Bonsai master Yasuo Mitsuya knows what a bonsai tree needs, and he’s not afraid to strong arm one to make it happen. Just ask Carl, a volunteer at Lake Merritt’s serenely beautiful Bonsai Garden where ...

The art of bonsai (bone-sigh, not bonzai, says one local expert) has been practiced in China and Japan for thousands of years and has a thriving audience of aficionados nowadays in Marion County. Next ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted by ...

It is nine in the morning on a Wednesday, and within the confines of Balboa Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden, a few bonsai enthusiasts are moving quietly among the birds and the dew, tending to their ...

Which bonsai tree starter kit is best? Bonsai trees imbue any shelf, desk or table with a timeless, mysterious beauty that brings a touch of elegance to your living space. With their twisting trunks ...