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| My interest in the art of plants in a container was reborn in 2006 when I joined the Minnesota Bonsai Society. There I acquired my first bonsai, a golden gate ficus which I won for one dollar in a raffle. This bonsai evolved into my first 'Tree and Land' penjing. Through activities within MBS my knowledge and skill of the art has steadily improved so that I'm now eager to show my work. Just click on a name or button to go there. And enjoy! |
| site last updated February 2, 2012 - Articles |
| This shohin ficus nerifolia started out as a trunk cutting, no roots and no leaves. Potted in acidic rooting soil, it quickly rooted and refoliated in a couple of months in my outdoor greenhouse. It was transplanted recently into this Charles Iker cresent pot using tropical soil. Tree height 14 cm. (5.5 in.) Trunk diameter at base 2.5 cm. (1 in.) |
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This chumono gollum jade was found at an eBay auction in August
of 2008, aka crassula portulacea. Other names are spoon jade
and finger jade. The tree was repotted into this Chinese zisha pot
using succulent soil, and foliage trimmed to the broom style seen
here.
Tree height 51 cm. (20 in.) Trunk diameter at base 8 cm. (3 in.)
Est'd age ca. 23 years 2011.
of 2008, aka crassula portulacea. Other names are spoon jade
and finger jade. The tree was repotted into this Chinese zisha pot
using succulent soil, and foliage trimmed to the broom style seen
here.
Tree height 51 cm. (20 in.) Trunk diameter at base 8 cm. (3 in.)
Est'd age ca. 23 years 2011.
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| Often I'm asked how long I've been active in bonsai, and in a lot of words my answer always describes a 'bonsai tree of learning' and where I am on that tree. So I hand-sketched this imagined tree. Where am I on the tree? Answer at bottom of picture frame. |
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My chumono autumn tamarack. Eastern American tamarack collected in
northern Minnesota in early 1990's. This is the best display of fall colors
that I have seen. Tree has been in training for 3 years. Potted in conifer
soil in a chinese oval, clay pot.
Tree is 71 cm. (28 in.) tall. Nebari base is 8-10 cm. (3-4 in.) wide.
Est'd age is ca. 25 years 2011.
northern Minnesota in early 1990's. This is the best display of fall colors
that I have seen. Tree has been in training for 3 years. Potted in conifer
soil in a chinese oval, clay pot.
Tree is 71 cm. (28 in.) tall. Nebari base is 8-10 cm. (3-4 in.) wide.
Est'd age is ca. 25 years 2011.
Kifu trident maple forest in winter silhouette. Trees were acquired
at the Spring 2007 MBS auction. Transplanted into deciduous soil
in an oval Chinese zisha tray March 2010.
Trees range in size from 30-43 cm. (12-17 in.) tall.
Est'd age of trees is 8 years old 2011. In training 4 years.
at the Spring 2007 MBS auction. Transplanted into deciduous soil
in an oval Chinese zisha tray March 2010.
Trees range in size from 30-43 cm. (12-17 in.) tall.
Est'd age of trees is 8 years old 2011. In training 4 years.