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Fig Tree Bonsai Care Guide (Ficus carica)
Ficus carica, the Common Fig, is a fast-growing Mediterranean fruit tree with bold lobed leaves and dramatic trunk potential. This guide covers bonsai care using organic fertilisers, sustainable soils, and seasonal protection strategies.
Jul 233 min read


Myrtle Bonsai Care Guide (Myrtus communis)
Myrtus communis, or Myrtle, is a fragrant Mediterranean shrub with fine leaves and elegant flowers, ideal for bonsai. This guide explores its care, styling, sustainable soil options, and organic seasonal management.
Jul 223 min read


Pomegranate Bonsai Care Guide (Punica granatum)
Pomegranate Punica granatum Punica granatum, the Pomegranate, is a semi-deciduous shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean and...
Jul 223 min read


The Portugal Chapter: Why I Chose Regeneration over Routine
In the fast-paced realm of executive leadership, routine often becomes a default strategy, a steady, predictable rhythm that drives...
Jul 202 min read


Ayurveda, Regeneration and the Mă-Kè Bonsai Way: Cultivating Harmony at Vila Pinheiro
Discover how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, regenerative farming, and the Mă-Kè Bonsai way come together to create a thriving food forest at Vila Pinheiro—where nature, health, and harmony grow side by side.
Apr 303 min read


The Mă-Kè Bonsai Way
Discover The Mă-Kè Bonsai Way – a soulful blend of ancient bonsai tradition, sustainability, and mindful living. Explore how bonsai cultivat
Feb 115 min read


Essential Bonsai Repotting Tools: A Guide to Building Your Bonsai Repotting Toolkit
Essential tools for bonsai repotting—learn how to maintain your trees with the right tools for healthy growth and longevity!
Jan 163 min read


Embrace Tranquility: Creating a Bonsai Garden
In a quiet corner of the world, there lies a garden—a place where time slows, and the rustle of leaves carries whispers of peace. The sun...
Dec 27, 20243 min read


Bonsai Tools for Beginners: Essential Bonsai Tools and Techniques
Discover the essential tools you need to craft a rewarding and successful bonsai journey! 🌿✨
Dec 27, 20243 min read


Bonsai Trees for Beginners in the Mediterranean Region
Bonsai is a captivating art form that combines horticultural skill with aesthetic beauty, offering a deeply rewarding experience for...
Dec 27, 20243 min read


Desert Rose
Learn how to care for Adenium obesum, the Desert Rose, with expert tips on light, watering, soil, and more to keep your bonsai thriving.
Aug 8, 20244 min read


Chinotto Orange
Discover the Chinotto Orange bonsai—fragrant blooms, bitter fruit, and rich symbolism. Learn care tips at Mă-Kè Bonsai Portugal.
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Scots Pine
Discover the art of cultivating Scots Pine bonsai (Pinus sylvestris), a hardy species native to Europe and Asia, perfect for various bonsai
Jul 25, 20242 min read


White Mulberry
Morus alba White Mulberry (Morus alba) Habitat Native to China, the Morus alba, or white mulberry, is renowned for its broad, vibrant...
Apr 22, 20243 min read


Japanese spiraea
Spiraea japonica Japanese spiraea is a native of Southwest China and has spread over much of China, Korea and Japan. Its habitat is...
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Canadian Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock trees mature cinnamon-coloured bark’s tannin has been used for tanning hides, it grows to about 30...
Nov 22, 20202 min read


Virginia creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia is Native to Central North America from Southern Canada through Mexico to Guatemala.
May 3, 20202 min read


Dwarf Banana 'Cavendish'
Musa accuminata ‘Dwarf Cavendish’ The Dwarf Banana is an evergreen suckering perennial cultivar that grows to about 2 meters tall.
Apr 29, 20202 min read


Common Lilac
Common Lilac, a member of the Olive family and has pink, lilac sweet-scented flowers. Native to the Balkan and South East Asia.
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Weeping Forsythia
Forsythia suspensa An early flowering spring shrub, native to China and extensively cultivated in Japan for its blooms of golden-yellow...
Apr 16, 20202 min read
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