Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and ...

you will imprint your bonsai with your own identity. Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign up here for ...