Bonsai Tree ArticlesListed below are links to some of the bonsai tree articles I've written over the years. I've also included a few related subjects, written for gardening magazines. I wrote for Bonsai Today magazine, World Tropical Bonsai Forum and a number of other bonsai publications, including my own newsletters.Many of those articles are here. In addition, there are a few new ones and some from other authors. To re-publish these in club newsletters or on your own bonsai site,
please contact me.
The ArticlesBald Cypress bonsai are stately and impressive, but they rarely have "knees" as they do in nature. I was quite surprised to see this cypress knee project ... Bald Cypress Bonsai "knees" Ficus nerifolia is one of the most popular tropical trees used as bonsai. It is also one of the most successful. Here is the story of when and where it all got started ... A Ficus Bonsai Story. Bonsai "how-to" is important, but in some ways this bonsai tree article may be even more important. It is truly a lesson learned. I hope you find it inspirational. Over the years it has come to be known as the 'Stuff Article'! Here's a Bonsai Pots article I wrote for a gardening magazine. It's not geared to bonsai enthusiasts, however you and your non-bonsai friends may find it interesting. Bonsai Pots - Terrific All Purpose Planters Another very popular article (good for both beginners and more experienced hobbyists) is 'Ten Steps to Good Bonsai'. Cottonseed Hulls and bonsai - Do you know cottonseed hulls can prevent soil erosion in shallow bonsai pots? ... and they're not as messy as muck! Buttonwood Bonsai, A Collecting Story - In the bonsai world "collecting" is a term we use for 'digging up' trees, often in the wild. This is one such adventure story. Lichen - fascinates me. My years of working with bonsai trees has made me aware of many things in nature, lichen is just one. I named this non-bonsai article "Who's Painting the Trees" Bonsai Questions often have the same answer. This is a bonsai tree article about that answer ... Well, it depends! John Callaway is our guest author. Bougainvillea Bonsai and a Warning about the combination of thorns and sphagnum moss during air layers. True stories of dangerous results. If you liked any of these articles, subscribe to my free, monthly Bonsai Banter newsletter. You will enjoy the personal bonsai stories, tidbits and comments that may not appear here on the site. Top of Page
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The Bonsai Articles Page holds a few surprises!
Bonsai Beginners,
Don't Miss ...
There are a number of bonsai articles on this site. Two of them are especially good for newcomers.
The first is important advice from an old timer and has become known as
"The Stuff Article."
Many teachers and clubs have reprinted Ten Steps for their members and students. For reprint details contact BonsaiMary.
Before you buy your first tools, be sure to read it.
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