Links below to a selection of bonsai traders, interesting places members have visited & helpful videos.
Local Traders
Mendip Bonsai – Our local nursery for all your tree needs: https://www.mendipbonsai.co.uk
Esoteric Pots / Dan Barton: https://danbartoncreative.co.uk
Interesting Links
- https://www.japanesegardenbristol.com An incredible slice of Japanese-inspired gardening in our home city.
Interesting Bonsai Videos
- https://www.youtube.com/@danbartonslifewithbonsai745 Dan Barton on making fabulous pots and trees.
- https://www.youtube.com/@Bonsai_channel/ A wonderful channel based in Hokkaido, Japan, mainly works on smaller trees, wiring, taking cuttings, air layering, etc., amazing rock plantings, and uploads almost daily.
- https://www.youtube.com/@greenwoodbonsaistudio Corin Tomlinson needs no real introduction. Great teaching style, very educational.
- https://www.youtube.com/@bonsai_q Another Japanese channel, this time from Omiya Village and featuring a range of presenters. Properly subtitled for maximum enjoyment, excellent instruction & inspirational tree designs
- https://www.youtube.com/@HeronsBonsaiUK Peter Chan shows you how it’s done in his inimitable style.
- https://www.youtube.com/@BonsaiMirai American Ryan Neil (studied under Kimura) is probably the most hardcore and info-dense bonsai channel; it takes some concentration to get the most out of. Always stunning work though.