When you hear the phrase “Bonsai tree” you probably think of those tiny, ornate trees that people often keep as a sort of desk ornament. But in fact, Bonsai is not a type of tree at all—the word ...

Norm Geisinger is 82 years old, and he owns an 85-year-old bonsai tree that’s less than two feet tall. He’s owned the Lace-bark Chinese elm for 25 years. He’s the third owner. Geisinger, a former ...

If you love trees but don’t have space for them, bonsai is for you. With bonsai, you can grow mature trees that stay small and live for generations. It's an art form that brings the grandeur of large ...

These beautiful blooming bonsai prove you don’t need years of experience to grow something truly impressive ...

The contemplative beauty of bonsai returns to Sonoma Botanical Garden this winter with an indoor exhibit featuring works by artisans with the Redwood Empire Bonsai Society. “The Bonsai Show: Wood and ...

This technique has captivated gardeners for centuries—and the pros are showing you how to do it at home.

The centuries-old craft is thriving as both a hobby and an art form, with contemporary practitioners around the world asking what lessons it can impart today. Bonsai created by the Japanese artist ...

Photographer Stephen Voss spends most of his days bouncing between rushed portrait sessions and heavily scrutinized PR-commissioned shoots in Washington, D.C. It’s unusual for him to have more than a ...