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February 9—Pomegranates are an exotic fruit that dates back to ancient times. In Persia they were used as a carpet dye and in India they were considered a symbol of fertility, probably because the fruit is filled with hundreds of small…

The pomegranate is an exotic fruit that dates back to antiquity. In Persia they were used as a carpet dye…

Standard pomegranates form round deciduous shrubs or multi-branched trees up to 20 feet tall. While the proven varieties are 'Wonderful' and 'Granada', there are now many new varieties for sale that are marketed as 'seedless' or…

Ginseng ficus trees are tiny trees steeped in history and make great additions to your houseplant collection. If you are interested in the ancient Japanese art of bonsai, this is the perfect starter plant. It requires minimal care…

The Franklin Park Conservatory's main glass greenhouse was first opened to the public in 1895 and was built on the original site of the Ohio State Fair. (photo by Julie Geiss)We celebrated a milestone anniversary this summer. In the blink…

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A St. Paul couple are asking for the community's help in identifying the thieves who stole a number of their bonsai trees over the weekend. The couple, who do not wish to be named, say the trees were stolen from an…

Alameda's Jonas Dupuich is a giant in the bonsai world - he teaches and lectures and runs the popular blog Bonsai Tonight, and his book, "The Little Book of Bonsai", was published last year by Ten Speed Press. Podcasts are his new project.…

Express press service KUMTA: He's not looking at the trees, he's looking down. A retired forestry officer, who had mastered the art of “bonsai” cultivation techniques, experimented and educated people about…

They say being a farmer is hard work. It's not a career that allows you to retire early and comfortably, especially in today's u.a predictable economy where lower-class workers are always the first to be affected when “change” occurs. It…

When you think of the things people do in their 20s and 30s, bonsai doesn't necessarily come to mind. Unless you grew up in the days of the "Karate Kid". But Aarin Packard wants to change that. He is the curator…

ASHLEIGH MOINE / FAIRFAX NZPassionate about bonsai, John Simpson works on one of his many bonsai trees.If you've always wanted to know how to grow a miniature maple or a small totara, look no further. Bonsai enthusiast John Simpson,…