Omiya Bonsai

For those without a field in which to plant fruit trees or espalier figs, a bonsai is an intriguing way to bring nature into homes, cities, and places otherwise devoid of nature. Omiya, north of Tokyo, has a bonsai tradition dating back hundreds of years.

For those in the Bay area, Katsura has bonsai supplies and the Bonsai Society has a basics class on April 30.