By Amy Madtson
A bonsai tree is simply a plant grown in a tray or container. It is a Japanese art form and literally means "tray growing" (or planting). The plant or tree is pruned into a desired shape and grown in a tray to encourage it to stay miniature in size. Water early in the day to moisten the soil; do not overwater. If the water is standing in the soil or running out the bottom of the...
By Naomi Judd
Anyone who has appreciation for nature and the creative arts can create a bonsai. The art of bonsai is often described as living sculpture. If you learn to cultivate these tree-like shrubs carefully, you may wish to have more than one. Some bonsai experts have an entire collection, a miniature forest. There are many different styles in which these trees and shrubs can be trained, but the...
By Traci Vandermark
Sunflowers are a favorite to gardeners, onlookers, animals and birds. Not only are they appreciated for their bright beauty, but for the bounty of seeds they produce at the end of the growing season. Many people enjoy growing sunflowers but are often confused about how to process the seeds out of the plant when the growing season is over. Whether you want to harvest the seeds for a snack, or...