A mighty forest dwells in every venerable bonsai tree. Though miniature, each one embodies the essence of great old trees. Many evoke the powers of nature that sculpt every living organism. For anyone ...

The plant material is often older than the gardener who tends it. The investment grade pots are made of the best clays. And there are rules about pot sizes — oval lengths should be no more than ...

A trip to the Denver Botanic Gardens 35 year ago sparked Gordon Van Wechel’s interest in bonsai. His wife bought him a pot and a tree, and Van Wechel was on his way. “I thought I would go from zero to ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Bonsai, in Japanese, literally means a plant in a tray, or low pot. In actuality, a bonsai is a ...

If you want instant gardening gratification, get a Chia Pet. If you're interested in an art form with roots that stretch back centuries with a practice that takes years, try bonsai. Bonsai (pronounced ...