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I have always been addicted to the beauty of Japanese bonsai. Unfortunately, most of the best Japanese bonsai I see in the internet are trees that are not available here in the Philippines.  I...

Bougainvillea Bonsai This close to10-year-old bougainvillea (locally known as 21 Jewels) bonsai has been in my caring since 2006. I was still in college when my father brought this home as a gift to...

Species: Streblus Asper / Kalyos Style: Raft / Forest Date of Hunt: July 25, 2016 Date Planted: July 26, 2016 Among the numerous bonsai materials we collected is this beautiful raft Streblus Asper.  Got...

This tree is among the ones I have ordered from one of the FB groups I joined in.  These FB groups selling bonsai materials are described in one of my blog posts. See Facebook Groups...

My father helped me in collecting this neglected Crape Myrtle or Melendres that has been planted in our neighbor’s front yard for many years.  It is approximately 30 years old.  It was collected last...

I got this Tamarindus Indica from a local garden center on April 11, 2016.  The seller told me that it has been in this pot for more than 5 years and it should flower...

If you live in the Philippines and have no time to go and hunt for bonsai materials, a few facebook group of bonsai sellers and buyers might be the right place for you.  Selling...

If you check my previous blog post, I showcased the magnificent flowers of my dragon fruit tree. Well, a few weeks have passed and here’s what it turned out.

I got hooked watching several videos about how to make bonsai clay pots.  I got so inspired by the Tokoname pots made in Japan and I thought I want to try making my own....