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…
Bonsai, what are bonsai.
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…
Start the quiet art of Bonsai
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 Bonsai
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…
Japanese tea and its benefits
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…
Japanese poets in the garden
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…
Lazy Sunday morning bonsai
That lazy Sunday morning, just me and the trees chillin. Especially good is that lazy Sunday morning with the bright sunshine, dappled breeze, no rain when your feeling kinda of wrecked…
The Art of Creative Pruning
Decorative tree pruning brings innovation and artistry to gardens. It has something for all tastes, including sophisticated sculptural trees, modernist bumpy hedges, boxwood balls and lollipops. Author Jake Hobson outlines…
Shohin Bonsai has gone mobile!
Morten Albek, the Shohin Bonsai master has just launched the first ever Shohin Bonsai application on Android. So what does the application offer? You get access to the Shohin Blog…
What is Penjing
Penjing gets its name from the Chinese word penzai which means tray plant. This art is also known in other terms such as potted landscapes, tray landscapes and potted scenery. It…