New member and new to Bonsai

[baldone]

Hello all,
I have been interested in Bonsai for sometime but just decided to jump in and try my hand. Have been reading and watching videos for a while. Bought a few beginner style pre Bonsai to see if I can keep these alive. Just finished my area to get started.

 

[Wulfskaar]

Welcome! You have landed in the right place!

Great setup you have!

 

[SouthernMaple]

Hello all,
I have been interested in Bonsai for sometime but just decided to jump in and try my hand. Have been reading and watching videos for a while. Bought a few beginner style pre Bonsai to see if I can keep these alive. Just finished my area to get started.

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Well if you are anywhere near Atlanta, I would get in touch with the Atlanta Bonsai Society, they are a really good group and are the best club in the southeast in terms of getting quality professionals on a consistent basis.

If you want a little more distance or you aren't into the club scene, this is a great site. Don't feel like you can't ask any questions on here, that's what this place is for.

 

[Gabler]

It looks like you did your research before you got started. If you don't mess with your trees too much, you should have no trouble keeping them healthy.

 

[dbonsaiw]

Welcome aboard. Looks like you are off to a great start.

 

[Eckhoffw]

Welcome aboard! Very nice and tidy set up you got there!

I’m not sure what all you have there as far as trees, but they look like great starts. Don’t forget to really try native species (maybe you already are) as they’ll be more forgiving and encouraging in the beginning of your practice.

 

[baldone]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.
I have been into my landscape and doing everything myself for over 30 years. I know to check into plants that will grow in my zone 8b. I have many Japanese maples and plants I tend to. I know by reading a lot that taking care of the bonsai stuff is a different beast.
My front yard was my last big project when I turned into a Japanese stile garden including handmade bride.

 

[coachspinks]

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.
I have been into my landscape and doing everything myself for over 30 years. I know to check into plants that will grow in my zone 8b. I have many Japanese maples and plants I tend to. I know by reading a lot that taking care of the bonsai stuff is a different beast.
My front yard was my last big project when I turned into a Japanese stile garden including handmade bride.

What part of Ga?

 

[baldone]

About 2 hours south of Atlanta

 

[coachspinks]

You are probably familiar with Creek house Bonsai but if not, here is a link. You are probably close to them.

 

[Orion_metalhead]

Great stuff! Welcome and Enjoy!

 

[Bob Vance]

Welcome from New Orleans.

 

[shimbrypaku]

Nice bench setup, they fill up quick.

 

[MoriLZ]

There is jumping in and then their is Jumping In With Both Feet!. Really nice setup and I am jealous.