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Welcome to the Bonsai Guide |
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 The Bonsai Guide is one of a series of Home and Garden websites, all with one aim and that is to bring you information on the intriguing art of growing and careing for Japanese Bonsai
Whether you’re an aficionado of Bonsai or a budding enthusiast, within our bonsai site you will find practical advice from planting, shaping and caring for Bonsai and the many varieties currently available and the symbolic meaning of Japanese Bonsai tradition
From the article Index you will gain access to articles, features and reviews for specific Bonsai information, and choosing the correct Bonsai for the right environment.
We hope you find the information on the bonsai feature of interest
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The History Of The Bonsai Tree
By Matt Shupe
Everybody has heard of the tree but very few people know anything about the history of the miniature shrub or where the tradition came from.
Bonsai is a Japanese term which, in its native language, translates to mean “tray gardening”. This term describes exactly what is as it is a tree which is grown in a small pot or tub enabling it to be kept indoors. These trees are not always genetically predisposed to be small and so they are kept this way through careful pruning.
The ability to care for a tree, keeping it small and healthy, is an art form in itself. The trees are commonly pruned in to an aesthetically pleasing shape, another reason why they are seen as works of art and not just as plants.
The term is widely known and understood and yet the art was originally found in China, by the name of penjing. The Japanese art of stemmed from this and so is actually more modern than the Chinese. However, the Japanese version is the one which is more widely known.
Discoveries have been made in Egyptian tombs of sketches showing miniature trees in pots. These are thought to have been kept for decorative purposes and the pictures date back to 4000 years ago! After this time there is evidence to suggest that trees were transported in the caravans of Asia as they travelled around as they were used for their medicinal properties should someone have fallen ill.
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from the Chinese art of penjing, which is a 2000 year old tradition. It was brought to Japan somewhere between the 7th – 9th centuries by the Imperial Embassies to Tang China. Initially it was enjoyed only by the nobility and was not a hobby which was enjoyed by the masses. However, over time it began to filter down through the social hierarchy and became something which much of the population enjoyed.
The practise of pruning and shaping miniature trees is still in place in both China and Japan. However, the Chinese tend to keep them for outdoor displays and so, although still smaller than normal trees, they are somewhat larger than the Japanese versions, who create the pieces of art to be displayed primarily in the home.
For anyone considering turning their hand to this hobby, it is well worth reading up on the subject beforehand as the trees require careful nurturing. It is not just the leaves which require trimming, the roots need to be tended to also and the amount of water they require is practically an art form in itself. Information on this is widely available on the Internet, meaning that anyone serious about trying this should be able to do so successfully.
The author is a regular contributor to Best Supply where more information about trees, plants, pots and other supplies is freely available.
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Choosing A Bonsai Plant
By Roberto Bell
When you go to choose your Bonsai Plant, you will find that there are a great many varieties to choose from. In reality, any plant that has a trunk and branches can become a Bonsai Plant. Read more...
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Why Do Tree Seeds Dont Always Reproduce Cultivars Characteristics
By Patrick Desnoyers
Your chance of reproducing the exact characteristic well known are minimal. To be in context, bonsai enthusiast often praise a specific species for it’s characteristics that adpat well to bonsai Read more...
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