When you hear the phrase “Bonsai tree” you probably think of those tiny, ornate trees that people often keep as a sort of desk ornament. But in fact, Bonsai is not a type of tree at all—the word ...

Jade Gardens outside of Wimberley combines the ancient Oriental art of sculpting living trees with native Texas plants. The results are container-grown plants that are familiar, yet beautifully unique ...

Q: This is a 25-year-old jade bonsai (see reader's photo). Recently the very top of the plant has taken on a somewhat grizzled look with smaller deformed leaves and scarred, redder-looking stems ...

A hobbit jade bonsai shaped by Hal Sasaki. Photo by Theo Stroomer. The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Harold “Hal” Sasaki’s hands move with ...