Articles related to "Bonsai"



YES I Bonsai NOT
Some of my thoughts about bonsai and why you might enjoy growing a potato in bonsai form too. Photos of my very own bonsai potatoes.
• bonsai potato bonsai pruning training tree america

Wisteria-- The Beautiful Bonsai Challenge
The cultivation of Wisteria as bonsai is discussed
• bonsai • bonsai • penjing • wisteria • flowering bonsai

Bonsai Trees
Bonsai trees embody the profound Zen philosophy. This article first explains this embodiment and then gives an outline of the types of bonsai and how to cultivate them.
• bonsai • bonsai trees • zen • zen buddhism • horticulture

Bonsai Pottery
Discusses in broad terms bonsai pottery, and how to pick the right pot.
• bonsai • bonsai • pottery • stoneware • glazes

Tiempo’s 'Bonsai'
Edith L. Tiempo's poem, "Bonsai," consists of four verse paragraphs; the lines are short and unrimed. The poem dramatizes the speaker's method of controlling emotions.
• edith l tiempo • bonsai • sublimating nature • small things • horticulturist

A Ficus: That's Perfect For Bonsai
Ficus 'salicifolia' is discussed as bonsai.
• ficus • bonsai • soil • wiring • pruning

An Overview On Wiring Bonsai
An overview on the basics of wiring bonsai.
• wire • wiring

BONSAI FRUITS
From grape vines to blueberry bushes and dwarf pomegranates, these and other kinds of fruits are suitable for bonsai.
• bonsai • bonsai fruit • japanese • chinese • buddhinst monks

Bonsai S.O.S.
What to do when you have no idea what to do.
• bunabayashi • bonsai • beginning • novice

Buxus As Bonsai?
Boxwood as bonsai is discussed.
• boxwood • buxus • bonsai

Deciduous v. Coniferous Bonsai
The merits and demands of deciduous bonsai as compared to coniferous bonsai are discussed.

Fertilizing Your Bonsai
An overview of commonly used, quality fertilizers and why they work well for your bonsai.
• bonsais • fertilizing • feeding

Groundcover, Wallcover, Eye-sore cover -- and Bonsai!
From groundcover to bonsai, the versatile ivy offers a variety of options for the wildscaper
• ivy • plant • garden • wildscape • wildscaping

Healthy Bonsai From The Ground, Up
A brief summary on the proper soil mixes for healthy bonsai
• bonsai • soil • sifting • japanese • penjing

In The Bonsai Garden
Your editor finds enjoyment in weeding!
• bonsai • weeding • gardens • summer day • birds

Juniper as Bonsai
The ubiquitous Juniper as bonsai.

Kusamomo-- Accent Plants For Bonsai
Describes the art of accent or companion plants and their use with bonsai.
• kusamono • keido • accent plants • companion plants

Native trees as bonsai
Many native North American tree and shrub species can be grown as bonsai, allowing the gardener to build a deeper connection with the life of these plants.
• native • tree • bonsai • botanical • cedar

Raised Grow Beds For Bonsai
Raised grow beds-- one of the secrets to beautiful bonsai, quickly!
• raised beds • grow beds • growing bonsai

Summer and Bonsai
Summer tasks for the bonsai enthusiast.

The Art of Bonsai
A brief introduction to the art of bonsai
• bonsai • penjing • national collection • japanese • national arboretum

Understanding Your Bonsai's Needs
Understanding from where your tree originates helps you to better care for it in a pot.
• bonsai • care • needs • origins

Zen And The Art of Watering Bonsai
How to water your bonsai....
• watering • water

A Gentle Warning
This article explains why the "bonsai" frequently sold during this holidlay season are not quality bonsai. Several alternative gift suggestions are made.
• bonsai • juniper

Going Japanese: A Garden Design Dilemma
How do we house three bonsai in an English cottage-style garden?
• bonsai • japanese gardens • english cottage-style

