Bonsai How To

This isn’t exactly my story, but I can understand this gentlemen’s sentiments about his bonsai.  There is an attachment to a plant, tree or bush much like an attachment to your pet cat or dog.  In this case 40 years of memories can be attached to this plant, and memories are (hopefully) forever.   Felix [...]

Different folks learn by different techniques.  Mine is visual or by doing, rather than reading.  Here is a great video to start you on your way.   How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Tips for Growing Healthy Bonsai Trees … www.china-health-blog.com5/1/12 Learn some professional tips for growing healthy bonsai trees, in this free video. Expert: [...]

I find it fascinating that so many people have such creativity.  Like bonsai farmers (I just made that up) are creative, some people just seem to go way beyond the pale.  The person who created this is amazing. Amazing Bonsai Treehouse Sculpture » Design You Trust – Design … designyoutrust.com2/13/12 Using materials that include stone [...]

When I think I’ve seen it all, out comes the latest in bonsai.  When I first read this, I thought somebpody was full of hot air.  Hot air?  Maybe not, but air for certain. Inflatable Air Bonsai | Spoon & Tamago www.spoon-tamago.com4/30/12 Designer duo Wabisabi created Air Bonsai, an inflatable version of Japan’s most beloved [...]

Bonsai is usually a small or miniature shaped tree or plant, but this is an even smaller or more miniature bonsai. Would it then be called a miniature, miniature bonsai? Tiny Bonsai bonsaibark.com4/13/12 Mini bonsai provide challenges that you don’t find with larger trees. Basically, it’s about showing something that’s compelling with a very limited [...]

Perhaps different people use different tools for pruning and planting  and packaging their bonsai plants and trees.  Here is an article which I particularly liked. Bonsai Tools & Supplies www.bonsaitreegardener.net2/1/12 Learn about the essential bonsai tools and bonsai supplies to grow and take care of your own bonsai tree. Build your own set of tools [...]

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This is my first exposure to the Black Pine Bonsai and I find it quite interesting.  From landscape tree to bonsai « Bonsai Tonight bonsaitonight.com4/17/12 As most of you know, it can hard to find good material for black pine bonsai outside of Japan. This forces a certain level of creativity. Growing seeds is one good [...]

It’s important to study and evaluate everything there is to know about bonsai before one embarks on their bonsai journey. educationptsd.org – Have You Are Thinking of Choosing a Bonsai … educationptsd.org4/9/12 As soon as you gather your rough outdoors bonsai species, place it in a large planter box inside shavings as well as peat [...]

This is a thought that was never given in regards to bonsai plants and trees.  In a way, it’s really a shame. The Curious Case of the Bonsai Tree | Becoming Minimalist www.becomingminimalist.com4/9/12 Yet, this tragedy pales in comparison to the similar tragedy that plays out in so many of our lives on a daily [...]