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GARDENER'S
READING ROOM
The Art of Gardening
Cultivating
Friendships for Life - Bonsais
 Are
you looking for that “too good to be true” friendship
that lasts forever? We have the answer for you: Bonsai! All
they ask is a little tender loving care plus some personally
inspired shaping and pruning. In return for your nurturing,
you will be rewarded with a lifelong friend. In Japan, specimens
have lasted generations!
This is the perfect hobby for the person who moves often,
for the condo or apartment dweller, or even for the homeowner
who’s ready to add a special something to that corner
of the patio. Not only do you receive the satisfaction of
watching a living wonder flourish, the art of bonsai helps
to release the hidden artist buried deep inside you. You get
to create your own miniature landscapes, in or outdoors.
Just
imagine the possibilities. You can have your own grove of
beautifully sculpted Japanese maples with brilliant fall color,
or a single contorted quince with dazzling spring blossoms.
Or you can take a cedar or cypress and create a beautiful
windswept coastal landscape in small. The possibilities are
endless.
Sky carries starter plants, containers, tools, wire, and even
plants that have already been trained. Stop by for an enticing
look at this ancient art form, and get yourself a friend for
life!
By Patrick Santomauro
Skylights Spring/Summer 2001, Vol 15, No. 2
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