http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano Just another Knowledge of Bonsai Sponsored Blogs weblog Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:51:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The First Annual National Bonsai Exhibit has come and gone but the lingering glow of the weekend is still felt in my heart. It was a wonderful event - meeting bonsai friends that I see only at conventions and exhibits and meeting wonderful trees that were awe inspiring. ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2008/11/07/aijou/ In our journey exploring the beauty of bonsai, we often meet people that become inspiration to us in our pursuit. Many have inspired me in my love of shohin bonsai but the initial inspirations were definitely Suthin Sukolsolvisit and Dorie Froning. Dorie was very prominent in carrying the ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2008/05/20/small-inspirations/ I am sorry for the long delay in writing. I've actually been very busy at New England Bonsai repotting trees since January (Hitoshi brought back some fine specimens from California then and many needed repotting). I've also been busy teaching classes and starting to work in my own ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2008/04/02/the-cycle-begins-again/ There are many species traditionally used for bonsai that do not make very convincing shohin bonsai. The leaves may be too large, internodes too spacious, etc. It doesn't stop us from trying them though! I still remember seeing a shohin magnolia in japan with one large and ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2008/01/01/38/ ... I've come to talk with you again.' I'm always reminded of these great lyrics from Simon and Garfunkels 'Sound of Silence' when late fall begins to slide into darkness. Winter is the fourth season - the one many of us dislike the most. Why is that? It is the season ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2007/11/29/hello-darkness-my-old-friend/ One of the sweetest feelings one can experience is coming across something surprisingly beautiful that was completely unexpected. Maybe walking through the woods and coming upon a wild red fox walking unsuspectingly across your path or looking through a nursery for bonsai material and finding something that stops you ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2007/10/09/kai-kou/ The shohin symposium was a real charge. I met many great bonsai friends and learned a lot of new (and old) techniques for beautifying our shohin bonsai. The exhibit was better than I expected. Folks are really progressing in the artform. Bill Valavanis always puts on ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2007/09/11/thoughts-on-styling-bonsai/ Sorry I haven't written much lately - I've had other committments that have kept me away from the computer. I've moved my youngest son to college in New York City and spent a few days there. I was struck with how little natural space residents had for plants ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2007/08/25/dog-days-of-august/ Saw this quote on a site the other day: It is essential to experience all the times and moods of one good place. (Thomas Merton) I have lived in my house for 27 years and have cultivated a bonsai collection for about 20 of those years in this same place. The ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2007/08/07/a-good-place/ after my last entry on the Shohin Bonsai Symposium in Rochester and mention of an American Shohin Bonsai Society, I was contacted by two shohin bonsai enthusiasts who have become motivated to try and get the organization started again. Bravo! I'll let you know of any progress. Shohin ... http://blogs.knowledgeofbonsai.org/john_romano/2007/07/26/shohin-bonsai-in-north-america/