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For dull rooms facing north or east, several Bonsai species will be perfectly happy if kept in a position close to the window to expose them to sufficient light. Installing purpose-built artificial lighting for your indoor Bonsai collection is another solution to overcome this problem and is not as costly or [...] Many modern homes allow for plenty of light from outside. Rooms facing the afternoon sun will admit a lot of heat through the windows and many Bonsai species will suffer in these conditions. They should be kept away from direct sun but still be exposed to enough light. Do not keep [...] The major difference between an indoor and a traditional outdoor Bonsai is that the outdoor type is hardy and can withstand winter climates, while indoor Bonsai trees are tropical – subtropical and need warmth during winter, although some indoor species can be kept outside in summer if the weather permits. Pruning [...] Bonsai Trees have the same pests and diseases to deal with as any other plant. We would like to give some advice in this regard in a series of posts. The first to be aware of is aphids.
These pests, also known as greenfly, are [...] Most plants used for indoor bonsai are tropical. They thrive in indoor environments as long as they receive special attention to their light, water, soil, temperature and humidity needs. Light: Indoor bonsai must be grown in the bright light of an unobstructed east, south or diffused west window. During [...] What Bonsai Supplies Will I Need? by Andrew Green Growing Bonsai is a rewarding hobby that is accessible to all. You hardly need any room at all and you’ve probably got most of the tools already lying around the house and garden. The only ‘specialist’ equipment you may need to go and by [...] What Part Does Pruning play in Bonsai? by Rob Mellor Pruning is necessary to maintain (or refine growth to obtain) the right shape of a bonsai and encourage new growth. Some plants naturally respond well to pruning, regardless of how intense, whilst other plants can find it hard to recover, especially when pruned [...] Selecting The Right Bonsai Pots Is Very Important by Andrew Green As with all types of plant pots, Bonsai pots are available in a huge array of sizes, shapes and colours – but making sure you select the correct pot for your Bonsai tree can make the difference between [...] by Andrew Green Many people think of tiny little Japanese trees cut and pruned to a miniature size, but literally speaking Bonsai means ‘plant in a tray’. Although they are smaller than their wild counterparts they don’t have to be a couple of inches tall. If grown in a pot in [...] Everybody has heard of the Bonsai tree but few people know about the history of the miniature shrub or where the tradition came from. Bonsai is a Japanese term which, in its native language, translates to “tray gardening”. This term describes exactly what Bonsai is – a tree which is grown [...] by Lee Dobbins Bonsai trees are dwarf trees that can be a fun and creative hobby. These miniature trees are grown in containers and training and nurturing them is an artistic endeavour that can be enjoyed by most anyone. One favorite type of bonsai is the Hawaiian Umbrella tree. [...] We all know the basics of Bonsai gardening but that is only the beginning. To really grow a masterpiece Bonsai good styling skills are required. Styling in Bonsai trees can be broadly categorized according to the number of trunks the tree has which can be divided into single trunk and multiple trunk styles. [...] |
Panorama of the East Coast  This Jan. 29 panorama of much of the East Coast, photographed by one of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station, provides a look generally northeastward: Philadelphia-New York City-Boston corridor (bottom-center); western Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto (left edge); Montreal (near center). An optical illusion in the photo makes the atmospheric limb and light activity from Aurora Borealis appear "intertwined." Image Credit: NASA Read More
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