Gafu Ten 2013

In for a penny as they say, here’s more from Jonas, this time from the Gafu Ten 2013. I just love the wee ones. I will definitely be making more of an effort this year to develope more shohin bonsai in my collection.

Spring?

crocus

Kokufu Ten 2013

May last offering from this years Kokufu Ten, this time courtesy of Jonas who has kindly shared his shots with me. Jonas is Chemistry Student in Japan but hopes to take up a bonsai apprenticeship this year at one of the leading Bonsai Nurseries in Japan. You can check out Jonas’s Blog here: Katsuraleaf Bonsai 

Enjoy the Gallery

Fuji Cherry

My Fuji Cherry is on the verge of flowering.

Old News

Back in December I made this post about a famous tree in my area.  I always thought the BBC were on the ball but they are only now catching up 🙂

Click on the image below to read an article today on the BBCNI News website

 

Really BBC, keep up! 🙂

Here Comes the Sun

Sometimes it worth getting up a little earlier.

I Love this time of year

I really do love this time of year. Watching trees waking up and starting to push their new leaves.

Japanese Maple

Trident Maple

Japanese Larch

Totally Off Topic!

but just had to share this. Got a link for this in an email, thanks Hugh 🙂 Amazing footage of a glacier calving. Watch full screen on youtube for a better experience.

Video

Channel worth a Subscribe on YT

Some good content on this channel from Jonas Sandell.

More from the Wessex Bonsai Society Auction

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Carrying on from yesterday, here are a few more that caught my eye from the  Wessex Bonsai Society Auction.

A few more pines. Click images for details.

Junipers

Some Flowering trees as well, including this Azalea.

and some raw material if you are looking for something to get your teeth into.