Bonsai may seem complicated, but if you follow these steps, it's an easy and rewarding hobby that makes gardening possible no ...

Bonsai tree owners know these plants are more than just an art form with roots tracing back thousands of years in China and ...

What is a bonsai? The Japanese word “bonsai” is often translated as “plant in a pot.” It may be used as an identifying term for such a plant or it may refer to special techniques and aesthetic models ...

Clockwise: Michael Greenstein examines the bark of a Chinese elm in his collection in Los Altos; A liquidambar, also known as an American sweet gum tree, that Greenstein is growing in a pot; Deadwood ...

Bonsai aren’t perfect miniature trees, said Dave Hodgetts, a bonsai grower. They’re trees with artistic license. They’re living sculpture. “Because they keep growing, they ...

The Bonsai Society of Portland is one of the oldest and largest bonsai clubs in the country, claiming some 600 members.

In Oregon state forests, bare root seedlings can also be collected ... who’s worked in bonsai for 10 years, has about 100 bonsai for sale. Tree prices range from $160 to $750.

Consider color, shape, and texture when pairing pots with trees. Bonsai don't have huge root systems so you can be very creative about the type of pottery you use. Chris creates unique pieces ...