Archive for September, 2007

Midwest Bonsai Societies Fall Exhibition

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

This years show celebrates the Midwest Bonsai Societies 30th Anniversary.
Bonsai master Susumu Nakamura help in the celebration, acting as judge of the show.


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Best of Show
Grape (Vitis vinerifera) by Jeff Hale


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First Place
Ficus Burt daveyii by Lucia Hayworth


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Second Place
Nippon Daisy (Chrysanthemum nipponicum) by William Valavanis


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Thrid Place
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) By Phil Malhiot


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Award of Merit
Juniperus procumbens ‘nana’ By Phil Malhiot


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Award of Merit
Korean Hornbeam (Carpinus turczaninovii) By Steve Jetzer


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Award of Merit
Boulevard Cypress (Chamaecypress pilifera ‘Boulevard’) By Harold Behrens


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Award of Merit
Scheffelera By Alan Magruder


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Award of Merit
White Pine (Pinus parvifolia) By Lucia Heyworth


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Award of Merit
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) By Jack Fried


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Award of Merit
Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) By Jack Fried


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Award of Merit
Juniperus chinensis phitzeriana By Phil Malhiot


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Award of Merit
Japanese Holly (Ilex serrata) By Jeff Hale


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Mame and Accent Display By Katherine “Cat” Nelson


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Shohin Display By William Valavanis
Close-ups below


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American Larch (Larix laricina)


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Koto Hime Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Koto Hime”)


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Little Gem Dwarf Spruce (Picea abies “Little Gem”)


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Little Gem Dwarf Spruce (Picea abies “Little Gem”)


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Crabapple ‘Adams’ (Malus X ‘Adams’)


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Japanese Hornbeam (Carpinus japonica)


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Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus quinquefolia & tricuspidata)


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Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) By Dan Kosta


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Willow Leaf Fig (Ficus nerifolia) By Cass Bonsai Garden


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Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum) By Lucia Heyworth


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Ban Sho Ho Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thuubongi ‘Ban Sho Ho’) By James Doyle


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Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum) By James Bailey


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Taxus sp. By Christopher Cook


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Trident Maple (Acer buergeranum) By Clint Elsing


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Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) By Andrew Smith


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Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergiana) By Steve Jetzer


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Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thumbergii) By Steve Snoke

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Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

The Knowledge of Bonsai Forum
Progressive Styling Contest
Sponsored by Bonsai Focus Magazine

We are proud to annouce the winners of the first Knowledge of Bonsai Progressive Styling Contest.

Best Overall Bonsai

Hans Van Meer (Netherlands) Entry Thread

Professional

Collected Stock

Hans Van Meer (Netherlands) Entry Thread

Raw Stock

No Entries in this category

Pre-Bonsai Stock

John Pitt (United Kingdom) Entry Thread

Non-Professional

Collected Stock

Rune Kyrdalen (Norway) Entry Thread

Raw Stock

David Fairbanks (United Kingdom) Entry Thread

Pre-Bonsai Stock

John Geanangel (USA) Entry Thread

Bonus Categories

Most Original Design

Robert Steven (Indonesia) Entry Thread

Best Solution to a Problem

John Pitt (United Kingdom) Entry Thread

Each Entry Thread has been updated with the scores and comment from the three judges!

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So much to do and so little time.

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Well, the KoB Progressive Styling contest is almost over, still awaiting the judges results. I want to personally thank everyone who participated in on way or another, entering, promoting, donating.

This has been an exciting contest for us and I hope it was just as much fun for you!

Get ready for next years!

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The cloud has lifted

Saturday, September 1st, 2007

For some time I have been feeling disconected from my bonsai and bonsai in general.

Well, I am happy annouce that it was only a small hump in the road, I am back and in full effect!

This just goes to show that if you love something, it will show you the way.

Good luck to all in the contest!

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