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After trying my non-green thumb on a bonsai kit, I
found myself 
looking
at trees in nature and planning how to prune them to be aestheically
pleasing. I looked for natural shapes that could be models for bonsai.
I shared my fascination with bonsai with my students across a
few biology units. Now I would like to offer some photos
of bonsai and trees, comments, links and products to
share my enthusiasm with you. More of same.
© knostpix -
FOTOLIA |
A Few Factoids
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The term bonsai has two plural forms--bonsai and bonsais--your choice.
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A bonsai is a potted tree.
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To pot a tree requires pruning of both the root and the tree.
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Maintance requires removing leaves grown too large and buds positioned wrongly for a planned shape, wiring to force a planned shape, and trimming of roots to maintain a proportional growth.
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There is a market for the special tools made for maintaing a bonsai.
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Bonsai can be grown outdoors; growing indoors requires special care.
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Many people expect a bonsai to be a miniature tree, but that is not the necessary factor of the the definition.
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This background image is part of the ppt Template Design Set Georgian Oak at Dusk.
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 Juniper "Karate Kid Tree" - Extra Large (Juniper Procumbens "nana") - $ 149.95 This dwarf Juniper from Japan is the most popular evergreen in the U.S. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a "Juniper Procumbens Nana." They are very hardy, long-lived, and tolerate many adverse conditions. Trained in the traditional style, this Juniper Precumbens is popularly known as the "Karate Kid" tree. 11 years old 11"-13" tall Suitable 8" x 10" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $4.95. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $14.95. |
 Starter Kit Make Your Own Bonsai - $ 24.95 Make Your Own Bonsai Everything you need to create your own bonsai. Kit includes the following: Glazed ceramic imported container Juniper Procumbens Nana (3 years old) Anneaaled copper training wire Bonsai soil (conifer mix) Fiberglass drainage hole covers Multi-colored textured rock Separate typewritten instructions for potting, training and maintenance Ceramic miniature figurine Humidity tray Plastic plant marker Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $10.95. |
Japanese Maple Seeds - $ 2.95
From: Bonsai Boy of New York
 Willow Leaf Ficus-Small (ficus nerifolia/salicafolia) - $ 24.95 Also known as Mexicana Ficus. Elongated, light green leaves have a striking resemblance to the popular weeping willow tree. This tree does particularly well indoors in low, moderate or high lighting conditions. 4 years old 5" - 8" tall Suitable 4 1/2"x 6 1/2" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped UPS 2-3 days - $10.95. |
 Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) - $ 24.95 The leaves of this Rosemary herb have a pine-like aroma. Use fresh or dried leaves in fish, meat, poultry, soups and teas. Small purple flowers. Likes sun. 4 years old. 10" tall. Suitable 6"x4" humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $2.95. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days - $10.95. |
Japanese Birch Seeds - $ 2.95
From: Bonsai Boy of New York
 Bonsai Video Instructional Guide - $ 19.95 Produced by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Excellent instructional guide for the individual. Watch repeatedly to learn general care, culture, shaping and pruning in exacting detail. 22 minutes long. Shipped via UPS - ground - $7.95. |
 Indoor Bonsai Brooklyn Botanic Gardens - $ 9.95 Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Tips on growing bonsai indoors, lighting humidity, trimming, training and wiring. An indispensable encyclopedia of 100 great plants for indoor bonsai. An illustrated guide to bonsai styles. How to grow bonsai under lights. What to do with bonsai when you go on vacation. 96 pages 6" x 9" - soft cover ISBN: 0945352-58-1 Shipped via UPS ground - $7.95. |
Get this 7 inch dragon for less than $10.00 +s&h
Japanese Black Pine - 17"x17"x26"
(pinus thunbergii-'mikawa')
 The Bonsai Handbook By David Prescott & Colin Lewis - $ 24.95 The Bonsai Handbook is the essential, modern, practical guide to this ancient art. This finely detailed book combines expertly drawn step by step artwork with beautiful full color photographs. Clear descriptions highlight every facet of the practice of bonsai. Both the author and consultant editor are award winning bonsai experts, and their passion and involvement are so apparent that it is impossible to read this book without wanting to rush out and plant a seedling or dig up a mature tree to make a start on its long training. Hardcover, color photographs and sketches 160 pages Shipped via UPS Ground - $8.95 |
Fukien Tea - Forest (carmona) - $ 10900.00
From: Bonsai Boy of New York
© drakis - FOTOLIA
Note: All fotolia photos have been modified for display
on this site.
Click on images to see original.
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