bonsai

[Kim]

I just received my first bonsai. Has anybody here had experience with this plant/art form? I don't want to kill it! I saw a bunch of books under "bonsai" but didn't know which ones would be best. Any help here is welcome. I think it is so beautiful!

[Kim]

Ok, so no one here does bonsai. Well, just letting you know, I've ordered Bonsai by Harry Tomlinson so hopefully it'll give me some good tips. I haven't managed to kill it yet... If anyone has any thoughts eventually I'll keep checking here.

[Bloomin’Chick (Jo) aka The Eclectic Spoonie]

Sorry, somehow I missed this topic Kim! Unfortunately I'm of no help here though since I've never had bonsai!

[Zenyatta]

Updates, please! I want to start growing bonsai as well - something I've been raring to do for a long time now if not for financial constraints (and undue lack of real motivation).

[peg]

I love bonsai but have never tried it. Please keep us posted on your progress. I may join you in this attempt.

What type of plant do you have?

[Kristen]

I've been wanting to start growing bonsai as well but am a little intimidated. I think I just need a little group motivation!

[Miriam]

I purchased a larch tree last year, and was reading up about it. One of the internet references said it was one that is frequently used in bonsai. I am most likely going to use it this way, but maybe a semi bonsai since it is already two feet tall. Larch are deciduous connifers. Needles and cones but drop their leaves. Can tolerate cold to -65F.