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I for one think tanuki are beautiful, I would treat it bleach it and put it to use. Perhaps carve a channel into it, and guide a whip to follow the shape. It may not be "bonsai" in the purest sense but when done right it looks amazing like a work of art.

@Bonsai Nut - god those trees look amazing. @KennedyMarx - Spartans it is. Until I find one. Luckily they are cheap so good for practice?

Well I found this place and it seems they have a nice selection. http://www.windywillows.co.za/west-rand-johannesburg-roodepoort-honeydew-wholesale-nursery/trees/ Mostly big trees but they have a few saplings. Gonna have a look this weekend. Hope they have old/ugly or something. @Bonsai Nut -...

I have plans with a China berry and bougenvillia on my father out laws property just waiting for winter to harvest.

@sorce - shot I saw your post earlier thus the trends part. Everyone seems to agree that shimpaku are the best. But I see you were soldiering on with the nana. I drove all over last weekend to find something anything untrained or restrained stock but I'm struggling. I can get trees but they are...

Don't worry Sorce, if you were a woman I would marry you for your humor. Having a rough day at work and I can't put two and two together today. I rekon I should Stop being so indecisive and take the plunge. But being new to this stuff I have noticed many trends in the forum so want sure if...

This is starting to feel like a rule, "After 300 plants you will become a bonsai master padawan". :P Sorry for all the daft questions there are just so many options I'm losing my mind.

Hi Guys Anyone using a Juniper Spartan for bonsai ? I have tried searching on google and on the forum but theres very little coverage on these plants. Dane

Was there any scarification done to the seedlings?

Really amazing! I am astonished at the growth for your little guy in such a "short" period of time.

@ Geo - Was thinking of the Black Monkey throne as it is indigeonous @Cypress187 - lol. My aim will ultimately be not to kill anything :P but I don't think it's gonna pan out that way. @milehigh_7 - so much of options :D

Awesome thanks !

@Cypress187 - Thanks will keep my eyes peeled for those don't want an expensive tree to die because I made a tiny mistake. But as Sorce put it. I should just practice on "crappy" stock. @sorce I see. So keep a prize and keep a guinea pig. Makes sense. And don't do too much at once, got it...

Hiya Guys So as the heading states, any trees shrubs or plants of different types that I should look at that which are relatively hardy and easy to work with?

Me too. Would love to see.

@Adair M - ok ok ok now my heads a spinnin. Agreed I'm going to get some more trees to do some experience so to speak. I'm goin to head to my nearest bonsai nursery have a chat with the help and probably get some more trees in the next few weeks. Once I have my work station, tools and watering...

@Anthony - THERE ARE 3" BONSAI ? I WANT.. Thanks for all the advice. :)

Very interesting technique. It makes perfect sense.

@Anthony - ok easy tiger. Let's just slow this down a bit. Unfortunately I don't have the space or budget for 300 plants but Im picking up what you are putting down. I am definitely going to be getting some more plants in the near future. Just want to build a little area where I can work and put...

@sorce - Excellent construction work there. that building will be down in no time :D. @Anthony - I will be re-potting in spring into a colander to promote some trunk growth, so the idea was to kill two birds with one stone. I always regret wasting opportunities so i don't want to miss this...

@sorce - OHHhhhhhhh awesome foursome. This is what im talking about its these little pieces of information that you don't read in the blogs and how toos that can make of break a project.

@dirk hoorelbeke - Thanks a lot. This is interesting stuff :) so much to think about. @YukiShiro @fredman What are your guys thoughts ?

Now when you say first and second, are we talking about the specific times one does the layering? The 1st being bud break and the 2nd being just before the leaves harden?

Ok so I didn't know where to post this so the New to bonsai section seemed appropriate. I have been doing a lot of reading to catch up to you guys and increase my knowledge. So this is what i have learnt, please feel free to debunk, change, comment and add to your delight. So this is what my...

@Leo in N E Illinois - I just took a damp sponge and wiped the infected area. Thanks for the tip on the rubbing alcohol :D @sorce - I agree. I like to fiddle.