When a Bonsai Tree Dies
It’s an emotional blow to lose a bonsai. Even seasoned growers will experience tree death. It's reality; everyone loses bonsai trees. I've had rough experiences, and the thing t...
Understanding Proportion for Bonsai Development
Proper proportion can make the difference between an exceptional bonsai tree and one that is merely mediocre. Bonsai is more than the idea of creating a perfect miniature tree; ...
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How to Mindfully Harness Growth in Bonsai Trees
In practicing bonsai we create a healthy tree, and the tree creates new growth that we can use to create an update to the shape, age or other character of the tree. With each ne...
Terra Cotta vs. Colander – a Root Experiment with Japanese Black Pine
Is growing in colanders/pond baskets superior for Japanese Black Pine destined to be bonsai? Common bonsai knowledge says that the answer is yes, but I’ve seen growers get reall...