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When you hear the phrase “Bonsai tree” you probably think of those tiny, ornate trees that people often keep as a sort of desk ornament. But in fact, Bonsai is not a type of tree at all—the word ...

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 ...

Birch trees are known for their delicate beauty and are popular choices for bonsai enthusiasts. Growing a birch bonsai tree can be challenging, but with the right care and attention, you can create a ...

In a time when attention spans are shorter than this sentence, think about bonsai. They’re special enough to be passed down from generation to generation. “In five years, that’s going to be a really ...

A reader recently asked me to write about bonsai tree requirements, but more specifically, how to keep bonsai trees alive during the seasons. Let’s begin with a brief history of Bonsai, which in ...

There’s something about growing bonsai trees that makes big problems seem smaller. “That tree to me is not just a lone tree; it’s connected to all the other trees in the world,” said Wayne Atkinson, a ...

Bonsai is a Japanese tradition that involves the long-term nurturing of tiny trees in containers. This art form maintains and surrounds the focus of bonsai cultivation and maintenance. Similar customs ...

Bonsai trees have gained popularity in the U.S. in the aftermath of the pandemic, with many people identifying with the tree's resilience. Jim Sullivan stands in the backyard of his Baltimore, ...

Norm Geisinger is 82 years old, and he owns an 85-year-old bonsai tree that’s less than two feet tall. He’s owned the Lace-bark Chinese elm for 25 years. He’s the third owner. Geisinger, a former ...

Jim Sullivan stands in the backyard of his Baltimore, Maryland, home, with a tiny pair of scissors in hand. In front of him, is a miniature version of a white pine tree. With the kind of precision you ...