by Ann McClellan | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
From my earliest years, spending summers in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, I paid attention to who was speaking at Jaffrey’s Amos Fortune Forum on Friday nights. I was thrilled and honored to join the ranks of those amazing speakers when I gave a cherry...
by Ann McClellan | Jun 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
It was thrilling to be in Japan for the World Bonsai Convention at the end of April 2017 at Saitama City/Omiya, north of Tokyo. This convention happens once every four years and draws bonsai enthusiasts from around the world. The displays are amazing! The next one...
by Ann McClellan | Apr 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Kusamono artist Young Choe’s work can be enjoyed at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum where it complements the bonsai on view, providing a seasonal accent. Sandra Moore is the author of The Peace Tree from Hiroshima, a lovely book for children about the...
by Ann McClellan | Mar 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
I was delighted to meet Dennis Kowalewski recently when he and his wife brought guests from India to visit Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens where I an a volunteer greeter and garden docent. This photo really “spoke” to me because I treasure the...
by Ann McClellan | Mar 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Delighted to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a “trio” bonsai presentation with fellow authors Stephen Voss and Sandra Moore at a luncheon meeting of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia! Our next joint public...
by Ann McClellan | Mar 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Snow today in our nation’s capital and cold temperatures in the forecast could imperil the cherry blossoms this year, though the trees themselves should be okay. Check out this interview with Adrian Higgins, the Washington Post’s gardening expert:...
