MATTHEW TSO/STUFF Thieves stole six bonsai trees which Keith Lowe had spent decades nurturing. READ MORE:* Priceless bonsai trees stolen from Christchurch collector* 400-year-old bonsai tree survived Hiroshima* Beautiful bonsai: The art of making big things little* Miniature forest tamed at depot"I like to share them with the public and some mongrel has come along and spoiled the game." CALIFORNIA HOME & GARDEN/SUPPLIED Six out of 12 mature bonsai trees were stolen from California Home & Garden in Lower Hutt. The 93-year-old has been nurturing bonsai trees since the 1950s – he is a patron to the New Zealand Bonsai Association and well regarded for his expertise in the art of tending the trees. MATTHEW TSO/STUFF Keith Lowe devoted a lot of time and attention to his bonsai trees.

Source: Stuff May 24, 2019 03:40 UTC