The Gardener Magazine

Bonsai are people too

The above psychological phenomenon is called ‘pareidolia’, and it is experienced by most of us at some time or other. If you experience this frequently, then you are probably a natural-born bonsai person. Bonsai are often compared to humans and many bonsai actually look like people (and some bonsai people I know look a bit like their trees).

I have numerous bonsai that look like people running or dancing. It is a

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Gardener Magazine

The Gardener Magazine2 min read
GREG’S TOP TIPS Yard stuff
Clean paving with a pressure sprayer to remove slippery algae, mosses and grime. Move frost-sensitive plants in pots to a protected place and buy frostguard material to protect sensitive plants in the garden. In very cold areas, bubble wrap is ideal
The Gardener Magazine4 min read
Butterfly Gardening
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, butterfly gardening serves as an educational platform for children and holds ecological significance. Butterflies in your garden signify the link to the local ecosystem, and establishing a butterfly garden can attract ins
The Gardener Magazine4 min read
Neighbourhood Shenanigans
Peace between countries is difficult, but peace between neighbours indigenous to different countries can become neigh impossible. History has taught us that some souls from shores far away in yonder years had no problem invading, annexing and even wa

Related