The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and ...

Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...

Chinese elm, jade, Japanese maple and juniper are popular beginner trees; pines and maples are cold-hardy and ... water slowly until it drains from the hole in the bottom of the pot. In general, ...

Learning about the art of maple sugaring, when the sap from trees is collected to make syrup while on a hike, a cooking demonstration, and a tasting Saturday at Robinson Nature Center.

It’s not too early to think about spring planting. The Niagara County Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual tree and perennial seedling sale until Feb. 28. The sale is an ...

A well-grown rhubarb plant will be ruby red and green by summer, but those who just can't wait to harvest can stimulate pale ...

Hawthorne Nursery, one of the last Japanese American-owned plant nurseries established before World War II in Los Angeles, ...

But while these trees cannot grow too tall, they still require pruning to develop healthily. We have compiled a post with the aim of showing you how to prune a potted lemon tree. You don’t need to ...

Here, I’ve culled the top players from those stories as well as added some additional enthusiastically recommended picks for good measure (like a rice-specific donabe and dedicated hot pot).

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree -- it's an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.