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Apr 25, 2013
A New Bonsai Journey
This is my first 'true' bonsai tree and I am very excited about learning more about the art of bonsai. This tree definitely has some great trunk structure
Apr 20, 2013
A Treasure Nerifolia Ficus
My son and I attended a Bonsai convention in 1993 in Orlando. Jim Smith was giving a class for children on Bonsai. We later returned with a twig of a
Apr 18, 2013
Water this one a plenty
I bought two of these small plants about a year ago. Trunks were only about 1/2 thick, but I started trimming it often and it really developed nice small
Apr 11, 2013
Chrysanthemum bonsai
Chrysanthemum bonsai are not as popular in western culture, as they are in Japan. One reason may be they are short lived plants.
Apr 01, 2013
Jaboticaba Bonsai Trees
Jaboticaba bonsai trees make graceful and fruiting bonsai. The flowers and fruit both grow directly on the trunk.
Mar 27, 2013
Bonsai Garden
Imagine seeing a bonsai garden of live exotic, quality bonsai trees! View the listings from Florida to California.
Mar 20, 2013
Morikami Bonsai Gardens
The Morikami bonsai gardens have been a work in progress since 1978. The recently added walk in the exhibition area is by far one of the best additions yet.
Mar 15, 2013
Wrightia Religiosa...
Two Months of Changes
This Wrightia Religiosa (Water Jasmine)came to my hands in mid January 2013. Immediately, I made some changes in order to give it my personal touch and
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Two Months of Changes "
Feb 08, 2013
Japanese Larch - Soju style, winter form
My favorite specimen for bonsai has always been the Larch. Although I've never found a European Larch, these two Japanese Larch are great to watch go
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Feb 08, 2013
Variegated Cedar
Found this beauty at the back of a greenhouse lot I frequent. There are more there, I guess I'll have to go back again. The owner told me this was approximately
Jan 25, 2013
Bonsai Care
Bonsai care instructions should be specific to your tree. Bonsai are created from many different kinds of plants, they often require different cultivation.
Jan 24, 2013
Shohin Bonsai Care
Shohin and mame bonsai care is more demanding than maintenance of your larger bonsai. Small pots dry out much quicker.
Jan 24, 2013
How to Make Bonsai
When someone asks how to make bonsai, I take a deep breath.There are many answers! Seeds, cuttings, air layers, nursery stock ...
Jan 23, 2013
Bonsai with Tropicals book
'Bonsai, Some Things I Learned Along the Way' is a must read! The book is not just another how to book.
Jan 23, 2013
Basic Bonsai Styles
There are five basic bonsai styles, with many variations. These first five are the foundation of all the other bonsai shapes.
Jan 21, 2013
Serissa "Mountains"
Serissa bonsai have small leaves, textured bark, they flower, and are easily trained.
Jan 21, 2013
The Lobster
Joe Samuels was traditional in many ways. However, every so often he would surprise us. This buttonwood became one of his favorites. He called it The
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