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Vol#25 Advices For A Perfect Bonsai Replanting
Bonsai trees require careful attention, but understanding the correct care process can be challenging
First, consider the reasons for replant...
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Vol#21 Differences in Bonsai Styles
In Japanese traditional arts like tea ceremony, ikebana (flower arrangement), and martial arts, there's a concept called "Shin, Gyo, So" used to ex...
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Vol#20 Bonsai and Wild Plants Pairing
Hello everyone,Many nature enthusiasts begin their journey with gardening and bonsai before venturing into water stones and wild plants. The world ...
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Vol#19 Bonsai Fundamentals: Identify Unwanted Branches in Bonsai Preparation
Hello Everyone!
When transforming a tree into a bonsai or managing branches during the cultivation stage, one of the most challenging aspects is se...
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Vol#18 Embracing Withered Trees: Uncovering Wisdom in Bonsai Care
Have you ever allowed a bonsai wither?
Bonsai, if cultivated skillfully, can live for several decades. Some can even surpass 100 years. Yet, ther...
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Vol#16 Bonsai Tree Proactive Care for the Following Year
With the spring equinox behind us, flower bonsai trees are now reaching their peak bloom and fruiting bonsai trees are beginning to blossom for ...
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Vol#15 Bonsai techniques: Jin (神) and Shari (舎利)
Hello everyone,Today, I would like to talk about one of the joy of bonsai: Jin (神) and Shari (舎利).
Trees that grow in severe environments like nea...
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Vol#11 Bonsai Styles - Part Two
Part Two: Cascade and Semi Cascade
Last time, we tried to identify and understand the chokkan, shakan and moyogi styles.
In this time’s contin...
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Vol#10 Bonsai Styles - Part One
You may have heard of many different style names when starting bonsai. From slanting or shakan, informal upright to moyogi; full cascade or kengai...
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Vol#9 Pruning Bonsai
Vol #9 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
This time, I would like to explain the importance of pruning your bonsai.
■To keep the trees healthy In gener...
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Vol#8 The Bonsai Seasons
Vol #8 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Like vegetables, fruits, and fishing, there is a proper season for each bonsai tree. The Plum, a celebration d...
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Vol#7 How Do I choose a Bonsai Pot?
Vol #7 Written by Yusuke Ogawa
Bonsai is the result of balancing the tree and the pot containing it.
The tradition states that bonsai pots shoul...
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