A bonsai looks like a small work of art: delicate, elegant, and seemingly ageless. But for those trying this unique plant ...

It's well-known that trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air to create their structure's organic building blocks. Some trees go one step further, converting extra CO 2 into limestone within their ...

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Tammy visits Megumi Bennett, a bonsai and ikebana master, who is now passing on her vast knowledge to her horticulturist son Alex. The art of bonsai started thousands of years ago in China and Japan ...

Ficus elastica (Rubber plants) Rubber plants are known for their ability to thrive in low-light conditions during the winter months. They prefer humid environments, although they don’t require high ...

Guy Joseph Guidry fondly remembers the moment he first encountered a bonsai tree, three decades ago. Guidry spotted a cluster of the miniature trees in his neighbor's backyard in New Orleans. They ...

Raphael Martinez Cohen and Ryan Bush’s basement studio in Maspeth, Queens, feels a bit like a grotto, with shimmering panels propped up against subterranean walls. A quick glance around reveals ...

Looking to get started in bonsai? The Portland area is home to several bonsai nurseries and gardens that offer plants, classes and supplies. Local bonsai practitioners also offer advice and host ...