Bonsai (figure A) is the art of maintaining a normal-size plant in miniature form. The plant must be carefully and regularly pruned to expose its center structure and showcase its natural branching habits. The smaller the leaf, the better suited the plant will be as a bonsai specimen. The practice of bonsai is considered to be a peaceful and relaxing hobby. - In this example, Gilmer uses miniature brush cherry (Eugenia Myrtifolia Nanum ), which has the look of bonsai but is more maintainable. Alternate plants for bonsai are Japanese garden juniper, Japanese maple or black pine. Moss is used at the base of the plant to create a clean edge.
- Bonsai planters are characterized by the pot feet that lift them up slightly in their surroundings.
If you have a taste for bamboo shoots (figure B), which are a staple of many Asian dishes, you may want to try harvesting your own. Bamboo should be harvested while it is still light yellow and belowground, as they begin to harden as they grow out of the soil line. To get an edible piece of bamboo shoot, you simply dig up the shoot, trim the base and peel a section to eat!
RESOURCES :
Soil Amendments and Fertilizers
Various fertilizing and soil enhancement products
Whitney Farms
Website: www.whitneyfarms.com
Volcanic Rock, Brick and Gravel
A variety of hardscape elements and materials.
Whitewater Rock and Supply
Whitewater, CA 92282
Email: wwrock@aol.com
Website: www.whitewater-rock.com
Plants from Monrovia Horticultural Craftsmen
Monrovia Horticultural Craftsmen
Website: www.monrovia.com
Garden Maker Software
Garden Maker Software
Email: mo@moplants.com
Website: www.moplants.com/garden_maker_software.html
Bamboo and Rattan Works Inc.
Bamboo and Rattan Works Inc.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: 732-370-0220
Fax: 732-905-8386
Website: www.bambooandrattan.com
Garden Lantern
Garden lantern, small (Model #812); color: natural
Al's Garden Art, Inc.
Colton, CA 92324
Website: www.alsgardenart.com
Square Footed Planter
Serial #3-451-A
Asian Ceramics Inc.
Website: www.asian-ceramics.com
Medium-Size Brown Jar
Serial #2-253
Asian Ceramics Inc.
Website: www.asian-ceramics.com
WOLF-Garten of North America, L.P.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-455-1500
WOLF-Garten of North America L.P.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-455-1500
Website: www.ohmygarden.com
Plants from Plant Development Services Inc.
Plant Development Services Inc.
Loxley, AL 36551
Phone: 888/922-PDSI
Fax: 251/964-6759
Email: pdsi99@gulftel.com
Website: www.plantdevelopment.com ; www.plantsbymail.com
GUESTS :
Dennis Connor
18331 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
Tollfree Phone: 800-999-9321
Email: dconnor@monrovia.com
Website: www.monrovia.com
VP/General Manager, Monrovia Nursery
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