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This display features viewing stones primarily from southern California collected by its members.
An Annual Bonsai Display has showcased not only the art of bonsai but also the captivating world of Viewing Stones (Suiseki).
The relationship between viewing stones and bonsai is often considered as close as the two wheels of a bicycle, both having the power to deepen our appreciation of the natural world.
Stones send us a multitude of information and we must learn to decode and interpret this data to improve our appreciation.
Found in various parts of the world, they are known by many names. The Finnish people refer to them as “Imatra Stones”. In the Northeastern United States, they are known as “Clay Dogs” or “Mud Babies”. In Ireland, Scotland and Québec, they are called “Fairy Stones”.
In recent years, stone collectors have found Yellow-wax stones in the Garnet Hill area near Palm Springs in southern California.
Remembering Arthur Skolnik - A Canadian Icon Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
Click hereThe 2023 exhibition staged by the Bonsai Society of Winnipeg, Canada included an exhibit of 48 viewing stones, many as contemporary displays. The challenges encountered in the exhibition are discussed.
An extraordinary Viewing Stone, which turned heads about 12 years ago. It was entitled “In This Stone, the Spirit Sings.”
Melba L. Tucker, American Viewing Stone Pioneer Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Click hereSuiseki and Viewing Stones in Mexico Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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