover reverse taper. I'm having a tough time finding deep pots.

So where do you get yours?

Mostly at shows and conventions, although we have a very good potter locally.

 

[Nybonsai12]

I am sorry, I do not know of a great vendor for post, but I do want to ask you something- I am coming to NY in April, we will be staying close to Times Square... Is there anywhere I need to visit- good nurseries, Bonsai exhibitions, Arboretum or Garden with nice collection... Somewhere in the Manhatten/ Central Park Area preferably as cab fair is a beast I have been told... I found one little nursery listed in that area, but they seem to focus on tropicals... Not really my favorites. I am probably not going to be able to buy a whole lot unless they ship it home for me, but a place just to see some nice trees would be cool. It is our Honeymoon and my fiancée would probably be ok with a quick visit to a show, but to an all day shopping for trees trip..

I don't think there is much in the city. I have never personally been, but there is this in Brooklyn.

http://www.bbg.org/discover/gardens/bonsai_museum


Depending when in April you are in town, over in NJ is a huge show, the Mid Atlantic Bonsai Convention. I think it is around the weekend of the 26th or so.

 

[bonsaibp]

http://www.bonsaivision.com

 

[Nybonsai12]

Thanks BP, some good options there. Now to find a good match.

 

[Dav4]

I get them wherever I can. I started collecting nice Japanese pots probably 5 years after I started into the hobby. I purchased a lot from NEBG up until I moved south...they still have a pretty good selection and you get a great member discount, but the selection isn't nearly as good as it was 5 years ago. I've purchased a fair number of hand made pots from Dale Colchoy at shows, as well as some descent Chinese pots from Yen at Osiga Company- he vends at shows and can be contacted with the email at his website. I've also had some pots commissioned by Sara Rayner. I used to buy pots just because I like them, but now, I really only purchase pots when I can see a tree I own that might be appropriate for it within a few years...I'm running out of room.

 

[dkraft81]

And here I thought this was going to be a Colorado or Washington discussion.

Thanks for the subject though, I have been gearing up for finding better quality pots. Craigslist is good for pots, but rarely are there any of quality.

 

[GrimLore]

Don't forget Charles Iker. Very high temp fired pots, reasonable, and is very nice to work with as far as making what you want not just what he offers. http://www.ikerbonsaipots.com/

Grimmy

 

[Nybonsai12]

Thanks Grim. I guess I could consider going that route as well.
I actually have a few iker pots, all small. Very good quality. I just need to get trees for them!

 

[BonsaiEngineer1493]

I am sorry, I do not know of a great vendor for post, but I do want to ask you something- I am coming to NY in April, we will be staying close to Times Square... Is there anywhere I need to visit- good nurseries, Bonsai exhibitions, Arboretum or Garden with nice collection... Somewhere in the Manhatten/ Central Park Area preferably as cab fair is a beast I have been told... I found one little nursery listed in that area, but they seem to focus on tropicals... Not really my favorites. I am probably not going to be able to buy a whole lot unless they ship it home for me, but a place just to see some nice trees would be cool. It is our Honeymoon and my fiancée would probably be ok with a quick visit to a show, but to an all day shopping for trees trip..

As someone already mentioned, you should definitely go to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. I live in Mahattan (soho) and it usually takes me 20 mins (train ride), I think it may take you longer. It is definitely worth a visit. I will provide you with a link for info. Unfortunately that is the only jewel that is here in 5 boroughs =(

http://www.bbg.org/discover/gardens/bonsai_museum

 

[JudyB]

Also don't forget
Ron Lang
Byron Myric
Paul J Katich
Taiko earth
In no particular order.

Also a guy named Randy Doughty, I'm trying him out this year. He has a esty store called bent pine pottery, but does custom work as well.

Love Chuck Iker too...
Hollow Creek has a wide variety as well.

You can find large pots reasonably on ebay from Oriental arts and furniture store, I use them for training pots, they are yixing clay and durable. Have some of their glazed ones as well, not quite as nice as the unglazed they carry.

 

[GrimLore]

Thanks Grim. I guess I could consider going that route as well.
I actually have a few iker pots, all small. Very good quality. I just need to get trees for them!

My Wife and I figure out size and shape, we then check his current stock and quickly decide "if he could do our size in that finish" lol. But on a good note we call him, he fires off a couple and emails pictures. Real nice for us as if we don't like it he simply sells them and fires our final request. But honest he usually fires 2 or 3 and we always pick one that is perfect from the group.

Grimmy

 

[fourteener]

Here's where I get the bulk of my pots...

http://www.redwing.net/~daalms/

also...

http://www.langbonsai.com/

 

[small trees]

I have a guy..

 

[Dav4]

I forgot to mention Don Blackmond of Gregory Beach Bonsai. The two largest pots on the ground under the bench were sitting in Don's yard a year ago....

 

[sikadelic]

I love that pot on top of the chest in pic #4!

 

[Dav4]

I love that pot on top of the chest in pic #4!

That's a Dale Colchoy "dry river bed" oval. It's one of my favorite pots, and had been purchased with a particular yamadori lodgepole pine in mind. Unfortunately, the tree was so intimidated by the pairing, it committed suicide.

 

[Paradox]

Ive found good quality Yixing pots at very reasonable prices at Bonsai Outlet

http://www.bonsaioutlet.com/quality-yixing-pots/

They have pots from other makers as well.

 

[lordy]

I recently bought a pot on ebay from Rob MacGregor out of Ohio.
He only has 2 on ebay right now. robertm5747 is his seller ID. Maybe you can contact him through ebay and see what else he might have. Very reasonable prices, very nice work.
I also ran across a guy out of Maine who has some very neat stuff. Richard Robertson from Rockport Pottery I believe.
I'm also partial to Ron Lang. Not only close but does very nice work.
Take your time for that pine. It deserves a good one!