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With vines like this... What's the best way to identify a good branch for layering? Am I gonna need to climb too? :p

Someone gave me one of these glitter covered mini trees as part of a gift bag around the holidays. Anyone seen these and know what kind of tree they are? Looks like cypress maybe? I know they're not going to be great bonsai stock or anything; I'm just curious. Here are a couple photos from...

Just wanted to say thanks and share my positive experience at Kimura. I spent two hours there yesterday and it flew by! Bob is incredibly patient and helpful, and funny to boot. I picked up a couple of non-stick (don't mean Teflon ;)) trees and a lot of wisdom. Thank you Bob!

While I'm watching my own sticks grow, I thought it might be reassuring, encouraging, etc. to see where they might be in a year, two, 5,...? Has anyone documented their starters photographically?

I went camping in Joshua Tree NP over the NYE long weekend (BRRRRR! It snowed!) and as I looked around at these amazing trees, I kept wondering if they could be bonsai-ed! Thoughts? The little welcome center had little kits with seeds and pots and I picked one up in case it can be done. :)

Hi all! I knew it wouldn't be long before I had a question for the group... :) I apologize if it's been asked, but my search didn't turn it up. Are smart pots an acceptable alternative? For various reasons, I'm hesitant to put some very young trees (practically cuttings really) in the...

Hi everyone! I am certain I will have a ton of questions in the future, but for now I just wanted to say HELLO! :) I am really new to bonsai and gardening and so I am just trying to soak up as much information as possible. I've mostly just acquired smaller nursery stock that I'm trying...