Perhaps because they look exotic, delicate, and fiddly, it's easy to miss that common, hardy shrub species often make excellent bonsai. Indeed, any woody perennial has a decent chance of making a good ...

The plant material is often older than the gardener who tends it. The investment grade pots are made of the best clays. And there are rules about pot sizes — oval lengths should be no more than ...

Bonsai, an ancient Japanese practice, has a strong following around the Susquehanna Valley.Photos: Bonsai trees at Hershey Gardens"These trees are living art," said Ken Morgan, bonsai artist and club ...