A beginner course for first-time bonsai growers, covering species selection, repotting, wiring, pruning, watering, and seasonal care.
History of bonsai, tree forms (formal upright, slanted, informal), and beginner species.
Read article →Characteristics of pine, juniper, zelkova, and maple. Evaluating raw material (yamadori/nursery stock).
Read article →Signs and timing for repotting (early spring), akadama and kiryu sand mixes, and shallow pot selection.
Read article →Aluminum vs copper wire, wrapping at 45 degrees, and when to remove to prevent wire marks.
Read article →Timing for heavy pruning (dormancy), and differences between pinching, cutting back, and thinning.
Read article →The 'three years of watering' principle, summer watering frequency, and winter frost protection.
Read article →Display shelves, trays, and accent plants. Show highlights and prices by age and species.
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