All three owners of Bonsai Design are Grand Valley residents who work hard and play hard in the outdoors. Thaddeus Shrader, 38, and Sarah Walker Shrader, 40, moved to Grand Junction in 2004 for work.

Monterey >> The key to bonsai is patience. But that shouldn’t be much of a surprise. This is an art form, after all, in which trees can be 500 years old, passed down from generation to generation.

For bonsai grower Randy Bennett, practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice does, however, keep the miniature trees alive to see another day. Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing ornamental, ...

On a the big zips, people muster their courage, hold on tight, and enjoy the ride. That's much the same as Bonsai Design has run their cool and wildly successful business so far. “We're really a ...

We take a close look at whether this might be the best bonsai bark ever while styling old larch and elm bonsai trees. Explore texture, age character, and design techniques that bring out the natural ...

Looking for a way to bring peace, greenery, and creativity into your space, without needing a full garden? A bonsai garden might be the perfect answer. Compact, meditative, and endlessly charming, ...

As much as I love Lego Star Wars sets and other creations based on the latest in pop culture, there’s no denying the draw of these home decor-style models. The Lego Botanicals line has converted so ...

Long Beach resident Carlos Parache often goes to local breweries to hang out with friends and maybe take part in a trivia night or other organized events while sipping on some brews. But recently ...