Utah Juniper (aka “Big Sexy”) Now that I have settled back in California, it’s time to rebuild my Bonsai collection!  For the past 6 mont...

As I was preparing for my apprenticeship in Japan, there was some big decisions to be made.  I had about 15 or so Bonsai trees and nowher...

Kishu Shimpaku grafted on Sierra Juniper It’s great to be home!  Though once I got home, there wasn’t much time for a vacation and I got ...

The Return Of The King A few months ago I was fortunate enough to work on this large Japanese Black Pine.  The work wasn’t major and invo...

The Bonsai Ceramics of Syu-zan (舟山) For those of you that don’t know, I’ve been actively learning and collecting more and more Bonsai cer...

A Western Juniper Awaits The last time I was in California was September of 2012 and during that time I got a chance to reunite not with ...

Private Collector Celebrates! Last week we went over to Daijuen and helped them setup a special show for one of their customers. I’ve per...

22nd Annual Gomangoku Show 五万石展 (Daijuen and Friends) In December of 2012, I was fortunate enough to be a part of a large local show host...

Shimapku, The Unexpected Surprise It was just another work day at Mr. Moriyama’s garden in early December and the weather was starting to...

32nd Annual Taikan-ten A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend the 32nd annual Taikan exhibit held in Kyoto.  The show was held ...