tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post8955206096187794283..comments2023-04-28T04:10:44.539-07:00Comments on My Back 40 (Feet): Elandan Gardenschuck b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-88661991565017967342010-12-30T23:49:17.305-08:002010-12-30T23:49:17.305-08:00A book was recently published about Dan Robinson, ...A book was recently published about Dan Robinson, bonsai, and Elandan Gardens, called Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees. You can get it on Stone Lantern's website. It has gorgeous photos of most of these trees (and many more) and tells the interesting story of Dan's life. Gorgeous book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195177524485748644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-11687980186957052912009-08-24T04:05:56.916-07:002009-08-24T04:05:56.916-07:00Wow Chuck, thanks for showing. I didn't know t...Wow Chuck, thanks for showing. I didn't know that Seattle has a garden with such an incredible collection of bonsai. I used to visit Seattle quite often (years ago), but only till recently has my interest in bonsai started. I will definitely check out this garden if I visit Seattle again in the future :)Sandy on Cloud 9http://www.gardeningoncloud9.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-82939587984867253732009-04-24T19:26:00.000-07:002009-04-24T19:26:00.000-07:00Hey Chuck, great Bonsai post!! loved it! BrianHey Chuck, great Bonsai post!! loved it! BrianBrian David Morleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683936302804455378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-38020135626636858632009-04-24T10:26:00.000-07:002009-04-24T10:26:00.000-07:00Man, I could spend DAYS in that garden! I just lov...Man, I could spend DAYS in that garden! I just love bonsai, and they have some of the most amazing specimens I've ever seen! When I see posts like this it makes me want to take a traveling job so I can visit these cool places too! Maybe someday...lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133943147518051559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-10767388712797237672009-04-24T05:26:00.000-07:002009-04-24T05:26:00.000-07:00The bonsai I've seen were in Illinois, Texas and W...The bonsai I've seen were in Illinois, Texas and Washington DC - either displayed inside or with some sort of roof or shade over them so they wouldn't fry. It's amazing to see them outside set against 'relatives' growing naturally. <br />Have to check whether people I know in Seattle have ever driven here. <br />Thanks, Chuck!<br /><br />Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-49687903097884682642009-04-23T22:05:00.000-07:002009-04-23T22:05:00.000-07:00WOW. That's absolutely amazing stuff all around, ...WOW. That's absolutely amazing stuff all around, but I'm still most incredulous about the climbing hydrangea trained into a circle. I NEVER would have thought of climbing hydrangea as potential bonsai material! (Yeah, I gues that's why he has the famous, cool garden, right?)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-25372229331454079372009-04-20T15:11:00.000-07:002009-04-20T15:11:00.000-07:00I saw no irrigation system.
Definitely get your ...I saw no irrigation system. <br /><br />Definitely get your group there, Bonnie. It's a place few seem to to know about, even in Seattle. For bonsai enthusiasts however, it would seem to be a destination worth traveling far to see.<br /><br />Les: "I love 'dated to 1500 AD, is a work in progress' are you talking about a cathederal or a bonsai?" Lol!chuck b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00882763861745236443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-71505239273179396392009-04-20T15:06:00.000-07:002009-04-20T15:06:00.000-07:00A lot of people have a passion that can run amuck ...A lot of people have a passion that can run amuck and turn into something spectacular. Even in Seattle's climate those tiny dishes will have to be watered on a regular basis. Did you see an irrigation system? That's a lot of work unless you find the zen mode of bonsai.Christopher C. NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621322814577793080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-63346522371622611492009-04-20T14:15:00.000-07:002009-04-20T14:15:00.000-07:00Hi Chuck, all amazing. Christopher shows the bons...Hi Chuck, all amazing. Christopher shows the bonsai at the arboretum in Asheville. This makes me want to go even more. The ago on those specimens boggles the mind. Sounds like you had a great trip with your friend.<br />FrancesFranceshttp://fairegarden.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-51100180550504486222009-04-20T13:37:00.000-07:002009-04-20T13:37:00.000-07:00Wow! Chuck b. in my neighborhood! I live about 40 ...Wow! Chuck b. in my neighborhood! I live about 40 minutes from Bremerton and drive by Elanden often. I have been trying to coordinate a visit there with my gardening neighbors. GREAT photos as always and wonderful notes. I am so thrilled that you reporting from my neck of the woods!! Enjoy!!! Bonnie<br />PS: You should also hit Whitney Gardens in Brinnon while you are here - it's a total Rhody Bonnie Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500058929186043543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-21275335536257421862009-04-20T11:39:00.000-07:002009-04-20T11:39:00.000-07:00Great photos. Bonsai is a little like art topiary ...Great photos. Bonsai is a little like art topiary to me, not something I could do myself, too manipulative and so forth, but fascinating whenever I see it. That Rocky Mountain Juniper is an amazing specimen, even if a bit ethically dodgy.ryanhttp://drystonegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-57944116579644413162009-04-20T07:47:00.000-07:002009-04-20T07:47:00.000-07:00Bonsai are so incredible! Especially those. Gre...Bonsai are so incredible! Especially those. Great shots.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778054413371087920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-1357679370259832752009-04-20T06:34:00.000-07:002009-04-20T06:34:00.000-07:00Wow that is just amazing! What a collection! It wo...Wow that is just amazing! What a collection! It would be fun to have a bonsai(-: Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures!!!<br /><A HREF="http://cindeesgarden.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">CiNdEeS' GaRdEn</a</A>CiNdEe's GaRdEnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118389145887562360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8759330860236504280.post-53577031854454883082009-04-20T02:39:00.000-07:002009-04-20T02:39:00.000-07:00This always amazes me. I love "dated to 1500 AD, ...This always amazes me. I love "dated to 1500 AD, is a work in progress" are you talking about a cathederal or a bonsai? We had the opportunity to see the display at the Ntl. Arboretum outside of DC and even the non-gardeners were impressed.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.com