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bonsai
bonsai , art of cultivating dwarf trees . Bonsai, developed by the Japanese more than a thousand years ago, is derived from the Chinese practice of growing miniature plants. In bonsai cultivation, woody plants are kept small and in true proportion to their natural models by growing them in small... Read more |
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dwarf tree
dwarf tree in horticultural practice, a tree artificially kept to a smaller size than is normal for average members of the species. This is usually accomplished either by limiting its root space and food and by careful pruning or by grafting it on the rootstock of a smaller species. Dwarf trees... Read more |
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Fukushima
Fukushima , city (1990 pop. 277,528), capital of Fukushima prefecture, N Honshu, Japan, on the Kiso plain. A silk-textile center, it is a major commercial city of NE Japan, also producing cameras, automobiles, fruits, and bonsai trees. Fukushima prefecture (1990 pop. 2,129,647), 5,321 sq mi (13,781... Read more |
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bonsai
bonsai Japanese art of dwarfing woody plants and shrubs by pruning and restraining...substantial tapering trunk, naturally twisted branches and small leaves. Bonsai can be 5–60cm (2–24in) tall, depending on the plant used. |
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 "The Columbian (Vancouver, WA)")
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Bonsai bonanza
...Vancouver's Bob Laws has been cultivating bonsai at his home for more than 20 years. His collection represents all three stages of bonsai: new plants still in the ground, plants in training pots and bonsai in display containers. Bonsai can be... |
 "The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)")
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Bonsai love is no small matter.
...those who practice this botanical pastime, bonsai is a "living art form." A lot of work...have a good friend who'll look into your bonsai projects when you're away. "There should be a Bonsai Anonymous," Dr. A bbo t Granoff said... |
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Bonsai Artistry Difficult to Master, Easy to Enjoy
...Show. I was drawn to one tree in the bonsai exhibit in particular because of its...Pope never captivated me like that bonsai did.) I had been vaguely aware that pruning the roots and crown limit the bonsai's size and that limbs are often... |
 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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BONSAI; ANCIENT HORTICULTURAL ART STANDS THE TEST OF TIME, GAINING POPULARITY...
...pleasing shape. Such is the appeal of bonsai, an ancient horticultural art form that...means tree. "Sai" means pot. So, bonsai (pronounced bone-sigh) translates...literally, to "tree in a pot," although bonsai enthusiasts say a tree in a pot must be... |
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Bonsai brings East to the West
...club. Members of the Southern Arizona Bonsai Enthusiasts meet once a month at the Tucson...cyprus, among other native species. While bonsai usually brings to mind images of small...members are trying to educate people that bonsai can be done with all types of plants... |
 "The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)")
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Bonsai lovers get a little help -- Enthusiasts flock to Brussel's Nursery in...
...roof just in case a taller version of a bonsai caught their attention . "I'm sure...who supports her husband Grady's bonsai hobby. "I get to enjoy his work." The Woodalls are among about 225 bonsai enthusiasts to attend Brussel's Bonsai... |
 "The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY)")
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BONSAI IS MAJESTIC NATURE IN MINIATURE
...gardening, I was reminded of another ancient form, that of Bonsai. Bonsai is the art of growing trees in a confined space and...the final frame would capture the essence of what Bonsai is all about. People learn Bonsai for many reasons... |
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Bonsai love is no small matter Local enthusiasts play host to 'Bonsai on the...
...those who practice this botanical pastime, bonsai is a "living art form." A lot of work...have a good friend who'll look into your bonsai projects when you're away. "There should be a Bonsai Anonymous," Dr. A bbo t Granoff said... |
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Bonsai beauties
...Aziz New Straits Times 07-01-2002 Bonsai beautiesByline: Siti Hajar Abd AzizEdition...FocusMORE than 1,000 plants can be turned bonsai and these are not hybrid dwarf varieties. Almost all plants can be turned into bonsai beauties, said Malaysian Bonsai ... |
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Bonsai museum draws 200,000 visitors yearly.(Agriculture)
The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, part of the U.S...general public to enjoy and learn about bonsai free of charge. According to arboretum director Tom Elias, this is the first true bonsai museum anywhere in the world, and its... |
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