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Vol#22 Life Lessons Through Bonsai
Today, I'll discuss the life changes that occurred after I started learning bonsai.
I didn't give it much thought, but as I got into bonsai, I natu...
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Ikebana's Role in Ecological Awareness by Ilse Beunen
In exploring ikebana's ecological character, several reasons highlight its inherent eco-friendliness. While these are all valid, there's a broader ...
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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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History of Fixation: From Sand and Straws to Kenzans by Ilse Beunen
In ikebana's early days, simplicity was key. Practitioners aimed to accentuate each flower's intrinsic beauty and used rudimentary tools like sand ...
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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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A Short Journey Through Ikebana's History: By Ilse Beunen
The origins of ikebana can be traced back to the introduction of Buddhism to Japan via the Silk Road between the 6th and 8th centuries. An early ...
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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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Ikebana, Slow Down, Be Creative and Connect to Nature: By Ilse Beunen
Ikebana is often translated as Japanese Flower Arranging, but I have mixed feelings about that translation. Ikebana is so much more flower arrangi...
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Vol#17 Leaf Pruning, Leaf Cutting, and Leaf Thinning: Perfecting Your Bonsai Care Routine
As the temperatures rise, the mountains' trees welcome the arrival of fresh greenery, and the bonsai trees begin to flourish with fresh foliage. Du...
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Beauty and Functionality of Traditional Bonsai Scissors with Butterfly Handle
The butterfly handle bonsai scissors are the traditional bonsai scissors per excellence. Their design offers a unique blend of aesthetics and funct...
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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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