World Bonsai Day: A Legacy of Peace and Friendship
[twocol_one]For most, the mention of bonsai calls to mind images of whimsical, miniature trees. While this is, in essence, true, the art of bonsai is much more than just a fun hobby. In caring for a bonsai tree, even a casual bonsai enthusiast learns not only technique and horticultural science, but also about the beauty of nature. Caring for a living thing whose life span exceeds our own is a humbling lesson in compassion and respect for life. Consider the fact that a 390-year-old bonsai survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and is now housed …