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Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

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which changes the tree houses’ appearance as the day progresses. Surrounding the exhibit is the museum’s vast permanent collection of live bonsai, some of which are hundreds of years old.