For an interesting houseplant, gather ye moss Nov 19, 2009
It seems that unless you grow bonsai, the appearance of moss on the surface of the soil of an indoor plant is cause for alarm ... Yet, clearly, when grown in a proper container, they make wonderful plants, small, bonsai fields and meadows. (Anchorage Daily News)
Zoo hosts exquisite bonsai show Nov 7, 2009
Exquisitely shaped, tiny trees will be on display at Brevard Zoo's bonsai show today and Sunday. More than 60 trees will be on display, presented by the Bonsai Society of Brevard ... Bonsai plants and supplies will be for sale during the show, which is being held in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge. (Florida Today)
Meet the Celebrity Gardener Oct 14, 2009
Returning to France in 1989, he set up a bonsai-growing business in his backyard in Chapet, about 30 kilometers northwest of Paris. He chose bonsai because his father had raised them, and because the miniature trees "were all the rage in Paris," he recalls ... Besides selling bonsai, he rented them to hotels and restaurants, including a Japanese restaurant called Benkey. (BusinessWeek)
What's eating you? Oct 13, 2009
Degustation is to eating what the bonsai is to gardening. E: Entrance Red carpets lined with bowing waiters are too much but it helps to feel welcome on arrival. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bonsai: A living art Oct 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009 10:25 PM CDT Bonsai: A living art The horticultural art form found around the world ... The art of growing a bonsai tree goes beyond a typical hobby in horticulture ... Bonsai (pronounced bone sigh ) in Japanese and Chinese languages means tree in a pot. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fall sale offers wide variety of plants plus a farm display Sep 20, 2009
Bonsai water lilies, lotuses and dwarf water lettuce, and more than 40 varieties of anthuriums from miniature to giant Obake will be among plants for sale today at Wahiawa Botanical Garden's Fall Plant Sale. Also for sale will be indoor and desk plants; orchids, heliconia, gingers, hibiscus and ki (ti); native Hawaiian plants; and bromeliads, cacti and succulents. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Growing grapes in Sendayan Sep 17, 2009
Bonsai grapes and grape seedlings starter kits for aspiring home grape-growers are also for sale at the vineyard. Although the vineyard does not resemble its Napa or Loire valley counterparts in the Napa or Loire just yet, it is still a nice place to visit for a change of scenery and a taste of made-in-Malaysia grapes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Leno's Big Debut: Kanye West Enters the Pop-Culture Confessional Booth Sep 16, 2009
Leno, no more unfunny than usual, presided over a set decorated with dark wood and delicate bonsai that evoked horrible memories of paying $16 for well drinks at hotel bars. In one of the show's superficial attempts to play like something other than Tonight, Leno does without a desk, forgoing the authority a slab of lumber confers in favor of a cozier armchair setup. (Slate)
Pick-your-own fall season fun Sep 16, 2009
The festival takes place Nov. 1-22, with the Japanese-themed events scheduled for Nov. 6-7, including demonstrations and displays of bonsai, ikebana, origami, brush painting and other arts and traditions. "It's a really fun way to talk about mums and the culture of Japan," said Bellingrath spokeswoman Jessica Barrick. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Weekend schedule and results Sep 5, 2009
Noon-10 p.m.: Bonsai Demonstrations ... 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Bonsai Demonstrations ... 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Bonsai Demonstrations. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fairyland of bonsai trees and orchids Sep 3, 2009
JOHOR BARU: There was a photo-taking frenzy at the recent Johor Baru International Orchid and Bonsai Show as visitors were so amazed by the gorgeous orchids and bonsai trees that they could not stop snapping away with their cameras ... Close up: View of the intricate leaves of a bonsai plant ... For A. Leena, 23, the bonsai plants were a beautiful representation of living art. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Alaska State Fair schedule Aug 30, 2009
10 a.m.-10 p.m. -- Bonsai Demos. GRANDSTAND LAWN. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Rules of Decorating Your Cubicle Aug 30, 2009
"When I need to be cool, calm and collected," he says, "I can just talk to my little bonsai tree." The plant sits on a small red tablecloth he picked up at a Crate and Barrel store near his Alexandria, Va ... It's surrounded by three unlit, light blue tea candles that match the blue rocks around the bonsai. (ABC News -- Business)
10 things to do this weekend Aug 14, 2009
SHAPE. Buy or browse during the 33rd annual MID-AMERICA BONSAI EXHIBITION at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn how this living art is created and maintained at one of the country's largest bonsai shows. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Business Blooms in the Flower District (1) Aug 10, 2009
Now, this stretch of San Pedro Street is literally in bloom, with an array of businesses that dot the sidewalk with a rainbow spectrum of blossoms, silk flowers, plants and glossy green bonsai trees. The transformation of San Pedro between Seventh and Eighth streets is just one sign of the rapidly expanding Flower District. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Feast for the senses Aug 7, 2009
Bonsai added as a new attraction this year ... Bonsai added as a new attraction this year ... JOHOR BARU: The International Orchid Exhibition is back in town with bonsai added to the list of exhibits at the show that opened here yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
How to Grow a Money Tree for Good L... Jul 23, 2009
It is one of the easiest plants to grow whether one wishes to keep it as a Bonsai plant or tall tree. Money tree s are commonly raised indoors and can be trained as bonsai or allowed to grow to heights reaching four or five feet ... However, if one wishes to maintain a smaller bonsai tree then the plant should be placed into a pot that is considerably small. (Suite101.com)
How to for him and her Jul 16, 2009
Also try Bonsai School: The Complete Course in Care, Training & Maintenance by Craig Coussins or the latest edition of Scott s Lawns: Your Guide to a Beautiful Yard. Outboard Engines: Maintenance. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
How to Purchase a "Lucky" House Jul 10, 2009
On the other hand, if potential buyers are determined to have a home with a pond, once they purchase the home, they can balance the backyard s yin and yang by planting certain shrubs and trees, for example, magnolias and bonsai, while eschewing plants like azaleas and banyan trees. Finally, though an inner courtyard might be attractive, according to Man-Ho Kwok, it is considered a Heaven Well because the yin spirit is far too strong in such settings; therefore, an inner courtyard is considered... (Suite101.com)
Scottish Sheep Shrinking Generation by Generation as Winters Grow Shorter Jul 4, 2009
Whether in the future were going to get miniature bonsai sheep, I have no idea. . (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Bonsai Gardening Portal 'Learning 2 Bonsai' Launches to Educate Gardening Enthusiasts and the Public on the Diverse Benefits of this Ancient Jul 2, 2009
Bonsai Gardening Portal 'Learning 2 Bonsai' Launches to Educate Gardening Enthusiasts and the Public on the Diverse Benefits of this Ancient - Yahoo ... Bonsai Gardening Portal 'Learning 2 Bonsai' Launches to Educate Gardening Enthusiasts and the Public on the Diverse Benefits of this Ancient ... Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 2, 2009 -- Learning2Bonsai. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Scale is key to good design Jun 16, 2009
He chose bonsai plants, but he could just as effectively chosen a white orchid or bromeliad for an exotic feel. I encourage you to be particular about the accessories and artwork in your rooms. (AZCentral -- Home)
Decorating With Wisteria May 31, 2009
Wisteria bonsai is another great addition to the home ... When starting bonsai wisteria allow the plant ample room to generate roots and and produce a trunk before allowing the plant to finally become root bound ... This method is considerably easier than creating a bonsai, but will still take years to mature and flower. (Suite101.com)
Small yard is Zen oasis May 22, 2009
It has all the elements you see in iconic Japanese gardens rocks with the soothing sounds of a waterfall, a pair of metal crane sculptures, lanterns, a bridge over a dry river bed and a collection of elegant bonsai trees ... the Portland Japanese garden; and photos from Time Life's "Miniatures i," a book he used when studying bonsai at The Morikami ... Two on the edges of the property are allowed to grow normally; the rest he styled into bonsai, which he trims once a year. (AZCentral -- Home)
RHHS students help beautify town May 9, 2009
This year the students have enough to purchase some bonsai plants. Teacher Kim Antol has been involved with the sale for about 12 years but the program goes back about 40 years she said with teacher Conrad Zenzian. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Go back to the sauce Apr 28, 2009
This autumn, bonsai potatoes, ginger and Japanese sweet potato will be in store. Starting a business with her mother wasn't without its difficulties, Masako says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Growing Plants from Grocery Store F... Apr 20, 2009
The plants are otherwise easy and in a few years will grow into a beautiful bonsai tree. The only caveat is that you have to prune the plant all the time, as most will not branch naturally without cutting. (Suite101.com)
Miniature Sedum Plants For Small Ga... Apr 19, 2009
This, along with their tiny leaves and tight clump forming habits make them an ideal choice for very small gardens, and even for under-planting bonsai. For many types of sedum all a person needs to do is pinch the very growing tips and nip off any unruly branches to keep the plants from taking over (many types of sedum are vigorous growers). (Suite101.com)
Japanese culture's roots run deep in Bay Area Apr 17, 2009
Landscape gardener Makoto Hagiwara designed most of the rural-style garden, and his family served as resident caretakers until they were evicted in 1942 during the anti-Japanese hysteria of World War II. The garden includes hand-crafted gates, bridges and pagodas, as well as bonsai trees, koi ponds and statues of the Buddha. In recent years, Japanese Americans have sought to return the teahouse concession to an operator who would offer a more authentic Japanese cultural experience. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Garden Club hosts Jackson flower show Apr 14, 2009
