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<h2>Welcome to Ninja Bonsai.</h2>
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<p><font size="3">Bonsai is a Japanese expression used to describe the ancient
Chinese art form of growing miniature trees. "bon"-meaning shallow tray, "sai"-plant.
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<p><font size="3">The art of <a href="http://www.ninjabonsai.com/">bonsai</a>
has grown substantially in popularity in the western world over the last 20
years & is now a pastime for millions of people around the world. Thesei
trees are not just plants but elaborate works of art. The quality of a bonsai
tree is measured on how well it portrays nature in miniature form.</font></p>
<h2>History</h2>
<p><font size="3"><a href="http://www.ninjabonsai.com/bonsai-first.html">Bonsai</a>
trees were first grown in China approximately 1500 years ago. It was not until
300 years later that they came to Japan.</font> </p>
<p><font size="3">Originally they were small trees collected from the mountainous
regions of these two countries. These trees had been dwarfed naturally by the
harsh conditions of their natural habitat. Planted in ceramic pots they were
displayed in and around people's homes.</font></p>
<p><font size="3">It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that iti
was introduced to western civilization. In 1909 they were the focal point of
an exhibition in London. Since then the art of bonsai has grown in popularity
worldwide.</font></p>
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<h2>Pots</h2>
<p><font size="3">The pot of a 'bonsai' is not just a container in which to grow
the tree. You must consider the size & balance of the pot in relation to your
'bonsai'. In order to enhance the poise of the height & width of the 'bonsai',
the pot must be in scale with the tree.</font></p>
<p><font size="3">The overall character of the design is also affected by the
positioning of the tree within the pot. It helps presentation to be able to
balance the texture & character of the pot with the style of tree. Elegant trees
look finest in refined glazed pots. Whereas rugged trees look most impressive
in a rough or coarse pot.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="3">Pots made from ceramics are most suitable for outdoor
use as they are frost-proof. Plastic pots are fine when training trees, but
an appropriate ceramic pot will greatly enhance the overall presentation of
the tree.</font></p>
<p align="left"><font size="3"> Pots need to have satisfactory draining holes,
so that any surplus water can escape freely. A pot should have small feet to
slightly raise itself above the surface it is sitting on. Along with allowing
air to flow freely around the pot, this also assists drainage.</font></p>
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