A bonsai looks like a small work of art: delicate, elegant, and seemingly ageless. But for those trying this unique plant ...

In this video, I break down a common myth about bonsai and explain what truly defines this captivating art form. Many people think bonsai is a specific tree species, but it’s actually about the ...

The Japanese art form of shaping a miniature tree in the form of a bonsai [‘bon’ is tray and ‘sai’, means plant], dates back several thousand years, with roots in China’s Tang dynasty in the 7th ...

Cognitive dissonance happens when you hold two conflicting thoughts in your mind at the same time — like loving both hamburgers and cows. Cognitive dissonance is a theory in social psychology first ...

About 15 years ago, Miriam Chege walked into a plant shop. What she found there changed her perspective on trees forever. “I saw these small trees that looked ancient,” she recalls. “They were tiny, ...

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 ...

Guy Joseph Guidry fondly remembers the moment he first encountered a bonsai tree, three decades ago. Guidry spotted a cluster of the miniature trees in his neighbor's backyard in New Orleans. They ...

Raphael Martinez Cohen and Ryan Bush’s basement studio in Maspeth, Queens, feels a bit like a grotto, with shimmering panels propped up against subterranean walls. A quick glance around reveals ...

Looking to get started in bonsai? The Portland area is home to several bonsai nurseries and gardens that offer plants, classes and supplies. Local bonsai practitioners also offer advice and host ...

The ancient art of bonsai may look deceptively simple, but its practice requires care, contemplation, and consistency over long periods of time—especially if you’re growing an entire miniature forest, ...