Bonsai(pronounced bone-sigh), in Japanese translation means "tray planting" or "tree in a pot". This art form consists of the planting of a living tree into a small pot or tray and maintaining it in a dwarfed or miniaturized state.
It is believed to have originated in China, during the Han Dynasty over two thousand years ago. Later around the fourteenth century, or possibly earlier, bonsai was adopted in Japan and refined into what we may most commonly see today. Bonsai is a wonderful adventure in art, combining human sculpture and nature into something to to be cherished for generations.
The following sites offer free information on the care of bonsai trees, history, tools, materials, trees, seeds and more to get started in this craft/hobby.
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Bonsai West-- North American supplier of bonsai trees, tools, accessories, and starter kits for beginners. Features a large gallery of trees for sale or viewing. Located in Maine.
- Bonsai Outlet-- BonsaiOutlet.com is a leading online provider of indoor bonsai trees, supplies and tools.
- Bonsai Clubs International-- Educational organization promoting the art of bonsai and related arts.
- Brussels Bonsai-- Located in Missouri, Brussels Bonsai has been in business over 30 years and have dedicated more than 100,000 square feet of greenhouse space for Bonsai. They offer bonsai
trees, tools, pots,and information needed for the care of Bonsai.
- Bonsai 4 me-- Information for the art of bonsai from the United Kingdom. Harry Harrington has put this site together to help the beginner, as well as advanced techniques for those with experience. Check out the gallery of bonsai works from all over the world.
- Bonsai Solutions-- Australian site addressing the care of bonsai. This site offers a wealth of information for beginning bonsai. Topics range from bonsai basics to advanced techniques. Featuring The Ausbonsai Forum.
- Adams Bonsai-- "A hobby gone beserk" Julian Adams proclaims after receiving a bonsai tree for a gift in 1971. Since, Julian has written about bonsai and sells pre-bonsai plants, tools and accessories. Located in Central Virginia.
- Bonsai Gardener-- Site full of information on many aspects of bonsai. Tree specific care guide, pruning, and much more.
- Hollow Creek Bonsai-- This site offers bonsai trees, tools, and misc. suppliies needed to care for your tree. They also have tips on the care of the varieties offered at this site. Located in New York.
- Dallas Bonsai Garden-- Offers a wealth of information on the history and care of bonsai trees. Located in the heart of Texas, this site seems to offer everything you may need to begin and maintain your bonsai. They sell seeds, trees, tools, pots and more. A forum is also featured on this site.
- Penjing Iron Works-- Based in Miami, Florida this site focuses on the tools and accessories needed for care of bonsai trees.
- New Bonsai Art-- Information on how to get started growing bonsai trees. This site also sells bonsai trees. Based out of Belgium.
- Mishobonsai-- Based in Canada, Mishobonsai offers tree seeds suitable for the growing of bonsai trees from Lebanon, Italy, China and Portugal to name a few. They also have information on growing your bonsai from seed to tree care.
- Schleys Bonsai Supplies-- Based in Central Florida, Jason Schley is the owner/artist. Schelys Bonsai is a supplier of bonsai trees, tools and accessories.
- Wee Tree Farm-- Oregon based supplier for the bonsai enthusiast. Started selling Bonsai out of a back yard, over 20 years ago. They offer bonsai care information, trees, plastic and ceramic bonsai pots and Joshua Roth tools.
- Plant City Bonsai-- Supplier of bonsai trees and tools for the beginner or advanced collector. Based in North Georgia they also offer organic herbs.
- MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies-- MidAtlantic Bonsai Societies has hosted an annual festival for the past 26 years, in April. They also have vendor links and an impressive gallery.
- DaSu Bonsai Studios-- Located in Central Iowa, DaSu Bonsai was concieved in 1981. They are a supplier of finished and pre-bonsai material, pottery and planting stones.
- Miami Tropical Bonsai-- This family owned and operated bonsai nursery located in South Florida offers a wide variety of finished and pre-bonsai trees. They also have supplies needed to
care for your tree as well as information to help in the care of bonsai.
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