Learn the Art of Japanese Bonsai

by Mike Andrews All over the globe people who have practiced bonsai recognize that it is not just a avocation that involves growing small trees. The literal transliteration of the Japanese word bonsai, meaning “to grow in a small tray”, cannot fully describe the depth of the art of bonsai. The practice of Japanese bonsai has many elements. For some there is a spiritual aspect, in addition to the gardening and the...

Introduction To The Art of Bonsai

by Andrew Kozlowski When people think of bonsai, they tend to picture tiny trees, gnarled and twisted into odd shapes, displayed on the living room coffee table. Many think that bonsai are a special breed of dwarf tree. In reality, a bonsai is almost always an ordinary tree, such as a juniper or maple, pruned and trimmed back to maintain its small size and particular shape. What sets a bonsai tree apart from your...