J.V.Bonsai
is owned and operated by John Viola.
For over twenty
years John has had a passion for these spectacular creations that
reconcile the
depths of nature and man. As a youth in South Florida, John watched
patiently while
day in and day out, month after month, his father snipped, nursed and
lovingly cared
for his prized collection of these remarkable trees.
As he watched
them respond, he grew to understand that a Bonsai is more than
another plant.
It is a living expression of its keeper. Just as a doting parent helps
mold
and shape the
character of a child, the bond formed between a Bonsai and its owner
through frequent
contact shapes both the character of the tree and its owner.
Many a high-pressured
business person or a harried homemaker find that moments
spent with their
Bonsai can impart a peace and tranquility not to be found in even the
world's most
famous spas and retreats.
As his collection
grew, John's desire to share the beauty and benefits of the art with
others grew also.
He sought out other aficionados and became acquainted with many
notable Bonsai
Masters. He couldn't resist acquiring some of the more exceptional
specimens. With
his own collection threatening to overtake his home, he expanded his
greenhouses.
Trees selected by John's discerning eye, and tended with his
experienced hands
were soon avidly sought by area Bonsai lovers. He started sharing
with those he
knew felt the same passion as he did. Then along came the internet!
John placed a
few "Specimen" trees on e-bay. They were quickly snapped up by
hobbyists who
couldn't help notice their superior quality. Not wanting to risk the trees
at the hands
of shippers, John developed special packing techniques that, though
though labor
and material intensive, have set a new standard in shipping care. This
extra effort
and attention brought heartwarming response from the buyers. Even more,
it brought a
higher demand. John placed more trees on e-bay. They too, quickly sold.
Many buyers became
regular customers... and friends.
Some of the buyers
were newcomers. Many others were Bonsai Masters themselves.
John started
receiving requests for direct sales. He tried to keep up with these
requests and
soon was spending many hours daily e-mailing photos and responding
to inquiries.
Over and over newfound clients and friends would ask,
"Do you have
a web site?"
And, that's how
J.V.Bonsai came to present you with this site. We hope you find it a
pleasant place
that you can visit often. We pledge to continue the personal care and
service that
our clients and friends have come to rely on.
Life
and good business is like a Bonsai.
With
proper care, time adds to the beauty.