Bonsai as the name suggests is formed from two words, ‘bon’ meaning tray or dish and ‘sai’ meaning tree or plant, so its’ literal translation is ‘tree planted in a dish’. A bonsai is thus a miniaturized tree grown in a dish, resembling in all respects its larger counterpart in nature.… Read More
Bonsai
The art of growing Bonsai is an ancient oriental tradition, in which bonsai means “tray gardening”. There are traces of bonsais (miniature trees or bushes) in Egypt, Japan and China, and it was considered that the miniature tree would have concentrated the powers of the actual-size tree.
Bonsai trees require a lot of care.… Read More
The increased popularity of growing Bonsai trees and plants has brought with it many specialist shops. The Internet is being awash with Bonsai supplies. As a beginner, it is usual to buy everything you think is needed to grow one, however there is a good chance you may not need it.… Read More
The term bonsai literally means “a plant in a tray”. The generally accepted meaning however is a “tree in a pot”. To “bonsai” a plant is to keep the plant from growing in its natural form, therefor controlling its growth to suit the owner.
Almost any type of plant can be made into a bonsai.… Read More
Years ago, in the far east (where the Art of Bonsai was born), ancient philosophies required a budding Bonsai Master to seek out their own bonsai in nature (also known as a “quest of self”).
These days, it’s much easier for the beginning (and yes, even the experienced) bonsai enthusiast to acquire their starter bonsai stock from an established grower or importer of established bonsai trees.… Read More
