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2017-Q1
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2016-Q4
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People & Collections
Book Reviews
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Clubs Band Together to Create a Bonsai Garden in Western Canada; A vital program that helps safeguard bonsai in an emergency or while you are away
2016-Q3
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Arcobonsai, Celebrating 31 years of conventions
In Memoriam; Guillermo Castaño Ramirez
Bonsai Intermediate Course launched on Bonsai Empire Website
2016-Q2
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BCI and BCI China forge new links; In Memoriam, Arthur Skolnik
2016-Q1
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2015-Q4
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BCI Awards at the 2015 Convention, Guangzhou, China; Canadian bonsai artist Norm Haddrick recognized for his many years of volunteer service; BCI Awards at the 11th Crespi Cup, Italy; A Year in Malaysian Bonsai; Register for Bonsai in the Garden Learning Seminars in Michigan; All India Bonsai Summit Held at Bhopal; Rocknockers of the World Unite at Annual Symposium.
2015-Q3
Inside 2015-Q3 Tours, Exhibits and Conventions Suseok on Center Stage; 20th Annual Korean/American Viewing Stone Exhibition
Interview by Jack L. Dennis, USA
2015 BCI Convention and the 12th Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Viewing Stone Convention and Exhibition, Guangzhou, China An Exhibit of Art: Bonsai at the Lynden Sculpture Garden
By Jack Douthitt, USA
Articles Tree in Mind Clay in Hand; Gong Linmin, Master Ceramic Artist
By Tom Elias, USA
il Nibelungo; How a semi-cascade Mugo pine became an informal upright Sumo Bonsai: A collective work of art.
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
The Chinese Garden at the Mannheim Luisenpark, Germany
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bougainvillea Re-Born: Phoenix Graft
By Lew Buller, USA
People Puerto Rico: Bonsai in Isla Encanta with Norma Rodriguez
By Kathy Coffman, USA
BCI Member Spotlight: A Lover of Mountains, Anthony V Gedang, Philippines
Book Reviews The Bonsai Beginner’s Course: Teaching a new generation of bonsai enthusiasts
News The Bonsai Beginner’s Course: Teaching a new generation of bonsai enthusiasts Update: BCI 2015 Photo Competition & Album BCI Board Member Nikunj Parekh receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun BCI Excellence Award at the 30th Arcobonsai in Italy Making Bonsai History in Vietnam New BCI Website Tree and Stone of the Month; New Feature on New BCI Website |
2015-Q2
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Grand Bonsai Exhibition Enthralls Lucknowites By Avadh Bonsai Association, India
2015-Q1
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Bonsai Art of Bjorn Bjorholm
Book Reviews
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Hua Fong Bonsai Exhibition, Taipei, Taiwan by Malcolm Hughes, UK
2014 Orchid and Bonsai Competition & Exhibition: Malaysia by IS Ng, Malaysia
2014-Q4
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Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
Articles
People & Collections
A Spotlight on BCI Members
The Bougie Man from Koloa, Kauai: Sam Lee, Hawaii, USA
Pauline Muth,USA, Recipient of 2014 BCI Distinguished Service Award
A Strong Supporter of Bonsai: Soeroso Soemopawiro, Indonesia
Book Reviews
News
New Venue for the Noelanders Trophy XVI, in 2015
2014-Q3
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Bonsai in the Piazza; Major Changes at the Weyerhaeuser Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection; Bonsai and Suiseki in Slovakia; With Spring Comes a Harvest of Stones; Arcobonsai 2014, Turin, Italy; Bonsai on the Blue Line; Tree Power. A bonsai tree that charges your gadgets.
2014-Q2
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News
Incredible India; Swindon ‘Winter Image Bonsai Show’; International Bonsai Art & Culture Biennale, Indonesia; The Grand Indonesian Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition
2014-Q1
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Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
People & Collections
Black Pine; Strength and Beauty
By Danilo Scursatone, Italy
Features & Species
Processes
Book Reviews
News
Bonsai Exhibition by Bonsai Study Group of The Indo-Japanese Association; BCI Award of Excellence at the Toronto Bonsai Society’s fall Bonsai Show at the Toronto Botanical Gardens; Chicago Horticultural Society Seeking Curator.
2013-Q4
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Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
Articles
Process
News
Events
Calendar of Events, compiled by Alan Walker, USA
2013-Q3
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Articles
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News
BCI Awards of Excellence at Arcobonsai; BCI Visitors in Vietnam; A New Container for an Atlas Cedar at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, USA; BCI Awards of Excellence in Sicily.
Events
Calendar of Events, compiled by Alan Walker, USA
2013-Q2
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People
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Fiction
Book Review
Fiction
Update on bonsai-bci.com; State of the BCI Website
2013-Q1
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News
BCI Awards of Excellence; Canada and Australia
Viewing Stones of California, Gualala Arts Center
Events
Calendar of Events compiled by Alan Walker
2012-Q4
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People
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Events
Calendar of Events compiled by Alan Walker
2012-Q3
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Members only section of the web site up and running, by Ian Glew, Australia
Events
Calendar of Events compiled by Alan Walker
2012-Q2
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Calendar of Events compiled by Alan Walker
2012-Q1
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Calendar of Events compiled by Alan Walker
2011-Q4
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2011-Q3
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Calendar of Events compiled by Alan Walker
2011-Q2
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Ambassadors Corner, by Ian Glew
Book Review
Events
Calendar of Events; compiled by Alan Walker
2011-Q1
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Bonsai Friendship Exchange
Awards and Competitions
BCI Award of Excellence
Certre Winners 2010
Book Review
Events
Calendar of Events; compiled by Alan Walker
2017-Q2
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NEWS
2017-Q3
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People
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On Our Cover
2020-Q2
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Exhibitions & Conventions
By Gudrun Benz, Germany and Christian Vos, Belgium
People
Like Sunlight on Bonsai: Remembering Solita Tafur Rosade
By Enrique Castaño, BCI Director, Mexico
Visiting a Grand Master of Bonsai in Taiwan: Lee, Chong Hong
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia, Contributing author: José Luis Rodríguez Macias
Articles
Creative Ideas for Using Iron Slag Waste
By Jyoti and Nikunj Parekh, India
At the Whim of Time and Weather: Juniperus sabina ‘L’Arcigno’
By Bruno Proietti Tocca, Italy
El Jentilak del Nord: A Yew From Northern Spain
By Massimo Bandera, Italy, and Raúl Alcalá Bermúdez, Spain
Visiting Suanphung Bonsai Village
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
The Lore and Lure of Bonsai Soil
By Rajeev Vaidya, India
Online Bonsai Education: Developing Deciduous Bonsai
By Joe Grande, Canada
Vigorous, strong, flexible, and excellent: Colorado Blue Spruce
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
2017-Q4
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Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
France, blessed by the bonsai gods? 2018 BCI International Convention, Mulhouse
By François Jeker, France
The 12TH Crespi Cup; Bringing People to the World of Bonsai Through Immersive Oriental Experiences
By Susanna Crespi with Massimo Bandera, Italy
BCI Award of Excellence at the Crespi Cup
By Massimo Bandera, Italy.
Shohin Gaining Space inAmerica,
By Carlos Morales, Puerto Rico
Bonsai, Friendship & Harmony; ABFF in South Korea
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
People & Collections
By Massimo Bandera, Italy
Articles
Building a Better Bonsai Collection
By David De Groot, USA
Planting A Seed; An Opportunity to Spark Interest in Bonsai at a Very Young Age
By Larry Stephan, USA
Lovers of stones: Hokkaido Suiseki Federation Exhibition & the All Nippon Aiseki Association
By Tom Elias and Hiromi Nakaoji, USA
A Visit to a Suseok Museum; Jeju Island, South Korea
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
News
2020-Q3
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Exhibitions & Conventions
Canadian Bonsai Goes Virtual: How We Created a Bonsai Show Online in 2020
By Joan Greenway and Vianney Leduc, Canada
A Grand Bonsai Opera: Wonderful bonsai nurseries and one of the most famous Japanese exhibitions, the Taikan-ten in Kyoto
By Florentine Grunwald, Germany
A Spectacular Bonsai Event in India: The Lucknow Bonsai Summit 2020
By Dr. Sujata Bhat and Bhavna Shah, India
People
Congratulations 2020 BCI Tree and Stone of the Year Winners!
What I See is the Courage: A Tribute to Dr. Jonathan Singer
By Michael Collins McIntyre, Canada
Articles
Bonsai and Suiseki in the Middle of a Global Pandemic
By Larry Stephan, USA
Making Daiza for Suiseki Viewing Stones
By Nigel Atkinson, Australia
BCI Instructors
Styling an old Taxus baccata
By Marco Tarozzo, BCI Instructor, Italy
Lo “stregone andaluso” [Andalusian Sorcerer]:
Styling a Juniperus sabina “rastrera”
By Mario Pavone and Marco Zocco Ramazzo, Italy
Reviews
Website Review: Kimura Masterclass on Bonsai Empire
By Joe Grande, Canada
FEATURED ON THE COVER: On exhibit at Taikan-ten, Tokyo, Japan, 2019.
