A Group of Bonsai Care, Tips and TricksArticles that detail bonsai care, the history of bonsai and miniature gardens.Asian Bonsai- June 20, 2006 The Chinese art of penjing is very similar to and is the precursor of the Japanese art of bonsai. Like Japanese bonsai, these plants seem to exhibit more than just a physical beauty. As the Chinese art is intended for outdoor display, the plants tend to be somewhat larger than seen in Japanese bonsai. The Chinese influence on the early bonsai masters is apparent since the Japanese still use the same characters to represent bonsai as the Chinese. Later, the...http://www.bonsai-garden.com/asian-bonsai.htm Bonsai Gardens to Visit- June 13, 2006 US Bonsai Gardens to Visit Visiting a Japanese garden is a serene experience. It beckons its visitors to leave the world behind and enjoy the beauty and splendor of nature. Bonsai are included in most Japanese gardens and enhance their uniqueness and beauty. In a Japanese garden you are encouraged to observe, listen and reflect. Visiting just one of these gardens is a treat for all of the senses. The United States National Bonsai and...http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-gardens-to-visit.htm The Art of Japanese Bonsai- June 6, 2006 The Japanese refined and developed Bonsai techniques and evolved the art form it is today. For the Japanese, bonsai represents a fusion of strong ancient beliefs with the Eastern philosophies of the harmony between man, the soul and nature. The major aspects of Japanese bonsai, so far as they affect the non expert American, have not changed. Japanese Bonsaihttp://www.bonsai-garden.com/japanese-bonsai.htm |