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Bonsai 101 - Chapter 10: How to Get Trees to Turn Into Bonsai
How to choose the RIGHT trees for bonsai!
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Bonsai Technique: Defoliating, Pruning & Designing a Trident Maple
Pruning a 50-YEAR-OLD Bonsai!
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Bonsai 101 - Chapter 9: Where to Get Bonsai Material + Soil & Watering Basics
Everything you want to know about starting & buying a bonsai tree!
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Tips on Pruning a Juniper: Step-By-Step Walkthrough with Milton's Grandson
Milton passes on this cherished bonsai tradition to his grandson
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How to Turn ANY Tree into a Bonsai
Yes, you read that right!
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Bonsai 101 - Chapter 8: Easiest Trees to Turn Into a Bonsai
Learn about the differences between various garden trees you can transform into bonsai!
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Bonsai 101 - Chapter 7: How to Make Your Very First Bonsai
All you need to know to make your first bonsai!
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Learning Bonsai Together: How to Shape & Maintain a BH Bonsai
Milton teaches his friend how to work on a Chinese Elm
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Bonsai 101 - Chapter 6: Principles for How to Make Your Own Bonsai Tree
This week's 101 series is all about soil, water, light, and fertilizer!
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Bonsai Technique: How to Make Your Bonsai Branch Out at the Right Places
How to prune your juniper bonsai
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Bonsai 101 - Chapter 5: Surprising Benefits of Bonsai You May Not Know
Learn about integrating bonsai into your life beyond the garden.
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Top 5 Bonsai Books to Learn From
Whether you're new to bonsai or have been at it for years, take a look at Milton's handpicked bonsai book recommendations, great for learning bonsai…
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