Author: troop713

Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Cameo’, Cameo Flowering QuinceYear first potted as a bonsai: 2001Estimated age when first potted: 4 years One of sixteen bonsai donated to Hidden Lake Gardens by Bill Heston in mid-October 2012, this Cameo quince is believed to be

My five decade long involvement with bonsai has allowed me to meet many talented artists and teachers.  None more so than Michigan’s Jack Wikle.  It began in the 1980’s as Jack slowly revealed the contents of his “magical/mysterious” traveling beer

My five decade long involvement with bonsai has allowed me to meet many talented artists and teachers.  None more so than Michigan’s Jack Wikle.  It began in the 1980’s as Jack slowly revealed the contents of his “magical/mysterious” traveling beer

Common Name: AMERICAN BEECHBotanical Name: Fagus grandifoliaYear first potted as a bonsai: 1967Estimated age when first potted: 8 yrs. Early styling by: Jack Wikle Donor:  Howard WrightFirst disbudded in 1983 resulting in dramatic increase in ramification and number of active buds. Of the

Jack Wikle Bonsai Legacy. . .A few thoughts Jack is one of those you will never forget. He and his wife Jeannine are two special people in the world. I met them over 40 years ago and cherish their friendship.

Common Name: JAPANESE WHITE PINEBotanical Name: Pinus parvifloraYear Imported from Japan: about 1998Estimated age when imported: 60 yearsInitial styling by:  Unknown Japanese artistDonor:  Howard Wright Howard Wright was a longtime bonsai friend and client who liked small trees, but he