Tag: Pinus

Free by RoyOct 22, 202111:16

A different way

The bonsai passion of Torben Brenfeldt His first encounter with bonsai was not very positive, but Torben Brenfeldt was determined to master the art — in particular the art of shohin. What was your professional...

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Shohin by FarrandOct 21, 202115:01

The shohin geisha’s

The meaning and thought behind the display of shohin, or Seki-kazari Morten Albek takes time to go through some of the shohin displays from the World Bonsai Convention in Japan, held in spring of 2017....

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Styling by FarrandOct 8, 202116:41

How to ‘crack’ a white pine

Masayuki Fujikawa transforms a white pine by changing the angle and compacting an elongated trunk. One of the best characteristics of this tree is the aged appearance of the bark, making it look as though...

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Free by RoyOct 1, 202110:41

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Shohin by FarrandSep 24, 202111:59

The new big

Koji Hiramatsu works on a black pine Shohin and the slightly larger Kifu-sized bonsai have become ever more popular. This because they are much easier to enjoy and appreciate compared with the larger trees and...

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Case History by RoySep 10, 202116:12

Like a virgin…

François Jeker looks back on 19 years' evolution of his mugo pine.

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Garden visit by FarrandSep 2, 202113:32

The Green Temple

A greenhouse with only saikei forest and rock landscapes Saikai is an interpretation of landscapes in miniature. Master gardener Karl-Härtl and his son Florian create this art form with native shrubs and perennials. At their...

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Technique by FarrandAug 27, 202115:42

Kengai

How to make a cascade-style bonsai A kengai or cascade is inspired by trees found in harsh mountainous conditions, growing on rocky cliffs. It is this which makes it one of the most dramatic and...

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Free by FarrandAug 26, 202115:27

Small imperfections

The bonsai passion of Francesco Santini Francesco learned bonsai from an early age. He has a veryoutspoken approach to bonsai and that’s not only about the material side of things What was your training? I’ve...

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Gallery by RoyAug 20, 202117:23

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Styling by FarrandAug 12, 202110:56

All-American pine

Bjorn Bjorholm works on a pine grown from seed Bjorn gives an initial styling to a more than 50-year-old pine, grown from seed. This classic informal upright bonsai has a long and much told history...

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Free by RoyJul 26, 202122:12

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Video by FarrandJul 23, 202115:23

Just too long

Jan Culek copes with a tree that is almost impossible to style The pine Jan has chosen to work on (Pinus sylvestris) hasn’t the most ideal branch setting and trunk shape. It is a clump...

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Technique by FarrandJul 15, 202116:39

Doing the opposite

Instead of compacting and downsizing, David Soto opens and unfolds cramped branches We are used to seeing how branches and trunks are bent to bring the green areas closer to the interior, compress them and...

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Technique by FarrandJun 10, 202116:40

Trick of the master

Grafting techniques taught by bonsai Masters to improve your bonsai These techniques can all boosts the quality of your bonsai. Grafting, approach grafting and some simple bending are are just a few of the options...

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Gallery by RoyJun 2, 202115:59

Is this the Kokufu?

No, It is The Trophy, the largest show in Europe. A gallery of the best trees

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Gallery by RoyMay 27, 202115:59

Bonsai-San

Gallery - Bonsai-San

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Free by RoyMay 25, 202115:59

Made in Europe

A Gallery of the best bonsai shown during the Italian UBI convention

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Gallery by RoyMay 19, 202116:04

BONSAI SAN

Gallery Bonsai San

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Free by RoyMay 12, 202117:14

living art in the mountains

A Gallery of the best bonsai shown at the Arco Bonsai Show in Italy

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Gallery by RoyMay 7, 202116:48

Bonsai-San

Gallery Bonsai-San

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Gallery by RoyApr 30, 202116:12

World Bonsai Convention

Gallery WBC 2017 Saitama, Japan

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Gallery by RoyApr 30, 202116:04

Best of show

The 6th European Bonsai-san Show. A selection of the best bonsai

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Free by RoyApr 23, 202112:31

Trophy-WBC

Gallery Trophy WBC

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Free by RoyApr 21, 202115:29

The showstopper

The bonsai passion of Nik Rozman Nik Rozman has won big prizes at shows with his bonsai, but one of his major achievements so far is winning Best of Show at the recent edition of...

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Shohin by FarrandApr 20, 202115:00

Only the little ones

The famous Gafu Ten, which only shows the best shohin from Japan...

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Report by RoyApr 16, 202111:16

Gnarly Legacy

Elandan, a world of rock, wood, and bonsai by Dan Robinson ‘A beautifully groomed tree in the prime of its life doesn’t tell me much of a story. I want my trees to look profoundly...

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Profile by RoyApr 8, 202117:55

The Kokufu Lady

The bonsai passion of Cindy Verstraeten As one of the lucky few, Cindy Verstraeten managed to get her bonsai (Pinus densiflora) exhibited at the famous Kokufu-ten. Reason enough to ask this bonsai-impassioned woman how it...

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Styles by FarrandApr 8, 202114:37

Very delicate

Nik Rozman works for 12 years on a larch Larches are among Europe’s most delicate and feminine-looking conifers. Their fine foliage is nicely contrasted by the rugged bark of old specimens. Because of those features,...

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Gallery by RoyMar 7, 202116:19

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Technique by FarrandMar 4, 202121:14

Bonsai celebrity

How to create foliage pads on the so popular five needle pine, work on its roots and watering It’s needless to say that five needle pine (Pinus parviflora) is a very popular species for bonsai....

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Masterclass by FarrandFeb 26, 202112:26

The final test

Andrei Bessonov’s final work as an apprentice to Master Kimura After six years of apprenticeship under Mr Kimura, this is the ‘final test’ for Andrei, with a tree that was obtained specifically for this purpose....

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Shohin by FarrandFeb 19, 202115:39

Tiny love

The Gafu-ten exhibition brings together those who love these tiny bonsai The second part of a report of the 45th Gafu-ten held from 10 -12 January 2020. Every January it’s time for the major shohin […]

Garden visit by FarrandFeb 12, 202115:16

Keep it natural

The bonsai passion of Valter Giuliano Hidden in the Piëdmont mountains of Italy, you can find a small bonsai paradise. It’s the work of Valter Giuliano, who likes to keep things natural What is your...

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Shohin by FarrandJan 7, 202117:35

You can’t own it

The Gafu-ten exhibition brings together those who love these tiny bonsai Every year in January it is time for the major shohin exhibition in Japan, the Gafu-ten. Shohin lovers from all over the country and...

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Gallery by RoyJan 3, 202118:13

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Step by Step by FarrandDec 17, 202016:30

Short cut

Why are black pine needles so short? With the guidance of shohin expert, Hiroki Miura (Miura Baijyu-en, Osaka) the Japanese popstar, Ayaka Yamamoto, learns how to shorten needles on pines. In comparison to larger trees,...

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Gallery by RoyNov 1, 202017:23

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Styling by FarrandOct 23, 202016:32

What can you do with it?

Thierry Claude works on an impossible pine Despite the many doubts of his friends, Thierry Claude persisted with his plan to create a real show stopper from a seemingly worthless pine. Ultimately, all his effort...

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Video by FarrandOct 16, 202012:37

Two Masters, one pine

Marco Invernizzi reworks a very old mugo pine, which has a story to tell. Marco Invernizzi fell in love with the remarkable shapes of this Italian mugo pine (Pinus mugo). Although already touched by another...

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