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British Shohin Association Annual Show 2012 photos and movie
I have just returned home for the BSA Show at Willowbog…Willowbog is in the wilds of Northern England 5 mile along a single track road off the main road network. It took me a total of seven hours...
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Bonsai Loud speakers
JVC recently unveiled a beautiful line of bonsai-laden Kirikabu speakers at this year’s Tokyo Designer’s Week. Created out of eco-friendly plastic, the conceptual series of speakers can be assembled...
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Wonderful book about Japanese Shohin Trees & Antique Pots with English subtitles
I was quite excited this morning as I took receipt of a beautiful book from the Japan Shohin Bonsai Association. My teenage son thought it was something for him when he saw the package as all the...
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Simon Haddon Bonsai Potter showcase #11 Video
Simon Haddon tell us about his influences and encourages everyone to make pots, you can visit his website here
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First Photos from the Shohin UK Exhibition 2013
I could not make it to the British Shohin Exhibition but My good friend Paul Bowerbank kindly let me use his photos for the blog
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Shohin UK Bonsai Exhibition 2013 Video
A Great Video from winner Andy Jordan of the fabulous Shohin UK Bonsai Exhibition 2013. Set to be one of the Premier Shohin Events in Europe the very best trees from around the UK were shown, this...
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Creating a Shohin Taxus by cutting the tree in half
Finding a Shohin Yamadori Taxus that displays aged deadwood is very difficult, the solution is to either air layer or as shown here, reduce the height of the tree. This lovely little 25cm tall Taxus...
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Listen to Mark Cooper talking about this Gekkou Ito shohin pot
Mark and Ritta Cooper has set the bar very high for the quality of their Shohin displays, I interview Mark about this amazing Gekkou Ito Pot that was on display at Willowbog BSA show March 2014...
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British Shohin Bonsai: A new beginning
I admire anyone who wants to drive the interest of bonsai onwards and upwards, and also to take in a new direction. Embracing online communication via social media, blogging etc. fully will reach a...
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Outstanding Exhibition at Wirral Bonsai Club UK
Today I was invited to be the judge it what has to be the most dynamic Bonsai club in the UK. The Wirral Bonsai Club goes from strength to strength, I visit this show every two years and I am always...
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British Shohin Bonsai exhibition at RHS Wisley Gardens
My Cascade Olive displayed with a Bronze Heron and Scroll by Sonia Stella Last weekend I visited the British Shohin Bonsai exhibition at RHS Wisley Gardens in the South of England. RHS Wisley is...
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A Review: Online Shohin Bonsai Course by Morten Albek
Morten Albek has a very relaxing voice perfect for introducing you to Shohin Bonsai, that combined with VERY high production values and detailed content make this course a pleasure to watch and...
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