by Lucy | Sep 16, 2018 | Flowering Shrub, General, Summer |
Green spring foliage to crimson flowers in summer! Crape Myrtle is a perennial favorite in the Northwest due to minimal water requirements in our dry summers and long bloom time, from July to frost. The spectacular flowers grace our city streets when much has passed...
by Lucy | Aug 6, 2018 | General |
The loveliest twin trees ever! This Shimpaku Juniper — Juniperus sinensis — has been with me for several years. Lately I have discovered it is not one but two trees! The seemingly single trunk is two specimens planted together when they were seedlings, and...
by Lucy | Aug 4, 2018 | General |
My newest specialty is pruning in the Japanese style for trees in the landscape. Japanese Maples are among the favorite trees in our area for plantings around our homes, and no wonder! They look fabulous, grow without any effort, and keep their colors true in all...
by Lucy | Jul 27, 2018 | General |
See us in September, under cooler conditions..! Bonsai Akira studio will be open to visitors again on Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th, from 11:00AM to 5:00PM. You are welcome ot stroll the garden and enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade while our son...
by Lucy | Jul 18, 2018 | General |
Welcome to all levels of bonsai enthusiasts! I will again be teaching my class entitled “Bonsai is for Everyone”. This is an all levels class, covering the basics of styling. I welcome you to bring a bonsai or purchase a plant at the nursery, or simply...
by Lucy | Jul 18, 2018 | General |
New styling of perennials using Japanese moss planting. My latest discovery is Kokedama– the art of wrapping plants in a nest of moss to create a planting sans pot. The plants love it! And the bonus is good health and a vibrant presentation of our most loved...
by Lucy | Jul 18, 2018 | General |
Small trees under the shady canopy. Come and visit the bonsai nursery and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade under the shady Dawn Redwood. At our next open studio I will again host Sherri Aytche as she shows new work in ceramics. Preview Sherri’s newest creations...
by Lucy | Jun 27, 2018 | General |
Bonsai is inspiration for my landscape stylings. I had a rare privilege yesterday to style a Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum “Tamukayama”, about forty years old. This is my second time working with this tree, and it is beginning to show the love. Lifting the...
by Lucy | Jun 6, 2018 | General |
Portland ceramic artist Sherri Aytche brings her unique planters for bonsai to the studio. We are fortunate indeed to have visiting artist Sherri Aytche, a Portland based ceramicist, bringing new work to the studio for our Open Garden event this coming weekend. Sherri...
by Lucy | May 22, 2018 | General |
Chamaecyparis pisifera “Boulevard” glows blue in the landscape. This Boulevard Cypress has been under refinement for about three years. It was bought by a friend last year, and this week I got to do the final touches on the styling. This tree is about...
by Lucy | May 15, 2018 | General |
Pottery by Sherri Aytche for this “Red Dragon” Maple Bonsai. A fabulous specimen of Acer palmatum “Red Dragon” came my way a year or so ago, and it now has a container worthy of its delicate and exquisite coloring and profile. A recent creation...
by Lucy | May 15, 2018 | General |
Explore dimension and texture in ceramic vessels for bonsai. This summer will feature a guest artist at Bonsai Akira’s next Open Studio. Portland ceramic artist Sherri Aytche has been making pottery for home and garden for several years. New explorations include...
by Lucy | May 11, 2018 | General |
Syringa palibin achieves perfection. This little tree has been waiting for its chance– this is the “year of the lilac” in my book! never have they been so lovely! and my little bonsai specimens have thrived in a cool spring, producing fragrant blooms...
by Lucy | May 5, 2018 | General |
Native conifer tells its story in movement and contour. This California Juniper has been waiting for its first styling since being placed in a container several years ago. Today I was delighted to have it featured at my studio open garden among the dozens of bonsai of...
by Lucy | Mar 8, 2018 | General |
Bonsai and Pottery in a garden setting! On Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th, I will be featuring bonsai and locally made pottery containers by Portland ceramic artist Sherri Aytche at my garden studio setting. We will be a featured open garden on the Hardy Plant...
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