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The Rich History of Bonsai

Kim — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:09:28 +0000

Many of us have just started to notice bonsai trees. These miniaturized little trees that are oddly shaped suddenly seem to be popping up everywhere. Although they are currently enjoying a sudden burst in popularity the bonsai tree is hardly a new invention. The history of bonsai is in fact long and steeped in culture. read more..

The Living Art of Bonsai Trees

Kim — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:03:38 +0000

Say ‘art’ and most will think of painting or sculpture. There is a kind of sculpture, though, that takes as its raw material not stone or wood but a living tree. That is the art of bonsai trees. read more..

How To Grow Your Own Bonsai – Preparing Seeds

Kim — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:03:38 +0000

Most beginning bonsai artists will purchase a tree at some stage of development and gradually learn to care for it. The novice will graduate later to pruning, wiring and other more advanced practices. At some point in his or her education, the temptation to take on the challenge of growing a bonsai from seed will seem irresistible. read more..

Finding Florists with Bonsai Trees

Kim — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:07:06 +0000

The idea of having a bonsai tree appeals to many gardening enthusiasts and others who enjoy the look of these small trees. A bonsai tree, bush, flower or shrub is a unique plant to own and these plants have a long history behind them. read more..

Bonsai Trees – The History of a Living Art

Kim — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:03:38 +0000

The craft of shaping miniature trees in a small pot first arose over a thousand years ago in China, where it was known as pun-sai. read more..

Redefining Bonsai Seeds

Kim — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:04:44 +0000

Bonsai seeds are actually just ordinary tree seeds that may have been contaminated with Apiosporino Colinsii. This is a fungus that attacks the genes of the tree, thus recreating the entire genetic code of the tree and producing dwarf specimens similar to bonsai trees. These are rare bonsai seeds because trees that are affected with this fungus rarely produce seeds. In actuality, all other bonsai seeds are just ordinary tree seeds which grow up the same until you cut the tap root and control the root growth. read more..

Bonsai Trees: Picking the Best

Kim — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:03:48 +0000

Knowing what to look for when picking out bonsai trees is important. To pick out great bonsai trees that will grow and flourish in the environment you plan to grow them in, you have to know a few things first. Care instructions, height, width, and shaping are all part of the art of bonsai and can be overwhelming if you don’t check to see what you need first. read more..

Tips for Bonsai Photography

Kim — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:02:23 +0000

Bonsai photography is an aspect of photography where you need to have a basic understanding of bonsai gardening to be able to successfully take beautiful pictures. The art of cultivating indoor bonsai trees has many rules and aspects that will need to be understood by the photographer. read more..

The Basics of Bonsai Gardening

Kim — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:01:47 +0000

Bonsai trees may look serene and very peaceful to you but they take a lot of time and effort to grow and cultivate. Bonsai gardening is an art form that has been around for several centuries. It originated in Asia and made its way around the world. read more..

Creating the Perfect Bonsai Garden

Kim — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:01:17 +0000

The world is full of people who aren’t happy with simply owning a single bonsai tree that is sedately displayed on their desk or table top. These people prefer to display their love of bonsai trees in a decorative bonsai garden. read more..