Can Bonsai Trees Live Indoors? The Truth About Indoor Bonsai
Can bonsai trees live indoors? The answer depends on the species. Learn which bonsai adapt well to indoor growing, why outdoor conditions are still best whenever possible, and h...
Caring for Maple Bonsai: Fine Ramification, Pinching, and Bud Selection
Maple bonsai are known for their elegant winter silhouettes, created by a fine network of twigs and branches. Learn how spring pinching, selective defoliation, and thoughtful bu...
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Our mission is to educate and facilitate enjoyment of bonsai as a hobby sustainably, with a carbon neutral impact to the planet. We are committed to producing modern mini-bonsai that anyone can easily care for and enjoy
What Is Forest Bathing? A Gentle Guide to Shinrin-Yoku
What is forest bathing? Explore the origins of shinrin-yoku, the research behind forest therapy, and why spending time among trees has such a quiet, restorative effect on mind a...
Why Should You Shop Small?
Running a very small business gives us a front-row seat to how much your support truly matters. In this article, we share the story behind Small Business Saturday and why every ...
Recommended Products from The Bonsaify Team
Below is a list of the products that are used or recommended by Eric. Please consider using the links below to make your purchase. Thank you! Fertilizer Fertilizer For Bon...
Monterey Cypress: Making Bonsai of Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
It can be challenging to create a bonsai that faithfully replicates the windswept features found naturally in the Monterey Cypress along the central coast of California. It's wo...
Why Moss is Used for Bonsai Trees
A bonsai nestled upon a moss bed can complete the look of a miniature landscape, adding depth and texture. Live moss is a wonderful addition to a bonsai, but it's not merely aes...
What is the Best Bonsai Tree for Beginners?
If you've recently been inspired to try bonsai, perhaps by an image on Pinterest or Instagram, a trip to the mountains, or seeing a bonsai exhibition, it's easy to get started a...
Bonsai Trees That Can Live on Your Office Desk
Carefully placing an artfully-shaped bonsai tree on your desk might make you the envy of your coworkers who see it on your video calls, but to keep it there long term you’ll nee...
Should You Give a Bonsai Tree as a Gift?
What do you get for the friend, colleague, or family member who has everything? Bonsai can be a most wonderful gift if given to the right person, but how can you know if your pe...
Growing Bonsai Trees: How Big Do They Get?
Have you ever wondered "How big do bonsai trees get? There is no one answer to that question. Bonsai sizes range from trees that take 4 adults to hold, all the way down to poppy...
Yaupon Holly Teacup Bonsai: An Intersection of Two Cultural Practices
Yaupon Holly is typically used as ornamental shrubs in landscaping, and bonsai enthusiasts appreciate them for their small shiny evergreen leaves, numerous red berries (on femal...
Seven Rookie Mistakes in Bonsai
The art of bonsai allows for personal expression in the development and styling of trees, and the selection of bonsai pots. Like many art forms, it takes time and deliberate pra...
Is Bonsai a Good Hobby for Children?
Is Bonsai a Good Hobby for Children? “The best hobbies for kids are ones that help them to learn about the world…kids' hobbies and interests are born from a spark of passion.” R...
Finding Inspiration for Bonsai from the World's Largest Juniper
Visiting the (Grand Champion Sierra Juniper) Bennett Juniper is an unforgettable experience In this article, Eric describes some of its more unique features (with photos) and in...
Monterey Cypress Progression: From Seed to Show in 9 Years
Follow the journey of one Monterey Cypress from seed to show-ready bonsai tree. Grown from a seed (from a tree in the Presidio of San Francisco) in 2007, this tree grew quickly,...
The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint : 31 Resolutions for Small Business Success
After years of talking about it, my husband Eric and I finally started a business in late 2019. We’ve made plenty of mistakes, had quite a few happy accidents, and ultimately ha...