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Flowers or vegetable gardens? Nourishment or aesthetics? These were previously the hard decisions that gardeners had to make. But these two can easily be combined to make a garden that…

"Say cheese!" Oops! You can't say that to the animals nibbling on your bonsai or other garden plants. Read on and learn what we’re talking about! Cameras for What? Using…

“And at last, I see the light, and it's like the fog has lifted. And at last, I see the light, and it's like the sky is new…” Admit it…

Plants are my soilmates, so leaf me alone! Is that so? Are you familiar with each plant's special meaning? What is their language like to you? Don't worry if you…

When we think of endangered species, we commonly picture the massive numbers of African elephants that are slaughtered each year for their tusks; the stately tiger that is hunted for…

My wife said I had to give up bonsai or she was going to leave me. Oh God, am I going to miss her? Unknown It is more likely that…

Do you enjoy all things ceramic? It is a work of art that everyone should admire. If you can relate to this, this article is for you! 10 Ceramic Towns…

Hot springs, or Onsen, are extremely popular among both natives and tourists in Japan. Onsen are regarded as a must-do when traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun because…

Click-clack! It is easy to tell when people are dancing in the Yosakoi festival dance style because of that clear, recognizable sound made by wooden clappers called Naruko. In just…

“A single stem never dies.”- a Japanese floral art form, conveys this idea. Which one is it? Let’s find out! Japanese Flower Arrangement The Japanese flower arranging technique known as…

After your fantastic bonsai journey with us, your well-deserved break awaits! But where in Japan? Don't worry because in this article we’ll help you decide on that. So, continue reading…

Want to find your ‘soilmate’ now? It is about time to unleash that inner plant parent in you! In doing so, sometimes what we all need is the proper plant…