Monthly Archives: November 2013

Spectacular highlights!!

Originally posted on Japanese Bonsai Pots Blog:
In today’s episode, we visit the garden of legendary artist Masahiko Kimura. It was interesting seeing the bonsai I had seen and admired(as have all of you) in magazines and books, through the…

Originally posted on Bonsai Eejit:
Just heard that Peter Adams has sadly died. A true artist in the bonsai world.  I think I have every book that he wrote in my collection. His drawings were inspirational. Rest in peace. These…

Originally posted on Bonsai Eejit:
It’s time to get organised people! After years without an organised bonsai scene in Ireland we now have a new drive to fulfill the needs of bonsai enthusiasts across this Island. As Chairman of the…

Valavanis Bonsai Blog My friend in the hotel lobby. On Saturday morning we went to the opening of the Choseki Kai Suiseki Exhibition before heading on to the Taikan Bonsai Exhibition. We actually got there at 9am and the show … Continue reading →

Valavanis Bonsai Blog Although beautiful, the Japanese maples in the garden temples are not quite at their peak of color yet. So, rather than share photos of colorful maples, I thought I’d share an interesting colorful character I saw in … Continue reading →

Valavanis Bonsai Blog Thursday was judging day for the Taikan Bonsai Exhibition. Julian Adams and I first went with the tour to visit the Ryoanji Temple, where I caught him selecting seed. We then took a taxi to the exhibition. … Continue reading →