Bonsai is an art form that began centuries ago in Asia. Bonsai trees are generally cultivated from seeds and are carefully grown until their reach their full size. They start in very small containers and are continually trained and trimmed so that they stay very elegant and also quite small. Although there are people in […]
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A look at a Bonsai artist
Makoto Ishibashi is able to sculpt perfect trees with just a small tug on one side and a quick deft clip on the other. He is an artisan that was essentially born into the bonsai business as his family has owned trees for centuries. Therefore, it should not be a surprise that he has mastered […]
Could the Japanese White Beech be the most beautiful example of Bonsai?
The Japanese White Beech is one of the most stunning bonsai trees in existence. It is easily recognizable due to the fact that it has bright white bark. The tree belongs to the Fagaecea family of beech trees and is actually native to the British Isles. It is known both for being a tree that […]
The art of bonsai
Bonsai is a form of art that requires the artist to train a small tree that is grown in a pot to resemble a much larger tree the way it would grow in nature. However, the branches have to be trimmed out so that an imaginary bird could make their way through the branches if […]
A beginners guide to bonsai
There is a special allure for many people in the subtle but powerful impact of an expertly tended bonsai. Once you’ve experienced the almost mystical aura of an ancient bonsai like the 500-year-old miniature pine tree that is now an official National Treasure of Japan it’s unlikely you’ll ever forget it, but pursuing this particular […]
Patience is the key to success in the world of Bonsai
Anyone who has an interest in the art of growing bonsai plants must first be willing to make a long-term commitment; there is no easy shortcut and no substitute for patience. The creation of a true bonsai is an art, and like any of the arts, it requires serious work and dedication. Talent is of […]
A look at one the most famous bonsai collections
In the world of bonsai, one of the most famous collections in the world is the Larz Anderson collection, that is now 100 years old. At a recent event celebrating this collection which epitomises everything that is good about bonsia, the curator and senior research scientist for the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard, Peter Del Tredici, […]
The Bonsai Society of Brevard return to Brevard Zoo this month
Two of the most picturesque wild places in Brevard, Florida are Brevard Zoo and the stunning Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, and this month they are going wild for natural art; both live and on canvas. On the 16th and 17th, the Bonsai Society of Brevard is returning for the 7th year to Brevard Zoo in order […]
The annual bonsai event at Capel Manor
Such is the widespread appeal of the fun and satisfying hobby of bonsai growing that there are now clubs dedicated to these miniature trees across the UK. FoBBS, the Federation of British Bonsai Societies, has more clubs and members listed than ever before. While there have been peaks and troughs over the years, as there […]
The beauty of bonsai
Not only are bonsai trees a thing of real beauty that are great conversation starters, they are also an absorbing and incredibly satisfying hobby. Although you can buy ready trimmed bonsai’s, growing and trimming your own is great fun. This isn’t as complicated as it seems either as when you buy a bonsai starter kit […]