Bonsai
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Cactus Blog &bull Feb 6, 2012
I suppose this is why we don't use common names at the nursery - it's easy to get them wrong and they can be applied to different plants and it just is less precise and I think that common names… Full Story »
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Miniature Container Gardens Provide Indoor-Outdoor Fun
Dave's Garden &bull Feb 3, 2012
Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site. The miniature garden hobby is a rapidly growing subculture among garden enthusiasts. Interest has grown enough over the last decade to warrant specialty shops and plant nurseries to spring up everywhere to supply the demand for miniature plant varieties and tiny accessories. Dollhouse collectors and model train hobbyists, possibly with an interest in gardening, may have catapulted this craze once miniature live plants became readily available to add even more realism to their scaled model scenes. Structures and tiny embellishments designed for dollhouses… Full Story »
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I'll Give Myself a C+
Garden Wise Guy &bull Oct 16, 2011
Did you ever find something in a long-forgotten box that zaps you back in time? My trigger was an old landscape plan I ran across last week, from my early school days. Like the goat herder at the Qumran Caves,… Full Story »
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Bonsai Pots That Will Fit A Small Tree
Gardening Tips 'n' Ideas &bull Oct 13, 2011
The Bonsai is more than a small tree in a pot. It is a work of art. It is an elegant labor of love. It is the centerpiece of any room. Provided, of course, the pot was chosen with the… Full Story »
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Garden Calendar: Events for the week of Oct. 13-20
Dallas News - Home Gardening &bull Oct 13, 2011
PUMPKIN PLANTING: Create a one-of-a-kind garden container from a real pumpkin planted with seasonal fall color, grasses or herbs. The project works as a centerpiece, porch decor or gift. It also can be planted directly into the garden or permanent container once the pumpkin planter has passed its prime. Saturday. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas. $45. Advance registration is required. BACKYARD CHICKENS: Farmer… Full Story »
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House Plants as Decor: From Jumbled to Just Right
Dave's Garden &bull Oct 13, 2011
You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants! As gardeners we want what we want, which is generally every plant we come across. As a result, indoor gardeners often end up with a plant on every surface, sill and shelf in their homes. While this look is probably fine in our eyes, it might not strike the fancy of our spouses, house guests, and likely wont win us any decorating awards. Editor's Note:… Full Story »
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Benefits Of Growing A Japanese Maple Bonsai
Healthy Vegetable Garden Beds &bull Oct 10, 2011
People from different countries are partaking into this kind of activity. Why is this hobby loved by many? Maybe since there are some helpful aspects about growing a Japanese Maple Bonsai. A Mirror of Asian Culture. It can truly be… Full Story »
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Bonsai at night
Fine Gardening &bull Oct 3, 2011
If you're lucky enough to find yourself at the Chicago Botanic Garden at night, you'll see a whole new dimension to their courtyard bonsai display. Sure, during the day, the frosted glass panels are the perfect crisp, neutral backdrops to… Full Story »
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Growing Bonsai trees a" A New Experience that is Going to Refresh You!
Healthy Vegetable Garden Beds &bull Sep 27, 2011
People say that the growing bonsai trees are difficult because they should give their particular effort. You won't win out the growing if you only purchase the seed, place in a small pots, and wait for it without putting your… Full Story »
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Morning Eye Candy: Pinus sylvestris Bonsai
New York Botanical Gardens - Plant Talk &bull Sep 25, 2011
This Moyogi Style bonsai pine tree is on display through October 30 at Shop in the Garden at The New York Botanical Garden as part of Fall Flowers of Japan. Full Story »
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Morning Eye Candy: Hornbeam Bonsai
New York Botanical Gardens - Plant Talk &bull Sep 20, 2011
This Yos ue Style Carpinus turczaninovii bonsai is on display through October 30 at Shop in the Garden at The New York Botanical Garden as part of Fall Flowers of Japan. Full Story »
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The Gardens at Lake Merritt
My Back 40 (Feet) &bull Sep 9, 2011
So this whole time I've been blogging about Bay Area gardens there's been a 7-acre collection of theme gardens--community, bonsai, palms, vireyas, Japanese, proteas, Mediterranean, fragrance,... How come I never knew about this? I think it's really mind-boggling.We entered by… Full Story »
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Bonsai!
The Sun is Killing Me &bull Aug 12, 2011
While in the Pacific Northwest, I stopped by Weyerhaeuser's International headquarters in Federal Way, Wa. to view the Pacific Rim Bonsai collection. The collection includes bonsai from six different Pacific Rim nations. Weyerhaeuser is also the home of the Rhododendron… Full Story »
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Healthy Skepticism for a Healthy Garden - Win A Free Copy of The Informed Gardener!
Fine Gardening &bull Jul 29, 2011
Healthy Skepticism for a Healthy Garden - Win A Free Copy of The Informed Gardener! Post your own garden myth for a chance to win a copy of The Informed Gardener Blooms Again. See the details and deadline at the end of this story. Why, yes, I do have a confessional in my office," Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott replied. I was calling her to seek absolution for my horticultural transgressions." It has paisley curtains," she continued. I just finished reading her book, The Informed Gardener (University of Washington Press, 2008). In this authoritatively written, sorely needed dose of… Full Story »
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Simple Potting Arrangement for the Front Porch
The Home Garden &bull Jul 19, 2011
I'm not big into potted plants, but maybe I should be. There's something satisfying about having a garden 100% complete and only having to maintain it with a little watering and a smattering of organic fertilizer. Essentially a potted arrangement… Full Story »
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Bonsai master Yasuo Mitsuya visits Oakland garden
SF Gate - The Dirt &bull Jun 15, 2011
Every tree has a story. For trees in the wild, it's an honest memoir, a narrative of generous summers and lean winters, wind, fire, lightning strikes, beetle infestations. A bonsai's story, though, is a work of fiction. It's manipulated to… Full Story »
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Brussel's Money Tree Bonsai | HOW TO WORK FROM HOME REVIEW
how-to-work-from-home-review.com &bull Jun 7, 2011Sending wishes for a Happy Birthday or similarly festive occasion? This Braided Money Tree is a traditional symbol of good fortune and communicates your feelings in a time-honored way. Easy to grow in bright light, this bonsai is a good… Full Story »
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Horticultural Workshops, June 2011
www.prlog.org &bull Jun 6, 2011This workshop will show the possibilities for small/midsize business of growing orchids in the hothouse. While emphasis will be on small orchid nursery, the methods outlined at the workshop are also applicable to larger scale orchid growing operation. Also covered… Full Story »
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Top 3 Popular Variety of Ficus Bonsai Trees
containergardeningexpert.com &bull Jun 6, 2011Bonsai tree is a great option to gardening. If you love plants and gardens yet don't have a lot place in your home for that, then purchasing indoor bonsai trees is the best alternative that you could take. If you… Full Story »
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Where to Purchase Ficus Bonsai Tree | Clean Energy, Home & Garden Articles
wind-and-solar-power-for-home.com &bull Jun 5, 2011Gardening and green housing is among the trends nowadays if we talk about home improvement. A lot of women are fond of starting a small garden on their backyards as well as within their homes. Let's just say that gardens… Full Story »
