Bonsai — pronounced “bone-zye” — is the art of growing a tree in a tray or pot. It’s a Japanese art form dating back to the 6th century, but it takes its inspiration from the even older ...

Growing a young bonsai into a form that resembles a mature tree requires regular pruning to encourage even growth and to remove dead limbs, foliage and errant branches. Take your time.

Bonsai gardening has long been admired for its ability to distill the vastness of nature into a single, elegant container. For minimalists, this unique practice captures the essence of “less is ...

While bonsai is a historic Japanese art form dating back centuries, early artists were likely inspired by the Chinese practice of penjing, which can be traced to the Han dynasty some 2,000 years ago.

The art of bonsai involves pruning branches and roots in a way that keeps the tree healthy, but in miniature. “That’s how you get a tree to be 500 years old,” Geisinger said. “The oldest ...

Visitors can ask all of their bonsai-related questions to club members as well as buy their own bonsai tree and pot. ... Fall Bonsai Show celebrates live art form Posted: Sep 21, 2024 / 05:24 AM EDT.

Mark Fields, a Center Grove-area resident, trims one of his bonsai trees in his backyard on June 27. Fields has been practicing bonsai for more than 50 years, and currently owns Bonsai by Fields ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted ...