Bonsai is an art form that stems from ancient Asian culture, originating in China and developed by the Japanese. In the 13th century, the Japanese collected and potted wild trees that had been dwarfed ...

Bonsai trees are miniature trees cultivated using special pruning and shaping methods to resemble larger trees. This art form employs techniques like crown and root pruning as well as growing trees in ...

Perhaps because they look exotic, delicate, and fiddly, it's easy to miss that common, hardy shrub species often make excellent bonsai. Indeed, any woody perennial has a decent chance of making a good ...

A bonsai’s beauty isn’t just in the tree — the stand beneath it can transform the entire presentation. Choosing the right wood, design, and proportions elevates your display from simple plant to ...

Every other week, Monitor staff writes about a feature article exploring wellness in the Capital Region. We’d like to thank our Community Partner Concord Hospital. Our Community Partners do not ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Gardeners are enjoying a seasonal series of shows and sales by local garden societies. This column has recently highlighted events by the local chapters of ...