Diospyros kaki, also called the persimmon, Oriental persimmon or kaki,
Photo by Florentine Grunwald, Germany
2020-Q4
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Photo Essay
Articles
BCI Instructors
Reviews
2021-Q1
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Articles
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People
2021-Q2
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Articles
Chokkan: Formal Upright Style
By Massimo Bandera, Italy.
Surface Pattern Stones of China
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Simply ‘China!’— A Brief History of Chinese Ceramics, Earthenware and Porcelain
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Finding the Gem Within:
The Process of Styling Conifer Materials From Humble Beginnings
By Bai Jia Qian, Taiwan and José Luis Rodríguez Macías, Puerto Rico
BCI Instructors
By Mario Pavone, Italy
People
My Own Private Huangshan
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
Who Is? Mauro Stemberger: The Larchitect, Constructing and Articulating Nature
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico and Joe Grande, Canada
Growing Together: Looking Back, Looking Forward
By Edwin Symmes, USA
2021-Q3
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2021-Q3
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2021-Q4
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2022-Q1
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BCI Excellence Award at AIAS, Italy
FEATURED ON THE COVER: Shohin display exhibited at aki-ten 2021 in Bressanone, Italy by shohin expert Roland Schatzer, Italy.
People
2022-Q1
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Exhibitions
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BCI Excellence Award at AIAS, Italy
FEATURED ON THE COVER: Shohin display exhibited at aki-ten 2021 in Bressanone, Italy by shohin expert Roland Schatzer, Italy.
People
2018-Q1
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Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
BCI 2017 Bonsai Convention, Taiwan: 22nd Hwa-Fong National Bonsai Exhibition and 14th Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Viewing Stone Exhibition
- Demonstrations at Xizhou Park, By Sujata Bhat, India
- Chengmei Culture Park, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
- 2017 International Symposium on Bonsai, By Joe Grande, Canada
- The BCI Excellence Award, By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
- Bonsai and Stone Exhibits at Xizhou Park, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
- Farewell Dinner, By Vic Ceballos, Philippines
- Post-Convention Tour of Taiwan, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Pioneering Excellence in American Bonsai: The US National Bonsai Exhibition
By Marc Arpag, USA
Stones & Frescos: XX° Congresso Nazionale, AIAS 2017, Cesano Maderno, Italy
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Previews of the 2018 BCI International Convention in Mulhouse, France
By François Jeker, France
Once Upon a Time in Hameln: Annual National Meeting and Exhibition of
Bonsai-Club Germany and the German Suiseki Society
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
For the Aroma of Wine: 2018 BCI Post Convention Tour of Eastern France
Books
By Michael Collins McIntyre, Canada
Articles
Creating a Root Wood Stand
By Lindsay Bebb, Australia
Take a Tree, Leave a Tree: Yamadori and Reforestation in Quebec
By Jacinthe Auger, Canada
News
2022-Q2
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Exhibitions
4 BCI 60 Years Anniversary Convention in Taiwan
Hosted by Helen and IC Su
5 Su’s Garden
6 Su’s Bonsai Collection
10 Su’s Suiseki Collection
13 Su’s Pot Collection
20 Su’s Imperial Diet Collection
36 Top-Class European Pines: Czech National Exhibition
By Herbert Obermayer, Germany
66 FELAB 2021 Bonsai Photo Competition: Latin America promotes international relations
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico
Articles
30 The Pine That Teaches
By Antonio Pizzato, Italy
44 Three Enemies of Bonsai Art: A Philosophical Discussion and Some Advice
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico
46 BCI Excellence Award: Making the New Medal
By Frank Mihalic, USA
61 From the highest mountains to the highest exhibition awards
By Václav Novák, Czechia
People
25 The Juniper Pioneer of Java
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
52 A Lucky Juniper and a Lifetime of Bonsai: Lee Chang-Gil
By Won Hoe Sik, Korea
FEATURED ON THE COVER: Juniperus chinensis, 82 cm. This species can be planted in any condition whether it be cold, hot, dry or wet. It grows in boreal, tropical, and subtropical climates. It is widely used in Bonsai because of its versatility. Since it has characteristics of high plasticity, bonsai masters use the deadwood to style natural snowy scenery, using brown, white and green colors in the presentation. It is a very enjoyable and successful bonsai creation in IC Su’s Bonsai Collection. IC Su is the host and organizer of BCI’s 60th Year Anniversary Convention in Taiwan.
