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

Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...

But as I learned more, I realized that — like any new skill — familiarizing yourself with the basics, having patience ... then with bonsai wire that is bent into formation.

But as I learned more, I realized that — like any new skill — familiarizing yourself with the basics, having patience ... then with bonsai wire that is bent into formation.

But as I learned more, I realized that — like any new skill — familiarizing yourself with the basics, having patience ... then with bonsai wire that is bent into formation.