Removing the Large and Unwanted Root of a Bougainvillea
Since the day I collected this 21J Bougainvillea, the root crossing over the other major ones has always been an eye sore. I didn’t remove it as advised by a good friend. He suggested...
Japanese Black Pine In The Philippines
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...
Mission Accomplished: Moss Hunting in the River Side
Moss, with its delicate beauty, has always held a special place in the visual narrative of bonsai artistry. While I may not be preparing for any imminent exhibitions, the idea of enhancing my future...
Repotting of a Decade Old Bougainvillea Bonsai
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...
Kalyos / Streblus Asper Forest Progression
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...
Streblus Asper or Kalyos Forest Bonsai Progression
We got a few Streblus Asper / Kalyos materials collected from Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro last July 25, 2016. I was looking to collect straight individual trees that will serve as the main material for...
How to Make a Bonsai Pinoy Style (Part 4)
This should be the last part but definitely not the least of our How to Make a Bonsai Pinoy Style series. This time, Sir Nolan discusses the different bonsai styles and the inspiration obtained...
How to Make a Bonsai Pinoy Style (Part 3)
So you picked the bonsai material that you’d like to work on and now have an idea of the basics. It’s time to get your hands dirty. In this chapter of How to Make...
How to Make a Bonsai Pinoy Style (Part 2)
Here is part 2 of our How to Make a Bonsai Pinoy Style series. Although the content of this post is also available via Bonsai Institute of the Philippines FB page, I thought I’d...
How to Make a Bonsai Pinoy Style (Part 1)
We will discuss the most, if not all, possible information that a Pinoy bonsai beginner needs to know to start the hobby. Enjoy nuggets of information in this three-part series of How to Make...