“Japanese maples are actually really, really good for bonsai because they tend to be more of a diminutive tree to begin with,” says Steve Pettis, commercial and consumer horticulture agent for the ...

Japanese maples have delicate leaves, fall color and intricate branch patterns, plus they love to grow in the Pacific Northwest. This makes them ideal subjects for bonsai, and in this book bonsai ...

The centuries-old craft is thriving as both a hobby and an art form, with contemporary practitioners around the world asking what lessons it can impart today. Bonsai created by the Japanese artist ...

As winter covers Japan, gardening enthusiasts must move their hobby indoors, and bonsai has become the show’s star. These tiny trees hold a special place in the hearts of many, and taking care of them ...

The Marin Bonsai Club’s annual auction is Aug. 17, and if you’re ready to try your hand at this timeless garden art, this would be a great place to start. “There will be terrific deals on bonsai, ...

SAITAMA -- It's a rainy day in autumn, drops glistening on the bulky trunk and outstretched branches and leaves of a majestic tree -- a scene worthy of some grand landscape out of a story. But this ...