With only ₱500 for fertilizers and a budding curiosity, Romeo Antipuesto Jr. embarked on a bonsai journey that would eventually define his career. At 38, the Davao City native credits his friend and mentor, Oliver Pavo, for helping him find his footing. Starting with lower-grade materials, the...
Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of bonsai as the Philippine Bonsai Society Inc. (PBSI)Â proudly presents the grandest bonsai exhibition in Asia. The event opened its doors on June 10 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia, this extraordinary event promises a mesmerizing...
The beauty of art is that it can survive beyond its maker. Whether it be paintings, songs, architecture, or stories, art is made to be a legacy left in the world. Bonsai can be considered an art form rooted in agriculture. It’s the art of growing miniature trees in containers or pots, and training...
Coco bonsai is a type of bonsai made using coconut seedlings. It is not exactly a bonsai by definition as it does not attempt to look like a miniature coconut tree. Instead, it is a coconut seedling maintained at a certain height and shape, with its seed incorporated into its design. Glenn Olis is...
Neil Magpantay is a rice farmer who earns additional income from selling coco bonsai. Neil Magpantay, 44, spends his days working on his uncle’s rice farm in San Juan, Batangas. The farm makes its harvest every three months, meaning Neil only earns every quarter. He said he is able to make do and...
Coconut trees have a lot of uses. Another thing we can add to its long list of useful applications is as a material for coco bonsai. This is an emerging form of bonsai that uses coconut seedlings. The shell is usually husked to reveal the seed, which is then incorporated into the design. The seed...
The bonsais will be on display at Robinson’s Galleria South until June 16. Differently-sized bonsais and uniquely-shaped stones captured the attention of shoppers in Robinsons Mall Galleria South. Curious mall-goers just passing by found themselves staying longer to appreciate a bonsai and...
• Eat nutritious food, drink lots of water, exercise, get eight hours of sleep. • Practice clean living – do not smoke, drink or gamble. • Do things you love to do – plant bonsai, sing, play the piano, enjoy your grandchildren ...