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BCI 2017 Bonsai Convention, Taiwan: 22nd Hwa-Fong National Bonsai Exhibition and 14th Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Viewing Stone Exhibition
- Demonstrations at Xizhou Park, By Sujata Bhat, India
- Chengmei Culture Park, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
- 2017 International Symposium on Bonsai, By Joe Grande, Canada
- The BCI Excellence Award, By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
- Bonsai and Stone Exhibits at Xizhou Park, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
- Farewell Dinner, By Vic Ceballos, Philippines
- Post-Convention Tour of Taiwan, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Pioneering Excellence in American Bonsai: The US National Bonsai Exhibition
By Marc Arpag, USA
Stones & Frescos: XX° Congresso Nazionale, AIAS 2017, Cesano Maderno, Italy
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Previews of the 2018 BCI International Convention in Mulhouse, France
By François Jeker, France
Once Upon a Time in Hameln: Annual National Meeting and Exhibition of
Bonsai-Club Germany and the German Suiseki Society
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
For the Aroma of Wine: 2018 BCI Post Convention Tour of Eastern France
Books
By Michael Collins McIntyre, Canada
Articles
Creating a Root Wood Stand
By Lindsay Bebb, Australia
Take a Tree, Leave a Tree: Yamadori and Reforestation in Quebec
By Jacinthe Auger, Canada
News
2022-Q2
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Exhibitions
4 BCI 60 Years Anniversary Convention in Taiwan
Hosted by Helen and IC Su
5 Su’s Garden
6 Su’s Bonsai Collection
10 Su’s Suiseki Collection
13 Su’s Pot Collection
20 Su’s Imperial Diet Collection
36 Top-Class European Pines: Czech National Exhibition
By Herbert Obermayer, Germany
66 FELAB 2021 Bonsai Photo Competition: Latin America promotes international relations
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico
Articles
30 The Pine That Teaches
By Antonio Pizzato, Italy
44 Three Enemies of Bonsai Art: A Philosophical Discussion and Some Advice
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico
46 BCI Excellence Award: Making the New Medal
By Frank Mihalic, USA
61 From the highest mountains to the highest exhibition awards
By Václav Novák, Czechia
People
25 The Juniper Pioneer of Java
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
52 A Lucky Juniper and a Lifetime of Bonsai: Lee Chang-Gil
By Won Hoe Sik, Korea
FEATURED ON THE COVER: Juniperus chinensis, 82 cm. This species can be planted in any condition whether it be cold, hot, dry or wet. It grows in boreal, tropical, and subtropical climates. It is widely used in Bonsai because of its versatility. Since it has characteristics of high plasticity, bonsai masters use the deadwood to style natural snowy scenery, using brown, white and green colors in the presentation. It is a very enjoyable and successful bonsai creation in IC Su’s Bonsai Collection. IC Su is the host and organizer of BCI’s 60th Year Anniversary Convention in Taiwan.
2022-Q3
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Exhibitions
Spring Festival at Bonsai Zentrum, Heidelberg, with Valentin Brose, bonsai designer
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Together Again! IBC. The Indonesian Bonsai Championship
By Budi Sulistyo with Contributing Editor José L. Rodríguez Macías
Show of Revenge: 12th National BSAPI Bonsai and Suiseki Show and Competition
By Susan Lee, Philippines
From modest beginnings: David De Groot Retrospective at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
By Elsa Durham, USA
Articles
Celtis sinensis, Chinese Hackberry: The Pursuit of Perfection
By Min Hsuan Lo, and Andrew Lo, Taiwan
My First Taxus
By Valentina Castagneri, Italy
Keido, a window on nature
By Massimo Bandera, Italy
Rocky Mountain Juniper: Celebrating Ten Years at Nature’s Way Nursery
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
FEATURED ON THE COVER: Casuarina equisetifolia, recipient of the BCI Excellence Award at the IBC, Indonesian Bonsai Championship. It is a very impressive large bonsai owned by Mr. Alexander Bambang, Chairman of the Indonesian Bonsai Society, Jakarta Chapter. Photo by Alexander Bambang.
