Branch Development on Squamata Juniper
by Mike Konig (mkonig)
FIRST PLACE! Not a short-term project, but convincing results can be achieved from the outset. more..

Beginner Buds: How To Get Started Creating Bonsai!
by Lesley Kuhn (Lesley)
SECOND PLACE! I discovered a copy of Sunset Magazine's Bonsai in a box in the garage dated 1978... more..

Lowering a Large-Caliper Branch
by Chris Johnston (bonsaikc)
THIRD PLACE! What if a branch is so large that it cannot be successfully bent? more..

A Visit to Ginkgo Bonsai Nursery in Belgium
by Mark Fields (maf71459)
I decided to stop in Laarne, Belgium to see if I could find Ginkgo Bonsai Nursery... more..

The Wonderful and Varied Jade
by midwestbonsai
Jade are one of the most carefree bonsai to be found... more..

Sources of Inspiration
by Rowan (rowan57)
Inspiration is a key factor in any art form... more..

Stayin' Alive!!
by Ashley Barns
Before buying your Bonsai, be sure to check the tree out completely... more..

What a difference a year makes!
by Rowan (rowan57)
When I first became interested in Bonsai as a hobby it was the winter of 2003. That December proved to be a great education for me... more..

Where are the Bonsai Groupies?
by Will_Heath
Throughout my life I have been involved in many extracurricular activities...they all had one common denominator; they all had groupies... more..

Tool Sharpening: Basics
by Vance Hanna
I have been familiar with cutting tool technology early on: I was a rep for one of the largest cutting tool companies in the USA. more..

The Future of Bonsai, The Third Dimension
by Will_Heath
There has been a lot of talk throughout the last year on this forum and others as to what the future holds for the art of bonsai... more..

A Friendly Inspiration
by J Loots (Wildolive)
The Eagle flew past the Tree… He only knew it as the tree that wanted to leave the mountain ridge... but the Tree knew it should always hold on. more..

American Idol vs. bonsaiTALK
by Al Keppler (bonsaial1)
American Idol, reality TV at its best! Born in the UK and reaching puberty in America. How long will it last? more..