Bonsai is an art form that requires years of training and centuries of dedication. At the 2012 international bonsai convention, a tree was on sale for 100 million yen, just under a million dollars.
The living sculptures of bonsai (which is Japanese for "tree in a tray or pot") never fail to look elegant and impressive. However, they are just regular trees that have been intentionally dwarfed by ...
Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by ...
Bonsai is an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. “The unique aspect is that bonsai is alive and constantly changing, not like a sculpture or painting, which remains static,” says ...
Norm Geisinger is 82 years old, and he owns an 85-year-old bonsai tree that’s less than two feet tall. He’s owned the Lace-bark Chinese elm for 25 years. He’s the third owner. Geisinger, a former ...
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Be patient, not intimidated by growing a bonsai

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it's an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by ...
Taking care of and enjoying your bonsai tree can reduce stress and create a beautiful plant. Here's how to prune yours properly for a healthy tree.
The centuries-old craft is thriving as both a hobby and an art form, with contemporary practitioners around the world asking what lessons it can impart today. Bonsai created by the Japanese artist ...