They're often bent and twisted into shape, positioned around rocks ... or even killing a plant that has been growing for centuries. Chiako Yamamoto is a fourth-generation bonsai master based ...

The Bodhi tree is sacred in Buddhism and is highly regarded as a bonsai plant due to its significance ... A mix of akadama, pumice, and lava rock is an excellent choice for Bodhi tree bonsai.

Bonsai plants are miniature trees that are grown in small containers and trained to take on a specific shape or form. Creating a bonsai plant is a rewarding hobby that requires patience ...

The forms of the bonsai itself are celebrated; the small plants, along with their accompanying miniature rock forms and water arrangements, are reflected in the taps, which translate this heritage ...

A new exhibit on bonsai at Sonoma Botanical Garden features an exquisite indoor forest in miniature, along with a Zen rock garden ... all while working with the plant’s inherent nature.