KANUMA, Tochigi Prefecture--A wave of thefts of bonsai miniature potted trees across Japan appear tied to an overseas boom that offers high profits from resale, according to experts. In many cases, ...

To hear bonsai keepers talk is to be plunged into a sea of metaphors. The miniature trees are “my children”; they shouldn’t be “pampered”; they can do with a “haircut”; this one needs a bit of ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Harold Sasaki wants to dispel some myths about bonsai: that they’re hard to grow, for example. “Most often, a ...

Bonsai is an art form that has been practiced for thousands of years. “The unique aspect is that bonsai is alive and constantly changing, not like a sculpture or painting, which remains static,” says ...

IT is amazing to see twisted, curled fully grown trees that are only a few inches tall in small pots or containers. What adds more to our surprise is that the mini trees can bear fruits like apple, ...

The Bird of Paradise you want is NOT the best one to grow in your house If you love trees but don’t have space for them, bonsai is for you. With bonsai, you can grow mature trees that stay small and ...

To the uninitiated, bonsai are a novelty. Gazing at these pint-sized trees, one might utter a heartfelt but uninspired, "Isn't that cute," or, "Look at that!" But to those who have walked through the ...

If you love trees but don’t have space for them, bonsai is for you. With bonsai, you can grow mature trees that stay small and live for generations. It's an art form that brings the grandeur of large ...