There is a big misconception among bonsai beginners that all bonsai trees can be kept indoors. Not true! Yes, some bonsai trees can be happy as an indoor bonsai tree. Sadly, many just don’t survive indoors well. It all has to...
This hobby of ours is part art, part gardening, part science and part engineering. It has rules and guidelines for the serious among us with occasional scorn for those who break the “rules.” Bonsai is full of different critics and...
Most hobbies can be time consuming — That’s part of the joy of it. Bonsai is no different. To do bonsai at a high level, it’s takes a lifetime. To do it as a hobby, well, we’re allowed to take...
When we talk about bonsai gardening, creating bonsai trees and caring for our collections, we tend to talk about the beauty and serenity of it all. While that’s definitely true, there are some other benefits that need to be mentioned....
Once upon a time, there was a guy that loved bonsai trees. He loved them so much, he’d buy one wherever he saw it and google how to keep it alive. He knew just how much sunlight they should get,...
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to learn from the "pro’s?" It’s a weird thing… These people are best in class. The top of the top. True professionals. They’re willing to teach something, and we want to learn...
When you’re creating a bonsai tree, one of the first questions to answer is “what.” That is, what type of tree will you bonsai? Anything with a thick and old looking trunk, and small leaves would work best. But, that’s...
I’m not sure that there’s anything more remarkable than a flowering bonsai tree in full bloom. It’s true that my favorite trees aren’t flowering trees, but you can’t deny the glory that is a thick, aged Azalea bonsai in full...
One of the best shortcuts you can take when creating a bonsai tree is to start with a PRE bonsai tree. That is, a tree that’s been masterfully “prepared” to become a bonsai. But before you start your shopping extravaganza,...
