I am constantly bombarded by requests for help from people who want to create beautiful bonsai. Some are just starting out and some have been plodding away for years. The defining factor is a concern about doing it wrong and messing up their material. This comes from...
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Noelanders Trophy 2014
Kaizen Bonsai will be kicking off the new year with a visit to the Noelanders Trophy in Belgium. It's 14 years since I first visited this great show and have been every year since. This has become the premier bonsai show in Europe and a meeting point for bonsai...
Good News! Masakuni is Risen.
It's very refreshing to have some good news, there is more and more of it about if you look in the right places. Today I am pleased to say that Masakuni Bonsai tools are back in stock. Since the dark clouds of gloom gathered over the crash induced by greedy bastard...
Ho, Ho, Humbug!
I have no idea why but I seem to have gained a reputation for being a grumpy old git. I am sure the irony of this statement will not be lost on those that know me or have been on the receiving end of an unfeeling email. I have a penchant for the truth, what you see is...
Shipping Dates For Christmas
As we approach silly season everyone seems to have a heightened sense of urgency. Here at KB we have already noticed the stress building. This time of year we get lots of frantic phone calls, folk with high pitched voices talking really fast making sure no stone is...
A Couple of Great New Tools Coming Soon
Just had a delivery of these two great tools. They will be live on the site this week. G. Condor Fidelis Neck Knife - High Carbon Steel As it's name implies a neck knife is a small knife that you can hang around your neck on a chain (supplied). It hangs down...
New Bonsai & Yamadori Stock Just Arrived
Trees may be going dormant but here at Kaizen Bonsai we never sleep. It's before first light Sunday morning and having done me emails this morning (about an hour) here I am messing with a blog post. They say 'the early bird gets the worm' but I hate worms, leave that...
Important Bonsai Care Information for Autumn
Here in the U.K autumn is rapidly giving way to winter and it's now time to complete some very important work to ensure your bonsai have a good dormant season. Neglect this work at your peril. When keeping bonsai it is important to follow good nursery practice. It's...
Everybody’s Buying Bonsai
Here at KB we like to think we have the best selection of bonsai and raw material available for sale in the UK. It appears a whole bunch of you agree. We have just had what must be the best few days selling bonsai ever. Sincere thanks for all of our customers for your...
Heathrow Bonsai Show – A GREAT day out!
Sunday 3 November found me stumbling around in the dark at 4am in my keks trying to get dressed without causing too much of a ruckus. The reason for being afoot at such an unearthly hour? I had agreed to attend the Heathrow Bonsai show and because I live in the nether...