Ash also elevates soil pH, a problem for us since our soil leans in an alkaline direction and most plants — vegetables, fruit trees ... pines and cypresses, for example, are serotinous, meaning ...

Step aside, boring plants. Bonsai trees might just be your new favorite hobby — even as a novice. These miniature trees have long been treasured for their unique appearance and calming nature. We even ...

Growing bonsai is a meditative art rooted in ancient traditions. Beginners should select appropriate trees, use specialized soil, and practice careful pruning. Growing a bonsai is more than just ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a ginseng ficus bonsai tree on display at Hicks Nurseries in ...

Almond harvests require machines for shaking almonds off the trees, sweeping them up and picking them up for processing ... Ari Wright, a principle at Bison Ventures, says Bonsai is “the perfect ...

Certain trees survived, according to Cal Fire, because they have a natural adaptation to withstand fire, such as thick bark, a shape that sheds embers and higher moisture content than the structur ...

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1) “Building Wonder: Bonsai Treehouses by Dave Creek,” opens 2/11 at Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way. 2) Greg Kucera Gallery: This show is a who's who of renowned artists, many from the ...

where he learned all he needed to know about caring for his very first bonsai tree from a local expert who has recently started teaching classes at several breweries around the Southland.

Do schools and trees mix? You may have memories of shady playing areas and shelter belts by playing fields, but our recent study suggests this is increasingly an exception rather than a rule.