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 ...
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...
OUR MISSION
Bonsai for You
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 Should a Shohin Bonsai Look Like?
Just like any bonsai, shohin are created in different styles, with differing trunk sizes and to differing degrees of ramification. What is the standard of quality and/or most de...
What Your Bonsai Collection Would Look Like if I Had a Say
What is Eric's ideal composition for a bonsai collection? In this post he explains the optimal mix of sizes, shapes, and species of trees that provide an ideal learning path for...
A Conversation with John Boyce
An interview with John Boyce, one of Eric's first teachers and a founding member of the Bonsai Society of San Francisco. John's approach to bonsai incorporates minimalism, Japan...