When the body, spirit, and mind all work together in harmony, it leads to awareness, balanced thinking, and well-being. In reality, nothing beats the feeling of being healthy in every…
If you’re always stressed out and in the middle of chaos, you might be wondering what you can do to make your life calmer. It takes a lot of work…
When my soul is in need of quiet reflection, I know where to ease the anxious mood that keeps sweet calm from my restive condition. Before I even pass the…
Bonsai trees have long been a source of fascination and inspiration for gardeners, botanists, and art enthusiasts alike. These miniature trees are not just any ordinary plants, but a symbol…
Starting a bonsai tree involves several steps, including choosing the right species of tree, selecting the right container, preparing the soil mixture, and properly planting the tree. Here is a…
Serissa make excellent bonsai with the right care and shaping. They are an evergreen shrub native to China, Japan, and Indochina (Southeast Asia) where it may be found growing in…
Bonsai are often displayed with accent plants, also called companion plants or by the Japanese terms shitakusa and kusamono. A bonsai companion should act to enhance the display of a…
The history of Japanese tea began when it was first introduced by a Buddhist Monk to Japan in early 6’th century. By 1200, the famous Japanese priest Eisai, wrote a…
For centuries Japanese poets have been influenced by the beauty, magnitude and mysterious quality of gardens from their country. Their is an evocative yet subtle quality to Japanese gardens, that…
Kirengeshoma palmata is a late-flowering rhizomatous perennial up to 1.2m high with arching stems and is native to the woods and mountain lowlands of Korea and the Japanese islands of…
