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LATEST ARTICLES ( 9 )

• PTBonsai.com and the Future

  

  Trident Maple that I’ve been working on since 2014.I know it’s been awhile since I’ve written a blog and now that my business as grown a bit and become more... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2020 GARDENING, HOME

• 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 months, I have been slowly rebuilding the Bonsai... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 GARDENING, HOME

• The Trident Maple

  

  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 nowhere to keep them during m... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Welcome Home… Now Get to Work!

  

  Kishu Shimpaku grafted on Sierra JuniperIt’s great to be home!  Though once I got home, there wasn’t much time for a vacation and I got right to work. Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Return Of The King

  

  “Zuiou” 1996 Kokufu prize winner, Japanese Black PineA few months ago I was fortunate enough to work on this large Japanese Black Pine. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Bonsai Ceramics of Syu-zan (舟山)

  

  The Bonsai Ceramics of Syu-zan (舟山)A ceramics plate showing all of Syu-zan’s chop marks.For those of you that don’t know, I’ve been actively... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• A Western Juniper Awaits

  

  Front?The last time I was in California was September of 2012 and during that time I got a chance to reunite not with just family and friends but with my trees! Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Private Collector Celebrates!

  

  Renjishi DollLast week we went over to Daijuen and helped them setup a special show for one of their customers. I’ve personally never met this customer so I... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• 22nd Annual Gomangoku Show 五万石展 (Daijuen and Friends)

  

  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 hosted by Daiju-en. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 GARDENING, HOME