Relieving gardener's itch indoors
I used to think the craving came from perusing glossy seed catalogues in late winter. But now that I live in an apartment and avoid reading those things, gardener's itch still strikes me. Here are some tips for relief.
• seeds catalogues • apartment • houseplants • winter doldrums • tropical plant seeds

The Lion's Share
• compost • potting • bonsai • narcissus

Trees in Tubs
Stop! If you are a northern gardener, don't try to keep a live potted evergreen outside. It won't survive the winter. Consider some outdoor alternatives and even an indoor one.
• dormancy • hardiness • spruce • bonsai • como park conservatory

Two Very Different Books for the Gardener This Christmas
Death by Chile and the art of Bonsai are the topics of the books discussed in this article.
• chile death • bonsai • garden • horticulture therapy

Gardening Gifts for Father's Day
Look for some gardening gift ideas to celebrate Father's Day, in June. Plant a memory, while spending time in Dad's garden.
• gardening gifts for father's day • gift ideas for dad • what are some gardening gifts • bonsai gardening ideas • vegetable gardening plans

Your Houseplant Questions Answered
This week readers' questions about their houseplants are being answered. They cover a wide range of common problems and fortunately have simple solutions!
• houseplant care • questions about houseplants • ivy • bonsai • juniper

APRIL SHOWERS
Gardening in a mild wet and windy climate in the west of Ireland.
• alpines • scree beds • primulas • germination • bulbs

Flower Exhibit
New York State Fair Flower Exhibit
• flower exhibit • bonsai • new york state fair • displays of flowers • papaver somniferum

Just Some Quiet Little Tool Talk
Tabletop gardens are all the rage -- but are you equipped to handle them? A humorous look at smaller sized garden tools of many sorts from the Tiny Tim Seeder to chopsticks.
• tabletop garden • zen garden • zazen garden • small sized garden tools • children's

Nature in miniature
Why bother growing bonsai? Because the art teaches a respectful approach to the spirit of an individual tree. Whether grown indoors or out, a bonsai plant or landscape is a miniature study of nature.
• bonsai • apartment • plant • landscape • nature

The Houseplant Nook
How to grow healthy, happy houseplants and always have a green thumb.
• houseplants • palms • ferns • cacti • succulents

Travelsleuth's Diary: September Garden Shows
The Travelsleuth chronicles the last warm days of of summer in his cottage garden and looks forward to the last of the year's summer Garden Shows.
• england • atlantic • bath • somerset • royal

Add Oriental Touches to Your Home
Heavy or light oriental features can give a mysterious yet vitalizing air to your winter home.
• oriental home furnishings • oriental touches • oriental accessories • asian • jade

Camellias: Encyclopedia Review
Camellias: The Gardener's Encyclopedia by Jennifer Trehane is a huge resource for gardeners who love, or want to learn more about, this ornamental shrub - the Camellia.
• garden book reviews • camellias: the gardener's encyclopedia • jennifer trehane • camellia shrubs • growing camellias

Christmas Botany Series- Rosemary, part II
Rosemary is an herb associated with Christmas. Its culture is relatively simple. Explore the legends further along with some information on how you may include this herb in your gardening plans.
• christmas botany • zone gardeners • rosemary • herb • herb gardening

Fruits in the News
This may be time for the gardening year to wind down. However, a lot has been happening in recent months. Here are a few of the fruit-related news items.
• mock barberry manzanita • colorado state university • denver botanic gardens • plant select picks • umcompahgre plateau

Low-maintenance garden ideas
If a low-maintenance garden appeals to you, here are a few design ideas that look great while requiring little care from busy gardeners.
• "low-maintenance" • garden design • "lorraine flanigan" • gardening • gardens

Sizzling Plants For The Summer Of 2001
What are the hottest plants for the summer of 2001? Here are all the steamy details!
• lycoris lilies • plants • tropical • exotic • gardening


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