Welcome to Bonsai Gardening...

Resources for Beginning Artists and Gardeners

Bonsai is the artistic representation of a natural tree potted in a small container.  Ordinary trees and shrubs are the featured stars of bonsai gardening rather than hereditary dwarf plants.  Their small size and interesting shape is achieved through a systematic pruning and wiring process.  Also known as a “live art” form, bonsai gardening fascinates hobbyists and horticulturists all around the world.  

This living art strives to simulate certain environmental conditions such as great age (the trees can live to be over 100 years old!), extreme weathering, twisted or contorted form, landscape or other factors.  It is not uncommon for the plants to be passed down through the generations of a family.

As you join bonsai lovers from around the world, you will learn what they already know…growing and caring for bonsai trees can be a most rewarding endeavor!  As a hobby it provides a renewed appreciation for nature, brings nature directly to your home or office and results in a great level of creative satisfaction.

We invite you to browse through our web site for a variety of articles and helpful information about bonsai trees and bonsai gardening.  Several resources with beginners in mind are available to help you make the most of this rewarding hobby.  Enjoy your new adventure!