2022-Q3
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Exhibitions
Spring Festival at Bonsai Zentrum, Heidelberg, with Valentin Brose, bonsai designer
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Together Again! IBC. The Indonesian Bonsai Championship
By Budi Sulistyo with Contributing Editor José L. Rodríguez Macías
Show of Revenge: 12th National BSAPI Bonsai and Suiseki Show and Competition
By Susan Lee, Philippines
From modest beginnings: David De Groot Retrospective at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
By Elsa Durham, USA
Articles
Celtis sinensis, Chinese Hackberry: The Pursuit of Perfection
By Min Hsuan Lo, and Andrew Lo, Taiwan
My First Taxus
By Valentina Castagneri, Italy
Keido, a window on nature
By Massimo Bandera, Italy
Rocky Mountain Juniper: Celebrating Ten Years at Nature’s Way Nursery
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
FEATURED ON THE COVER: Casuarina equisetifolia, recipient of the BCI Excellence Award at the IBC, Indonesian Bonsai Championship. It is a very impressive large bonsai owned by Mr. Alexander Bambang, Chairman of the Indonesian Bonsai Society, Jakarta Chapter. Photo by Alexander Bambang.
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Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
BCI 2017 Bonsai Convention, Taiwan: 22nd Hwa-Fong National Bonsai Exhibition and 14th Asia-Pacific Bonsai and Viewing Stone Exhibition
- Demonstrations at Xizhou Park, By Sujata Bhat, India
- Chengmei Culture Park, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
- 2017 International Symposium on Bonsai, By Joe Grande, Canada
- The BCI Excellence Award, By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
- Bonsai and Stone Exhibits at Xizhou Park, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
- Farewell Dinner, By Vic Ceballos, Philippines
- Post-Convention Tour of Taiwan, By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Pioneering Excellence in American Bonsai: The US National Bonsai Exhibition
By Marc Arpag, USA
Stones & Frescos: XX° Congresso Nazionale, AIAS 2017, Cesano Maderno, Italy
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Previews of the 2018 BCI International Convention in Mulhouse, France
By François Jeker, France
Once Upon a Time in Hameln: Annual National Meeting and Exhibition of
Bonsai-Club Germany and the German Suiseki Society
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
For the Aroma of Wine: 2018 BCI Post Convention Tour of Eastern France
Books
By Michael Collins McIntyre, Canada
Articles
Creating a Root Wood Stand
By Lindsay Bebb, Australia
Take a Tree, Leave a Tree: Yamadori and Reforestation in Quebec
By Jacinthe Auger, Canada
News
2022-Q4
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Exhibitions
Bonsai’s Big Tent Event, RMBS 53rd Annual Exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens
By Tom Anglewicz, USA
Suiseki Exhibition at the IBC (Indonesia Bonsai Championship)
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
The Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibit, Chicago Botanic Gardens
By Larry Stephan, USA
Articles
Chōsen: The Challenge A Gift and a Memorable Encounter with “The Magician”
By Massimo Bandera, Italy
Bonsai Reimagined: The Evolution of a Dramatic Coastal Scene
By Ted E. Matson, USA
Introduction to Suiseki, Nature’s Art
By Aldo Marchese, Italy
Shohin Mountain Saikei
By Jyoti and Nikunj Parekh, India
Eastern White Cedar, Bonsai from Inexpensive Material
By Steve Ulrich, Canada
Bonsai and Climate Change
By Danilo Scursatone, Italy
Species Guide: Thymus capitatus
By Angelo Ferlita,and Francesco Giammona, Italy.
People
A Tribute to Pauline Muth
By Brandon Herwick, USA
News
The 25th edition of the National Congress of the Italian Association of Suiseki Amateurs
By Luciana Queirolo, Italy
Bonsai Empire Intermediate Course 2 Now Available
2022-Q4
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Exhibitions
Bonsai’s Big Tent Event, RMBS 53rd Annual Exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens
By Tom Anglewicz, USA
Suiseki Exhibition at the IBC (Indonesia Bonsai Championship)
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
The Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibit, Chicago Botanic Gardens
By Larry Stephan, USA
Articles
Chōsen: The Challenge A Gift and a Memorable Encounter with “The Magician”
By Massimo Bandera, Italy
Bonsai Reimagined: The Evolution of a Dramatic Coastal Scene
By Ted E. Matson, USA
Introduction to Suiseki, Nature’s Art
By Aldo Marchese, Italy
Shohin Mountain Saikei
By Jyoti and Nikunj Parekh, India
Eastern White Cedar, Bonsai from Inexpensive Material
By Steve Ulrich, Canada
Bonsai and Climate Change
By Danilo Scursatone, Italy
Species Guide: Thymus capitatus
By Angelo Ferlita,and Francesco Giammona, Italy.
