In this issue

6 The Trophy is back
Europe's largest bonsai event.
10 The Winners are
A gallery with the winners of the Trophy.
13 Styling: Taming the wild
David Soto works on a Pinus sylvestris.
19 Technique: Pruning Prunus
Cultivation of Prunus from winter into spring.
23 Report: A 'must go'
Doncaster Bonsai Experience Spring Exhibition 2023.
24 Japan: A real Washitsu
The skilful work of Japanese carpentry.
27 Satsuki: The key branch
How to make the most of a deadwood trunk, Osamu Fukudate.
34 Gallery
A selection of bonsai from the recent edition of the Trophy
36 Styling: Playing around?
Hiroki Ishii: Sabina juniper bunjin rock planting.
44 Profile: Master of shari
The bonsai passion of Will Baddeley.
48 Gallery
A selection of bonsai from Japan and the West.
50 Step by step: Hokidachi
Make a broom style bonsai with Jerome Kellerhals.
54 Report: Bonsai in winter
The prestigious Swindon Winter Image Show in the UK.
55 Masterclass: At your own risk
Alessandro Bonardo takes it to the limits with a white pine.
64 Gallery
A selection of bonsai from Japan and the West.
66 Shohin: Reverse taper
Hiroki Miura shows how to improve your tree.
70 Technique: Ikadabuki
Growing a raft style from scratch.
73 News & Agenda.
Events coming up, gold for Cheshire, new website B4 Me

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