Peter J Meredith

I think I killed my bonsai

One of the most common sentences I hear at the nursery when people arrive with a sick little tree is, "I think I killed my bonsai", the other two sentences I hear a lot are; "Someone gave me a bonsai once but it died" Or "I had a bonsai once bu... Read >

Bonsai Gardening Secrets Revealed

Bonsai gardening secrets was the first e-booked I ever purchased. I have many hard copies of bonsai books from around the world that I regularly reference during my classes, and my 20 years of growing bonsai gave me confidence that what I was teaching ... Read >

Care tips for bonsai in summer

There are several care tips for bonsai in summer that for a beginner might come in handy. Summer is one of the best times of year for bonsai and can also be the worst! Rapidly rising temperatures and hot dry winds can be a recipe for disaster if your b... Read >

LEARN HOW TO PRUNE BONSAI

Learning how to prune bonsai, there is an art to it, and it is usually the first big step for the beginner. There are several times a year you can prune your bonsai successfully depending on at what stage of creation your tree is in. If your tree is in ... Read >

HOW TO CARE FOR BONSAI

There are only a few simple steps to caring for a bonsai, although it can be a daunting task, with a few simple considerations it can be a joyous experience that can last for a lifetime. Maybe you have just purchased your first bonsai or even received o... Read >

YOUR FIRST BONSAI, WHAT STYLE TO FOLLOW

When growing your first bonsai there are 5 basic styles you can follow. Copying one of these 5 styles gives a firm point of reference to return to when styling and refining your bonsai trees at any stage of their life cycle. Just like most other art... Read >

Bonsai, a big part of my life

Every time I teach another BONSAI BEGINNERS COURSE at my local nursery, I am regularly reminded of my past and how bonsai became such a big part of my life. The beauty of bonsai and its cultural background was probably what attracted me to the art in ... Read >

A BONSAI BEGINNERS COURSE

If growing bonsai is an interest of yours, a passion or just a hobby taking a bonsai beginners course might help you as much as it did me! I have always been interested in Japanese culture and bonsai in particular has appealed to me since I was young. ... Read >

Learning how to bonsai

From my experience when learning how to bonsai, I don’t believe it matters how many books you read, pictures you have seen or demonstrations you attend, there is nothing like hands on experience and being able to walk away with a tree you have creat... Read >

BONSAI LIKE A PRO WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS

BONSAI LIKE A PRO My Dad always says; "The difference between doing a job as a professional and a job as an amateur, is using the right tools!" This is certainly true when it comes to bonsai, so investing a little on the essential bonsai tools will ... Read >