People
A Tribute to Pauline Muth
By Brandon Herwick, USA
News
The 25th edition of the National Congress of the Italian Association of Suiseki Amateurs
By Luciana Queirolo, Italy
Bonsai Empire Intermediate Course 2 Now Available
2018-Q2
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Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
Bonsai in Bali: National Bonsai Exhibition in Gianyar, Bali
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
Olympic Cold! World Bonsai Festival at the Winter Olympics, South Korea
By Glenis Bebb, Australia
People
By Thomas Elias, USA
Articles
A bunjin called il Pellegrino | The ABCs of Bonsai and the Literati Style
By Massimo Bandera, Italy
A New View on Old Pots
By Bradley Barlow, Australia
Creating Juniper Bonsai in the Tropics
By Rudi Julianto, Indonesia
Can Bonsai Bring Us Closer to Nature? Creating a Root-Over-Rock Bonsai
By Danilo Scursatone, Italy
Bonsai Wall Mural: New Creative Ideas in Saikei
By Jyoti and Nikunj Parekh, India
Trips & Trees: Bonsai Travel Strategies, Advance Scouting and Making First Contact
By Stuart Innes, Canada
2023-Q1
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Exhibitions
The Pacific Bonsai Expo
By David De Groot, USA
Happy Meeting Again! EBA/ESA Convention After a Three-year Compulsory Break
By Herbert Obermayer, translation G. Benz, Germany.
Suiseki Exhibition 2022 in Augsburg , and European Bonsai and Suiseki Convention 2022
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bonsai-KreativFest II, Sinsheim, Germany
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Suiseki Exhibition at the Autumn Festival of BonsaiZentrum Heidelberg
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bonsai doesn’t have to end before December. 10th Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show
By Steven Zeisel, USA
Articles
Tamarindus indica; Taking Advantage of Natural Decay in Bonsai Design
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia, and Contributing editor José L. Rodríguez Macías, Puerto Rico
Conventions
2023-Q1
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Inside 2023 Q1
Exhibitions
The Pacific Bonsai Expo
By David De Groot, USA
Happy Meeting Again! EBA/ESA Convention After a Three-year Compulsory Break
By Herbert Obermayer, translation G. Benz, Germany.
Suiseki Exhibition 2022 in Augsburg , and European Bonsai and Suiseki Convention 2022
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bonsai-KreativFest II, Sinsheim, Germany
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Suiseki Exhibition at the Autumn Festival of BonsaiZentrum Heidelberg
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bonsai doesn’t have to end before December. 10th Winter Silhouette Bonsai Show
By Steven Zeisel, USA
Articles
Tamarindus indica; Taking Advantage of Natural Decay in Bonsai Design
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia, and Contributing editor José L. Rodríguez Macías, Puerto Rico
Conventions
2018-Q3
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Inside 2018 Q3
Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
Yamadori and Creativity First: BCI World Convention in France, a Celebration of Yamadori
By François Jeker, France
Suiseki & Bonsai: 40th Anniversary of BCD (Bonsai Club Germany) & 25th Anniversary of the German Suiseki Society
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
2017 Orchid and Bonsai Show, Kuala Lumpur at Di Taman Pudu Ulu
By IS Ng, Malaysia
2018 European Bonsai & Suiseki Convention: EBA, ESA & UBI Conventions, hosted by Arcobonsai Club Garda Trentino
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Jerusalem Botanical Garden Annual Bonsai Awards and Exhibition With Special Guest, Ryan Neil
By Moshe Emergui, Israel
2nd Malaysia Wood Art, Suiseki & Floral Design Competition and Exhibition 2017
By IS Ng, Malaysia
Articles
The Story of Hiryu, The Flying Dragon
By Sujata Bhat, India
Theme-Based Viewing Stone Exhibitions
By Richard Turner and Thomas Elias, USA
Little Stones with Big Personalities; Small Size Suiseki from Indonesia
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
Flowers of Gratitude: A Daiza For the Three Norns (The Three Wise Women)
By Sandro Tschudin, Switzerland
Mountainscapes in Mumbai: an Event by Bonsai Study Group of The Indo-Japanese Association
By Jyoti & Nikunj Parekh, India
Advancing Bonsai Education: Bonsai Empire’s Advanced Bonsai Course
By Joe Grande, Canada
2023-Q2
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Inside 2023 Q2
Exhibitions
The Excellent Bonsai and Suiseki of the Trophy 2023
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bonsai &Art: A creative presentation of Bonsaimuseum’s Isabelia exhibits in Kroměříž, Czechia
