Bonsai Secrets
By Coyalita Linville
Bonsai Secrets – The art of bonsai has been around for years. Its culture is deeply rooted in the Asian culture, and it adds not only a touch of class to your garden and home, but it also can provide a beautifully sedate focus for relaxation and meditation – right in your own home!
The Japanese believe in simplicity when it comes to aesthetics. What could be more beautiful than a simply crafted tiny version of a normal sized tree? An old Chinese proverb says…
“The Man Who Removes A Mountain Begins By Removing A Few Small Stones.”
This is the art of bonsai. You take a tree that is meant to grow many feet tall and allow it only to grow a foot or two.
Growing and sculpting bonsai trees can be quite a satisfying hobby. It is a hobby; however, that requires a tremendous amount of patience. When you take a simple sapling and mold it to your desire, you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful piece of art you can truly be proud of!
To the Japanese, there is a link to many of the ideals that their society is based on. Zen Buddhism – where the pastime originated, man, nature, elements and change all are intertwined into this unique method of meditation and expression.
To our world now, bonsai is viewed as a hobby that allows a greater understanding and being with nature and also a way to enhance our gardens.
In this book, we will introduce you to bonsai techniques and how to grow your own bonsai masterpieces. The beauty of bonsai is that there is no definitive “right way” to do it.
