From the Vault: The Bonsai Tree
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The Bonsi Are Like Our Children
Bonsi are like children in some ways. They require a certain amount of care to grow, but they can also be taken for granted. Who first had the idea to grow tiny versions of adult shaped trees in pots? The history's pretty fascinating. How far back do ornamental gardens go? We see them depicted in tomb paintings from egypt and babylonian traditions.
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