Looking for a fun, new hobby? How about bonsai herbs?
The art of growing miniature tree-like plants in small pots is known as bonsai, an ancient art originated from China centuries ago.
Today, this art has gained popularity worldwide. Having a highly inquisitive and creative mind, I set out the task of attempting to grow my own bonsai.
Now mind you, bonsai is a form of art that requires great dedication and patience. I, on the other hand, like things to go a little bit faster, so I decided to try my hands on the equivalent herbs since they grow much faster than trees.
BENEFITS OF GROWING BONSAI HERBS:
- Herbs are hardy and easy to grow indoors or outdoors.
- They’re very forgiving when it comes to growing conditions.
- They grow fast, so if you make a mistake in your sculpting endeavor worry not, because you’ll have new branches and leaves within weeks to start anew.
- When you prune your herb bonsai, you can use the leaves for cooking.
- Finally, they’re fun to work with because they smell great !
My number one rule is make sure it’s a perennial herb.
You want to choose a plant that would be able to outlive you, and can be passed down to your next generation.
Below is my personal list of excellent choices for herb bonsai:
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Lemon Verbana
- Sweet Bay Laurel
- Lavender
- Sage
- French Tarragon