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Western Hemlock

I seem to be getting more into the traditional style of bonsai now. While I love the look of penjing, especially that of my new dual-planter Douglas Fir penjing, I’m also getting into the smaller pot and single tree style of bonsai. I also want to try and make my focus on the native trees…
Starting Over

We recently experienced a heat wave that pushed temperatures over 100 degrees for almost a week! During this time many of my trees were unfortunately killed by the weather. Saddened by the loss of the trees that had become a regular fixture in my garden, I also learned a number of valuable lessons. Next time…
A Short History of Bonsai and Penjing

Today I wanted to dive into the history of both bonsai and penjing, and find out exactly what are the differences between them. Miniature trees and landscapes are found in many cultures and go by many other names, such as Hòn non bộ in Vietnam. In the United States, bonsai has become a “loanword”; a…