Jin & Tonic

Spring and summer are upon us and our dormant bonsai trees have emerged from their winter sleep. Now your bonsai and prebonsai are in full growth and now we all face certain decisions that need to be … read more

Deadwood on a bonsai in the form of Jin adds an effectively realistic feature to a bonsai design. Jins on trees in nature are naturally created when branches are broken by strong winds, by the weight … read more

One often ponders this question, what we make of ourselves, and frequently we hesitate to give an honest answer. However, the reality is very simple to define if we are bonsaist or not. To help w … read more

Almost everyone begins their journey into a bonsai hobby by killing their first tree. It's like a rite of passage. There are on-line support groups for guilt-ridden bonsai enthusiasts who grieve over … read more

The centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy is in some sense a divine experience, with every stroke and carefully chosen character reflecting the writer's spirit and personality. It is an art tha … read more

HI! Hope everyone is doing well. I had a few thoughts I wanted to share with everyone. Nothing earth shattering in the article BUT perhaps someone might get some use from my ramblings.1) Concerning Ju … read more