Does YouTube make Bonsai Easier or Harder? Jelle and I take an Itoigawa Juniper and demonstrate why it is crucial to Understand and Know your Tree BEFORE you follow any guides. This is full of EASY to follow: Hints, Tips and Advice that will help a beginner succeed with MOST tree species.

A Massive thanks to Jelle‪@GrowingBonsai‬ who guided me through the process of understanding my tree and the decisions needed to style it into a future 'sustainable' Bonsai. More detailed styling advice for Juniper can be found:

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PLEASE Note I deliberately took on the role of a NOVICE for this video :)

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God Bless & Happy Bonsaiing
Xavier

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Is this a Top Bonsai Secret?
01:02 Jelle joins the Bonsai Retreat
02:08 Why are you Pruning your Tree?
03:50 What is your Vision for the Bonsai?
06:11 An unexpected discovery!
07:30 You MUST Know your Tree.
08:58 A Tricky branch to move.
09:45 What makes a good front for this Bonsai?
12:03 Can I make a claim for negligence?
13:56 More Bonsai Design Choices explained.
16:34 We need an Apex.
18:45 Why keep a sacrifice branch?

Equipment & Acknowledgements:
I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera
All video production using AVC Video Editor Software
Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk
Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com

Please be aware that all details of products used are given for your benefit only – I do not receive any financial recompense. I just think they are good value and you should know where to buy them if interested.

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