By Jan Stropnický, Czechia
Articles
Tree with no fixed shape: The Evolution of Bougainvillea
By Min Hsuan Lo and Andrew Lo, Taiwan
From struggling to stunning: Transforming an Itoigawa juniper into a kifu-size bonsai
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
“Maternity” a Sandstone from Puglia, Italy
By Aldo Marchese, Italy
The Seasons of Bonsai
By Danilo Scursatone, Italy
Conventions
Tangerang on Fire: BCI Regional Convention, Tangerang City, Indonesia
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
2023 BCI Annual Convention in Shuyang, China
By Chen Chang, China
News
24 Lectures, 24 Reasons to Start a Bonsai from Scratch: Bonsai Empire’s new course, Developing Bonsai from Seed
2023-Q2
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Inside 2023 Q2
Exhibitions
The Excellent Bonsai and Suiseki of the Trophy 2023
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bonsai &Art: A creative presentation of Bonsaimuseum’s Isabelia exhibits in Kroměříž, Czechia
By Jan Stropnický, Czechia
Articles
Tree with no fixed shape: The Evolution of Bougainvillea
By Min Hsuan Lo and Andrew Lo, Taiwan
From struggling to stunning: Transforming an Itoigawa juniper into a kifu-size bonsai
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
“Maternity” a Sandstone from Puglia, Italy
By Aldo Marchese, Italy
The Seasons of Bonsai
By Danilo Scursatone, Italy
Conventions
Tangerang on Fire: BCI Regional Convention, Tangerang City, Indonesia
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia
2023 BCI Annual Convention in Shuyang, China
By Chen Chang, China
News
24 Lectures, 24 Reasons to Start a Bonsai from Scratch: Bonsai Empire’s new course, Developing Bonsai from Seed
2023-Q3
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Inside 2023 Q3
Exhibitions
Articles
Conventions
2023 BCI Annual Convention in Shuyang, China
By Chen Chang, China
News
2023-Q3
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Inside 2023 Q3
Exhibitions
Articles
Conventions
2023 BCI Annual Convention in Shuyang, China
By Chen Chang, China
News
2023-Q4
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Inside 2023 Q4
Exhibitions
Articles
News
2023-Q4
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Inside 2023 Q4
Exhibitions
Articles
News
2024-Q1
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Inside 2024 Q1
Conventions
Exhibitions
Articles
News
BCI Award of Excellence at the AIAS National Congress
By Aldo Marchese, Italy
2024-Q1
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Inside 2024 Q1
Conventions
Exhibitions
Articles
News
BCI Award of Excellence at the AIAS National Congress
By Aldo Marchese, Italy
2024-Q2
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Inside 2024 Q2
Exhibitions
Articles
Celebrating a Birth with a Pitanga
BCI Clubs
Birth, Growth, and Activities of the Arcobonsai Club
By Gabriele Sbaraini, Italy
Education
Insights: Bonsai Empire’s Intermediate Course 3
By Joe Grande, Canada
2024-Q2
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Inside 2024 Q2
Exhibitions
Articles
Celebrating a Birth with a Pitanga
BCI Clubs
Birth, Growth, and Activities of the Arcobonsai Club
By Gabriele Sbaraini, Italy
Education
Insights: Bonsai Empire’s Intermediate Course 3
By Joe Grande, Canada
2024-Q3
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Inside 2024 Q3
Exhibitions
Articles
News
2024-Q3
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Inside 2024 Q3
Exhibitions
Articles
News
2024-Q4
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Inside 2024 Q4
Exhibitions
Articles
2024-Q4
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Inside 2024 Q4
Exhibitions
Articles
2025-Q1
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Inside 2025 Q1
Exhibitions
A Global Bonsai Experience: The 13th Liuzhou Viewing Stone Festival & BCI International Landscape Bonsai Invitational Convention
A Journey Through Art and Nature
By Dr. Sujata Bhat, India
A Celebration of Bonsai and Stones
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia.
The Incredible BCI Liuzhou Convention
By Tony Tickle, UK
Building Bonds Through Bonsai
By Tony Bebb, Australia
Blending Tradition and Innovation
By Yang Xi, China
Natural Harmony and Artistic Gathering in Liuzhou
By Liu Chuangang, China
On Exhibit: The 13th Liuzhou Viewing Stone Festival & BCI International Landscape Bonsai Invitational Convention
Celebrating 60 Years of Bonsai Artistry and Community:
The Toronto Bonsai Society’s Landmark Exhibit
By Joe Grande, Canada
Articles
Double Nemaki
By Alessandro Bonardo, Italy
How Do Plant Cells Communicate in Response to Water?