The Rose Society and the Bonsai Society groups will be on hand with detailed information and displays. Amador County Master Gardeners will be there to answer your questions. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Japanese Gardening Apr 12, 2009
There are many types of plants and shrubs that are familiar to the Japanese garden, but the Bonsai is perhaps the most signature. The art of Bonsai involves the training of everyday shrubs such as pine, cypress, holly, cedar, cherry, maple, and beech to look like old, large trees in miniature form. (Suite101.com)
Photo Finish Apr 11, 2009
Students from Maryknoll School, Maui High School, St. Andrew's Priory and Saint Louis School attended the half-day program, which included bon dance, bonsai, calligraphy, traditional crafts, ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement), soroban (Japanese abacus), tea ceremony and yukata wearing. The program began with a taiko demonstration by the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid reopeningApril 25 Apr 1, 2009
Visitors can also check out the McGinnis collection of the Japanese Art of Bonsai. The Oleander Society plans to host Jubilee Luncheon at the Moody Gardens Hotel on Friday, April 24 to gear up for the festival weekend. (KHOU.com, TX)
Things to do, March 27-April 2 Mar 28, 2009
Savor the beauty of spring 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday / Woodward Park, Shinzen Japanese Gardens, Friant Road and Audubon Drive / $4, $1 ages 4-14, free to ages 3 and younger / (559) 226-8034, The Spring Blossom Festival and Fresno Bonsai Society Spring Show showcase the beauty of spring ... More than 100 examples will be on display for the Bonsai show, with educational demonstrations and information available. (Fresno Bee)
Philippe Starck star gets "real" and a film documents designs with long-term viability Mar 23, 2009
Thrilling though it is to peek inside Apple's prototyping laboratory, my favorite sequence is of the legendary Braun designer, Dieter Rams, who is filmed in his garden daintily, but mystifyingly pruning a bonsai tree. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Epcot's International Flower and Ga... Mar 21, 2009
Look for bonsai trees in Japan, a lovely tea garden in the United Kingdom, as well as character topiaries such as Lady and the Tramp in their home countries. Other events featured at this year's festival are. (Suite101.com)
Floating fiesta: Colorful boats signal party in canals of Mexico City’s Xochimilco Mar 15, 2009
Vendors rowed by in canoes filled with candy apples, potato chips, blankets, bonsai plants and rubber toys. Maize. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Farmers Markets Mar 11, 2009
11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The outdoor mall in the Financial District offers produce, hot and sweet kettle corn, flowers, honey, breads, bonsai trees, tamales, olives, nuts and more. Chinatown Farmers Market. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Elmer Mohrmann Mar 4, 2009
His hobbies included gardening and working in his extensive bonsai garden. He also enjoyed playing bridge, pinochle and other card games. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Home and garden news and notes Feb 27, 2009
THE SHELF: MASTER THE ART OF BONSAI CARE. Bonsai fascinates many gardeners, but the ancient Japanese tradition isn't simply about growing miniaturized plants ... Brooklyn Botanic Garden is helping blossoming bonsai enthusiasts get started with its new "All-Region Guide, Growing Bonsai Indoors.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Spring Flower Events in Boston, 200... Feb 17, 2009
Several events are planned, including Master Gardener Information Booths, orchid and bonsai exhibits, and a Benefit Cocktail Party, featuring the music of the Bo Winiker Orhestra. When. (Suite101.com)
CONVENTION CENTER HOSTS HOME & GARDEN SEMINAR Feb 15, 2009
At Bob s Bonsai s of Redfield booth, Bob Davis displayed miniature trees artistically arranged in tiny plots ... His day job as a diesel mechanic could include a lot of worry, Davis said, but with the addition of his own bonsai business, I just don t stress about it anymore ... Davis warned that many who start with bonsai often overdo the upkeep, leaving them out in the backyard sunlight where weeds can take root. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Japanese Tea Garden dispute boils up again Feb 14, 2009
The Tea Garden, near the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, features stone footpaths, bonsai trees, pagodas, koi ponds and Buddhist statues. It was developed as part of the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The fine art of primping a poodle Feb 11, 2009
Hosaka, nearly everyone agrees, is a master of detail, an artist who tends his poodles' poufs as if they were bonsai trees from his native Japan. After Ch. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Graceful bonsai trees are small wonders Feb 10, 2009
Graceful, serene bonsai trees are small wonders ... Graceful, serene bonsai trees are small wonders ... But every day, Ken Roberts and his wife, Carol, tend to their grove of bonsai trees. (AZCentral -- Home)
Getting started with bonsai can be fun, easy Feb 8, 2009
A bonsai is seen at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa. Pruning a bonsai is what makes and keeps it small, but pruning is only a small part of the art of bonsai ... A bonsai is a small tree or shrub grown in a shallow pot. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
