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New Bonsai Training Video

chuhin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:42:14 +0000

The new bonsai video dedicated to the training of scale junipers was just released a few days ago.

Here is the link to the new DVD and other training videos: http://bonsaiboon.com/pages/shopping.html

Journey of a California Juniper Bonsai

chuhin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:27 +0000

The Journey continues for James’ bonsai. In 2009 he did the first primary work as seen in this picture (from an older post on this site)

Now after a years of growth and a bit more work on the jins, it looks happy and healthy – and it has a bit more shape. It is also easier to see where the style of this bonsai is moving.

James is doing the right thing here. He is letting the young branches run. He knows he is making the structure that the final vision will rest upon. It is only after the 3rd or 4th styling and cutback that he will in the end start pinching this juniper — for refinement and final look.

Potentilla Bonsai

chuhin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:02 +0000

Bonsai before lunch:

Below, same bonsai after lunch. What do you like better, all the flowers or a bonsai on its way to refinement?