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Jay Nolen
@bonsai-jay.bsky.social
Feline Herder, K9 Handler, Bonsai Farmer.
San Antonio Bonsai Society,
Austin Bonsai Society,
Corpus Christi Bonsai Club,
Lone Star Bonsai Federation.

Coffee, Bonsai, Tequila, Repeat.

“To a novice, I am a Master.
To a Master, I am but a novice.”
Woohoo! I’m published.
Fame and Glory!
Fame and Glory!!
July 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Melina, first of her name.
Lizard slayer. Queen of Wellesley Land extends her happiness in expressing Happy Pride to all who, like her, celebrate.
June 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you see this, post a picture of a tree.
#ArborDay
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
April 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Strange looking bunny found in the garden this morning.
The squirrels are still cautious…
April 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
#Bonsai it’s what I do.
Texas native cedar elms
Naked in February.
Clothed in April.
April 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Ficus Microcarpa “tiger bark”
I bought this for its trunk about two years ago. I have let it go last year and over the winter.
Last 3 days work…
👇Started. Finished.👇
March 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Brazilian Raintree.
Convention workshop tree from April 2018. And today after cleanup hair cut. It’s due a repot this year.
March 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Happy Spring, Northern hemisphere!!!
How do you get fat trunks on short trees? You start with tall trees! A braided ficus benjamina from some friends Oct 21, 2018. In a bonsai pot today. Will work into banyan style top after it recovers from repot. 20’ to 4’
March 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Unpacking the greenhouse (3)
March 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Unpacking the greenhouse (2)
March 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Unpacking the greenhouse (1)
March 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
It’s 21°F (-6°C) outside here in central Texas.
It’s a balmy 72°F (22°C) inside the greenhouse.
I’m the caretaker of some of the workshop trees for this years’ Texas convention in September.
Here are the Red Stem Sea Hibiscus. This is a hard cutback to encourage back budding
February 20, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
European Olive I bought at the Pacific Bonsai Expo. Repotted…
February 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Cedar Elm repots.
February 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Bigger trees.
3/3
February 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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My contributions.
Shohin, Minis
2/3
February 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Asian Festival Exhibit.
1/3
February 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Lunar New Year is tomorrow.
City government celebrates by hosting an Asian Festival. This year it’s Saturday and Sunday.
Local Bonsai Society puts up an exhibit. Here is what I’ve put together to show.
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
January 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Gafu-ten. Shohin.
A few vendors tables.
I wish I could have shipped trees home.
January 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Gafu-ten. Shohin. Special exhibit displays.
January 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Gafu-ten. Shohin.
January 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Gafu-ten. Shohin.
January 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Unpacking the camera.
Gafu-ten. Shohin.
January 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Gafu-ten Minis
January 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
#Bonsai, it’s what I do.
Unpacking from my trip to Japan.
My Camera. The reason for my trip: Gafu-ten Minis
January 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM