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Walter Pall
We have watched the landscape of Western bonsai evolve considerably over the past few decades, and few practitioners have stirred as much conversation—and occasional controversy—as…
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Why Beginners Don’t Need “Beginner” Bonsai: Lessons from Davao’s Workshop Model
Why Beginners Don’t Need “Beginner” Bonsai: Lessons from Davao’s Workshop Model We’ve noticed a troubling trend in how bonsai gets taught to newcomers, and a…
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The Luxury of Patience: What High-End Automotive Craftsmanship Teaches Us About Bonsai Culture
The Luxury of Patience: What High-End Automotive Craftsmanship Teaches Us About Bonsai Culture We’ve always maintained that bonsai is as much about philosophy as it…
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When Anime Meets Bonsai: What Pop Culture Gets Right About Our Art
When Anime Meets Bonsai: What Pop Culture Gets Right About Our Art We’ve noticed a fascinating trend lately: bonsai appearing in unexpected corners of global…
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The Radical Joy of Satsuki: Why Growing Your Own Way Matters More Than Perfect Form
The Radical Joy of Satsuki: Why Growing Your Own Way Matters More Than Perfect Form We’ve noticed a quiet revolution happening in bonsai clubs across…
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Michael Morden
We first became aware of Michael Morden’s work through the increasingly visible presence of his trees in online bonsai communities and at exhibitions where his…
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Why Diplomatic Bonsai Events Matter More Than You Think
Why Diplomatic Bonsai Events Matter More Than You Think We’ve watched bonsai diplomacy unfold for decades, but the recent appearance of Japan’s envoy at the…
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45 Years of Bonsai in Pittsburgh — And What Every Regional Show Gets Right That Your Local Club Probably Doesn’t
45 Years of Bonsai in Pittsburgh — And What Every Regional Show Gets Right That Your Local Club Probably Doesn’t We pay close attention whenever a regional bonsai society hits a milestone, and the… More
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Koji Hiramatsu
When we consider the practitioners who have shaped modern bonsai aesthetics over the past several decades, Koji Hiramatsu…
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Fan Shunli
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Why Regional Bonsai Shows Are the Training Ground You’re Ignoring
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Why Regional Bonsai Competitions Matter More Than Ever
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