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New to Bonsai

This is going to be a site dedicated to fellow beginners. I'm new to Bonsai and when I was starting out, I noticed that there wasn't much of a simple reference point online anywhere. I learned some lessons and threw some money away needlessly. My plan ...

March 28, 2009

Quick Start Guide

Don't have a lot of time to explore the site? Here's a quick guide to starting with Bonsai:

Buy a Book. I suggest The Art of Natural Bonsai.
Read the Book.
Buy some trees. I suggest Japanese Maple, and I suggest buying them from PJC98's Ebay Store. Japanese Maples are good for beginners, and that store has a good selection and service.
OR, you could buy a starter kit that provides you with a tree and some basics.
Decide on what you want to do with the trees. Grow them if you need to do so beforehand.
Buy some tools. I suggest buying from LA Bamboo Direct. They have quality tools for inexpensive prices.
Prune and care for your Bonsai as you see fit.
Enjoy!

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