Bonsai Boy's Indoor Bonsai for Beginners - Selection, Care & Training by Werner M Busch

Manufacturer: Hollow Creek Bonsai Brand: WWW.HOLLOWCREEKBONSAI.COM

Known by many different names Pin Frog, Flower Frog, Flower Spikes, Needle Holder and Kenzan it is a must for flower arranging enthusiasts. Flower frogs are reusable pieces of lead with small spikes that hold flowers in place within the arrangement. - Ikebana as an art form Ikebana (ee-kay-bah-nah) is the art of Japanese flower arranging. The object is simply to create something of beauty for the delight of others and, in so doing, improve yourself. The artist sees it as a discipline of the inner spirit for the ultimate purification of the mind and heart. No judging of the work is conducted. Dating back to the 15th Century, this art form reflects three fundamental characteristics of Japanese thinking: an innate love of nature, an abiding love of line, and an instinctive love of symbolism. For the Japanese, flowers signify communion with the heart of nature. Through the centuries, ikebana has grown to incorporate 23 leading schools. The first, Ikenobo (15th Century), advocates using the natural bend of branches. This school, together with Sogetsu, Ohara and Misho would be considered the leading schools. The Sogetsu School has emerged as an exemplary contemporary school whose arrangements fit seamlessly in today's modern and traditional d/cor. The goal of your arrangement is to create three levels of flowers -- high, medium and low. The highest point should equal twice the width of your container, plus twice the height. The medium level is approximately 3/4 of the highest poin...

Manufacturer: JM Bamboo Brand: JM BAMBOO

Live Bonsai Tree Handmade blue glazed vase Vase Height: 2.5" Vase Width: 8" Vase Depth: 2.5" Decor Height: 4" Decor Width: 3" Overall size with everything: 8" tall

Manufacturer: Windowbox.com Brand: Windowbox.com Model: PS3-BON-MYRTLE

You too can grow your own bonsai, and The Crepe Myrtle is a great choice because its so easy and beautiful too! The Crepe Myrtle Bonsai Box gives you bonsai seed that when put inside the grow medium will grow quickly (in mothers natures time) into a beautiful crepe myrtle miniature tree. This easy-to-grow species is known for its lovely red and pink flowers, which will brighten up your home or office while in bloom. Included with the seeds is the growing medium for planting, bonsai scissors for snipping and a recycled U.S. steel grow box. You'll also get directions-- makes a great gift for birthdays or holidays for the avid gardener in your life!

Manufacturer: Tabletop Bonsai Brand: Nature's Highlight

The design of this juniper bonsai tree gets its inspiration from trees that grow in the mountains and high country. It has its beautiful trailing branches extended out from the container that represents a tree grows at a high altitude that is forced to grow outward and downward due to the high wind and weight of snow in the winter. The trunk curves somewhat and the branches of the tree are swept away from the edge of the cliff to reach the sun to survive. This is the most unusual and dramatic style of bonsai that maintains its balance and its features contribute to the effect of mature age and beauty of the tree. Sitting in an expensive, high quality, altered, stoneware, naturally high fired pot - that is built to last - comes with original artist's personal seal (symbol) at the bottom of the container - since every individual pot was hand made, the color and pattern of each bonsai pot may slightly vary.

Manufacturer: Hollow Creek Bonsai Brand: HOLLOWCREEKBONSAI.COM

6" MADE IN JAPAN PROFESSIONAL GRADE Bud Nipping Shears. These Shears will give you the precision and control needed for bud and leaf trimming.T-109 - We now are offering our Professional and Master Grade Japanese Tools at the lowest prices on the web. Tired of paying high prices for so called high grade Chinese tools. Why not get the original from Japan for LESS. I have bypassed the importers and gone direct to Japan to provide you with the lowest priced and highest quality tools.

Manufacturer: Bonsai Boy Brand: Bonsai Boy Model: 1266-D1308

The Natal Dwarf Plum is a semi-tropical evergreen, bearing fragrant, star-shaped white flowers and, following pollination, dark red edible plum-shaped fruit. Easy indoor care.

Brand: AB Bonsai Model: JB-X001/GT-509

4 Year Old Juniper Bonsai in 4" red Colored Glazed Ceramic Pot

Manufacturer: Jm Bamboo Brand: JM BAMBOO

These plants have a rich history of cultivation. In China, it was kept as a treasured houseplant because the Eight Gods bestowed their eight virtues on those who grew them. These virtues include long life, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health and strength. The plants were kept near the entrances inside the home so that the eight virtues could pass through in a manner pre-Feng Shui. These plants also were placed in fine restaurants, herbalists, acupuncturists, doctor's offices, accountant's offices, banks, shrines, monastaries, and even in rice paddies.

Manufacturer: Bonsai Boy Brand: Bonsai Boy

Camellias are native to eastern and southern Asia and represent longevity and faithfulness and have long been a primary floral component in Asian weddings. This Camellia is known for its beautiful flowers and long blooming season. Hot pink flowers, 2"-3" across, Semi-Double bloom in abundance with golden yellow stamen in the center and glossy dark green foliage. The Shishi Gashira Camellia is slow growing and is often called a dwarf Sasanqua because it is smaller growing than typical Sasanquas. These trees can tolerate a light frost, however it is best to keep them out of freezing temperatures for long periods of time.