By Luis Carlos Rodriguez Zapata and Enrique Castaño, Mexico
BCI Honors Artistic Excellence at Italian Bonsai and Suiseki Events
By Aldo Marchese, Diego Andriani, Francesco LoPiccolo, and Nicola Sorressa, Italy
An Old Mountain Pine Wins the BCI Award at the 25th IBS Congress
By Carmelo Bonanno, Italy
2025-Q1
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Inside 2025 Q1
Exhibitions
A Global Bonsai Experience: The 13th Liuzhou Viewing Stone Festival & BCI International Landscape Bonsai Invitational Convention
A Journey Through Art and Nature
By Dr. Sujata Bhat, India
A Celebration of Bonsai and Stones
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia.
The Incredible BCI Liuzhou Convention
By Tony Tickle, UK
Building Bonds Through Bonsai
By Tony Bebb, Australia
Blending Tradition and Innovation
By Yang Xi, China
Natural Harmony and Artistic Gathering in Liuzhou
By Liu Chuangang, China
On Exhibit: The 13th Liuzhou Viewing Stone Festival & BCI International Landscape Bonsai Invitational Convention
Celebrating 60 Years of Bonsai Artistry and Community:
The Toronto Bonsai Society’s Landmark Exhibit
By Joe Grande, Canada
Articles
Double Nemaki
By Alessandro Bonardo, Italy
How Do Plant Cells Communicate in Response to Water?
By Luis Carlos Rodriguez Zapata and Enrique Castaño, Mexico
BCI Honors Artistic Excellence at Italian Bonsai and Suiseki Events
By Aldo Marchese, Diego Andriani, Francesco LoPiccolo, and Nicola Sorressa, Italy
An Old Mountain Pine Wins the BCI Award at the 25th IBS Congress
By Carmelo Bonanno, Italy
2025-Q2
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Inside 2025 Q2
Exhibitions
Articles
2025-Q2
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Inside 2025 Q2
Exhibitions
Articles
2018-Q4
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Inside 2018 Q4
Tours, Exhibits and Conventions
Bonsai Down Under Exposed: AABC Convention
By Glenis Bebb, Australia
Bonsai Gallery: TBCA Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Bonsai
By Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan
Bonsai and Viewing Stones Under the Big Tent: Rocky Mountain Bonsai Society Exhibit
By Tom Anglewicz, President, , USA.
Articles
Golden Joinery: Mending Broken Pots with the Kintsugi Process
By Massimo Bandera, Italy and Joe Grande, Canada
Track Your Trees: My Bonsai Diary, a modern tool for the ancient Art of Bonsai
By Lizzy Fowler, Australia
Power & Balance: Styling a yamadori Juniperus californica
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
Scion Grafting: Improving Foliage on a Juniper Bonsai
By Bjorn Bjorholm and Bonsai Empire
What makes a particular plant species good or bad for bonsai?
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico
People & Collections
A Small but Beautiful Collection: The Official opening of the “Richard Sang Collection”
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
Bonsai in the North: Peter Wilson, Self-Taught Vancouver Island Bonsai Artist
By Barb Round, Canada
Viewing Stone Gallery: Furuya Stones, Quintessentially Japanese
By Tom Elias, USA
News
6th US National Bonsai Exhibition 8-9 September 2018 / Forever Green: Eisei-en Grand Opening
Best of BCI 2015
Order the BCI 2015 Photo Album for your library.
Thank you to all BCI members who participated in the Best or BCI 2015 Photo Competition. All entries were prepared for final selection where judges from around the world chose the Competition Finalists. The finalists were exhibited at the grand BCI Convention in Guangzhou, China in 2015.
Best of BCI 2015: Viewing Stones and Bonsai from BCI Members' Collections
Hard cover, 200 pages, full color, with Dust Jacket and Sleeve, limited edition.
250 mm x 247 mm/9.84 x 9.72 inches
Publication Date, April 15, 2016
Price is for shipping in North America only. International shipping costs are extra. For personalized service and more information, send an email to
Larry Stephan, Business Manager.
Best of BCI 50th Anniversary
Best of BCI:
50 stones, 50 trees, 50 years.
BCI celebrates its 50th anniversary and our members best trees and stones. This selection of 50 viewing stones and 50 bonsai trees from all over the world, marks the golden anniversary of a bonsai organization with an international focus. We hope to inspire and stimulate bonsai and stone enthusiasts everywhere by sharing and acknowledging the treasures in the BCI world and to promote international friendships.
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