![]() after it survived the bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. ![]() One tree at the National Arboretum is 400 years old and was gifted to the U.S. LEARN MOREīonsai didn't reach North America until after World War II. "The size of the leaves tells the vigor of the tree," he added.Īs Earth Day approaches, this documentary will have you looking at trees in a completely different way. He's always pruning the trees to be perfectly balanced and small. "Decisions have to be made for the health of the tree," James said as he worked to prune a trident maple Bonsai. While Bonsai may be new for some, it's a time honored tradition for others, including Michael James, who serves at the curator for The National Bonsai and Penjing Museum in Washington, D.C. "You can devote as much time or as little time as you want to," Sullivan said. ![]() Much of the growth is from Americans looking for new ways to relax. ![]() And lately, there's been a lot of green in the Bonsai market. Bonsai is the art of growing ornamental, artificially dwarfed trees or shrubs. It turns out Sullivan isn't alone in his love for this ancient art rooted in Japanese culture. ![]() The latest government inflation numbers showed the year-over-year cost of fruits and vegetables was up 7.8% in April. Some Americans turn to home gardens as grocery prices rise ![]()
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