As seen above, this pot is a marvel. In Japan it is treasured as a cultural masterpiece. Hardcore Takemoto collectors are always on the lookout for these uniquely glazed pots. Above is another uniquely glazed and treasured Takemoto pot from the Miyoshi collection. The glaze has an ash celadon underglaze and whimsical splashes […]
Starting April 7th 2021 the patina project will begin. I will explain further what I mean by this after first discussing what patina is and how it develops. Here we go! Patina is the accumulation of grime, residue (from things like fertilizers), dust and other particulates on the surface of your pot. It usually looks […]
Ficus carica. Not really a conventional bonsai tree to cultivate, but nonetheless a favorite. The history of this tree’s cultivation is fascinating tracing back over 11,000 thousand years ago. It all began in the cradle of civilization (Mesopotamia). Reason for its success included, productivity, durability and ease of propagation. These fundamental reasons our ancestors chose […]