Bonsai Growing Beginner Course

History of bonsai, tree forms (formal upright, slanted, informal), and beginner species.

Characteristics of pine, juniper, zelkova, and maple. Evaluating raw material (yamadori/nursery stock).

Signs and timing for repotting (early spring), akadama and kiryu sand mixes, and shallow pot selection.

Aluminum vs copper wire, wrapping at 45 degrees, and when to remove to prevent wire marks.

Timing for heavy pruning (dormancy), and differences between pinching, cutting back, and thinning.

The 'three years of watering' principle, summer watering frequency, and winter frost protection.

Display shelves, trays, and accent plants. Show highlights and prices by age and species.