Bonsai Obsession

      On August 6, 1945 , at a quarter-past 8 a.m., bonsai master Masaru Yamaki was inside his home when glass fragments hurtled past him, cutting his skin, after a strong force blew out the windows of the house. The U.S. B-29 bomber called the “Enola Gay” had just dropped the world’s first atomic bomb over the city of Hiroshima, at a site just two miles from the Yamaki home. The bomb wiped out 90 percent of the city, killing 80,000 Japanese immediately and eventually contributing to the death of at least 100,000 more. But besides some minor glass-related injuries, Yamaki and his family survived the blast, as did their prized bonsai trees, which were protected by a tall wall surrounding the outdoor nursery.  For 25 years, one of those trees sat near the entrance of the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum at the United States National Arboretum in Washington D.C., its impressive life story largely unknown. When Yamaki donated the now 390-year-old white pine bonsai tree to be

      Growing a healthy bonsai is pretty straight forward, but we’ve all made bonsai mistakes. For many beginners, the learning curve is fraught with frustration and dead trees. In this article, we’ll cover 5 mistakes you might be making that could spell the demise of your miniature tree. A bonsai tree is a truly unique addition to a home, part decoration and part house-guest. Bonsai trees are no mere houseplant! These are genuine trees, bred from mother nature, with the potential to live as long as you. But they need proper care and handling. It’s easy to think of trees as “taking care of themselves,” but bonsai have special needs that must be met. They’re easy to care for, but there are still a few important rules to follow to ensure they’re able to fully express their inner beauty for many years. Biggest of the Bonsai Mistakes? 1. Impatience! Bonsai is an art in which trees are trained and developed over years, and even decades. You’ll probably see trees online from bon

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Well artist Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle did just that. They took something that most people find odd or off putting and created something beautiful. Take a look! ■ “Erosion-erosion-” ( Skull: Male Deer / Bonsai: Akebi) Akebi tree that erodes into the body of male deer without knowing it. Eventually, the akebi tree begins to erode not only the body, but also the heart, and begins manipulating the male deer as desired. The male deer do not even notice that they are dead and continue wandering through the dark forest. ■ “King of deer” (skull: deer / plant: aloe, kangaroo pocket) A work inspired by William Golden’s novel The King of Fly. “The king of fly” is a story in which boys drifting on an uninhabited island imitate the devil that appears in the Bible and worship the pig’s head where the flock swarms as “the king of fly”. A deer skull resembling aloe as a corner and revered as the king of the forest . Despite being a symbol of God, it expresses a bizarre absurdity that wi

Growing a healthy bonsai is pretty straight forward, but we’ve all made bonsai mistakes. For many beginners, the learning curve is fraught with frustration and dead trees. In this article, we’ll cover 5 mistakes you might be making that could spell the demise of your miniature tree. A bonsai tree is a truly unique addition to a home, part decoration and part house-guest. Bonsai trees are no mere houseplant! These are genuine trees, bred from mother nature, with the potential to live as long as you. But they need proper care and handling. It’s easy to think of trees as “taking care of themselves,” but bonsai have special needs that must be met. They’re easy to care for, but there are still a few important rules to follow to ensure they’re able to fully express their inner beauty for many years. Biggest of the Bonsai Mistakes? 1. Impatience! Bonsai is an art in which trees are trained and developed over years, and even decades. You’ll probably see trees online from bonsai p

People have been caring for Bonsai trees for over a thousand years. The ancient horticultural practice originated in China, where it was known as "penzai", and was later redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. The plants are kept small due to growth-restricting techniques such as pinching buds, pruning and wiring branches and restricting the use of fertilizer. It's a delicate and time-consuming process, but as you can from this list compiled by Bored Panda , those who persevere are rewarded with something amazing. 1. Autumn Maple 2. Japanese Maple 3. Pyracantha 4. Azalea 5. Magnolia 6. Apple Tree 7. Sakura 8. Bonsai Chile Tree 9. Bonsai Hobbit Hole 10. Wisteria 11. Apple Tree 1