I have been actively studying and doing bonsai since 1977. In 1977 my interest in bonsai was re-kindled after seeing some ficus bonsai in Florida. From then on I have been actively learning about trees and how to grow them in containers.

I have been fortunate to have had exposure to many excellent bonsai teachers, and to have travelled to some foreign countries to study their bonsai and design concepts.

My interests in bonsai are many but among my special interests are tropical/indoor bonsai, and the use of native materials for bonsai. I am interested in finding native and unusual materials and refining the bonsai art to be in tune with our own materials and culture.

I have had the opportunity to teach and lecture about bonsai over the last ten years, and am active in publishing articles on various bonsai topics. Website