Daily Archives: June 12, 2012

Take three cedars ……..

Posted on June 12, 2012 by willowbogger

This features three more bonsai from a local enthusiasts collection that we have just put on the Willowbog Bonsai on-line shop. This semi-cascade Atlantic cedar is a well-known bonsai in our region. It has appeared in at least one Newstead … Continue reading →

Is Tanuki really a dirty word ?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by willowbogger

TANUKI 狸・貍, MUJINA 狢・貉, MAMI 猯・貒 Magical Fox-Like Dog with Shape-Shifting Powers Trickster & Spook, Originally Evil, Now Benevolent Modern-Day Icon of Generosity, Cheer, and Prosperity Found Often Outside Japanese Bars & Restaurants If tanuki is a trick then how … Continue reading →

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Fancy a threesome ?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by willowbogger

Have just put these three Scots pines, Pinus sylvestris on our on-line shop. From the collection of an enthusiast not entirely unconnected with my last post ! This mature Scots bonsai is so like this species in the landscape, a … Continue reading →