Did you know?… 10 Bonsai Facts 1 – That the origin of Bonsai, while often attributed to the Japanese, is actually Chinese in derivation? Many experts agree that bonsai, known as Pensai in China, was practiced by scholars, monks and the noble classes of China as far back as 600 A.D. 2 – That the… Continue reading Did You Know? — 10 Bonsai Facts
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