AUCKLAND, New Zealand Just as in the world of tea, in bonsai growing there is a gulf between mass-produced and master-produced. In this ancient Japanese art form, a true artist’s worth is measured by how well he or she manipulates a plant to make it a thing of enduring value and a living work of art that evolves and changes over time. Auckland, New Zealand-based

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  1. Hi. I’m writing an article about camellias for the Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group Yearbook here in the UK. I’m looking for photo of a bonsai and would love to use the superb photo you have from the US National Arboretum. Do you think I could copy and use it in the Yearbook?
    Do hope so! Many thanks, Everard Daniel

    Yes, so long as you give credit to Tea Journey magazine. The image URL is: https://teajourney.pub/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/TJ2_TEACRAFT_Bonsai_Camellia-US-National-Arboretum_776px.png | Dan

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