Educational Material
Nursery Stock Evaluation: A great article to review before you head to your local nursery to find your next treasure! Thanks to Andy Berry
Foundations of Design: Learn to apply design concepts to your bonsai art. Thanks to Dave Regan
Bonsai Species for Beginners: David McPeters thoughts on how to get started with species that set you up for success!
Soil Basics: A primer on bonsai soil with the intent of providing a knowledge foundation for success
Advancing
Heat Bed Construction: A next-level technique to boost your success with early season repotting and care for collected material
Pine Cultivation and Refinement: Cultivation of refined pine bonsai is a must in the Rocky Mountain Region. Start here. Thanks to Tom Anglewicz
Heat Protection for Bonsai: Learn simple measures to protect you bonsai from a late spring heat spell to keep them growing at their best. Thanks to Andy Berry
Bonsai Preparation for Formal Display: Useful tips from 2018 artist of the year Les Siroky on how to prepare your trees for exhibition
BCI Article on RMBS 49th Annual Exhibition: A landmark event! Write up by Tom Anglewicz
Ficus in Colorado: Have unique horticultural needs in the Rocky Mountain region
Bonsai Soil and Microbiota: Paul Koenning describes the nuances of bonsai soil micro culture
Accent Elements in Formal Display: Larry Jackel describes some considerations for accent elements
Asymmetry, symmetry and Balance: Mike Britten explores bonsai design concepts informed by nature
Pinyon Pine as Bonsai New bonsai frontier. Thanks to Andy Berry, Tom Anglewicz and Mike Britten
Spring Concepts 2019 Artist of the Year Adam Johnson outlines spring scope of work
Colorado Spruce as Bonsai : Will Kerns explores this Rocky Mountain native as superior material
Bonsai Containers 201 : Mike Britten expands our container understanding