The Art of Ikebana Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art form that has three main components: natural material (flowers, tree branches, leaves, conifer needles, etc.), the vase, the kenzan, (a holder for strengthening the stem and keeping the arrangement in the desired position). The basic aesthetic principle of ikebana is a refined simplicity achieved by […]

Find out the perfect time of year to prune the different flowering shrubs. Some flowering shrubs flower on old wood, while others flower on new wood. Jonathan Faith will explain what shrubs like to be pruned in the Spring to produce flowers, and what shrubs need to be pruned in the winter to produce flowers. […]