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 gardens offer peace and creativity. You can grow tiny trees in pots, shaping them like forests. Native Indian trees are perfect for this. Peepal, Banyan, and Imli are ideal choices. Use a ...

It’s 2020 – and with the Lunar New Year just weeks away, farmers in Vietnam have come up with a unique way to herald the Year of the Rat. These bonsai trees are shaped to look like rats, and were made ...

Monterey >> The key to bonsai is patience. But that shouldn’t be much of a surprise. This is an art form, after all, in which trees can be 500 years old, passed down from generation to generation.

For bonsai lovers, little trees create a path to a big world of discovery. Their twisted branches connect people across oceans and continents, linking them with an ancient art. “You never finish a ...

This month, Filoli is sharing its entire collection of bonsai trees for the first time. Courtesy Filoli. Filoli is going small this month. The grand estate known for its huge gardens, immense house ...