Best Bonsai Classes San Francisco Near Me

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Our bonsai trees are grown locally from seed and cuttings. Whether you are looking for an indoor bonsai tree or an outdoor species, we have beautiful options for you. We offer high-quality bonsai supplies including bonsai pots and bonsai tools, and easy-to-follow advice on bonsai tree care so you can keep your bonsai happy and healthy.

Learn how Eric has grown and continues to develop a Zelkova forest from his personal collection. Zelkova Serrata or Japanese Elm is a prized species of deciduous bonsai often grown to be enjoyed in all their detail in winter. We love working with them all year round and hope you enjoy learning about this composition!

Zelkova serrata (Japanese Grey Bark Elm) are a deciduous tree with smooth bark and delicate branching that are prized in bonsai for their winter silhouettes. They are typically grown as broom-style trees from small to medium size; and rarely into large bonsai. Zelkova are also particularly well-suited to creating small bonsai forests, bonsai copse, and bonsai clumps. We are once again selling bare root Zelkova serrata, and we've pulled together answers to all your growing questions in this article!

Small Business Saturday is an annual holiday that encourages everyone to shop at local businesses for the holidays. Small Business Saturday takes place on the Saturday following Thanksgiving - TODAY! It began as a marketing campaign (from American Express!) in 2010 and has evolved and grown to its current status as an official holiday that is important to local businesses and communities. Read this article to find out why you should shop small and 4 ideas of how you can do more to support small and local businesses!

What do you get for the friend, colleague, or family member who has everything? Bonsai can be a most wonderful gift if given to the right person, but how can you know if your person is the right person? Here are a few clues to help you decide if a bonsai tree is that perfect gift you've been looking to give that very hard-to-gift person!

It’s an emotional blow to lose a bonsai. Our advice is to use tree death as an opportunity to analyze the cause so you can learn and not repeat the conditions that lead to your tree's untimely demise. There are numerous factors that can lead to the death of a tree - watering, fertilizer, pest control, and sun protection and cold protection are among the things that if not executed properly will lead to health issues. The good news is that you can observe warning signs of tree stress or improper care, and you can take proven steps to tend to the tree.

Junipers are among the most popular bonsai trees, and they are a great choice for bonsai enthusiasts as well as anyone new to bonsai. This guide includes information on popular types of junipers; common causes of health problems; a seasonal overview of when to work on the trees; and a discussion about why juniper bonsai belong outside.

Have you ever wondered "How big do bonsai trees get? There is no one answer to that question. Bonsai sizes range from trees that take 4 adults to hold, all the way down to poppy seed sized! This article provides details about the different sizes a bonsai tree can be and some factors to consider when deciding how big you may want your tree to grow!

Carefully placing an artfully-shaped bonsai tree on your desk might make you the envy of your coworkers who see it on your video calls, but to keep it there long term you’ll need to choose the species carefully. This article includes tips on ideal indoor bonsai species, and best practices for keeping them healthy.

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I hope this email finds you well. I am with a company called San Francisco Florist. I am reaching out you to find out if you would let me know if there is a resource for us to purchase a large bonsai. I can provide photos of what we are looking for if needed. We realize these bonsai take many years to grow and have been maintained with much care and attention and are therefore not readily available for purchase. But if you can point me toward someone who might be willing we would greatly appreciate it!

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I got a beautiful juniper tree 4 months ago. I have received instructions how to care for it and have been following them carefully. But, about two weeks ago, some foliage started turning brown and it is spreading fast. Would you, please, help me to determine what, if anything, went wrong and what should I do?

Hi – I’m sorry to hear that your juniper is not doing well. Please feel free to bring it to a 3rd Thursday class or a 2nd Thursday general meeting. We can diagnose problems. Many juniper bonsai given as gifts are in poor health when they are received. You should not be discouraged if your tree struggles or dies. We teach basics classes to give people a foundation of knowledge for growing bonsai, check out the meetings page.

Can someone get a message to Mr. John Thompson that I appreciated greatly the information he gave that I have seen on the web on Oak Bonsai. And it is so nice that someone is working with the Oak for Bonsai. In general I was not able to find other folks interested in my area… I have been able to adopt a yamadori Red Oak individual at this time and have a Post Oak seedling growing nicely. Would like to find an English Oak/and or Valley Oak to hopefully be able to grow in my area. Although that may perhaps be unrealistic and I should concentrate on species in my area. I greatly appreciate the styling advice of Mr. Thompson.

Hi Eric, I am interested in learning how to grow bonsai. Are there any courses (in person or online) you’d recommend? Do you have any recs for where to purchase starter kits / materials? -Matt

At present, I’d say Ryan Neil’s live webstreams on bonsaimirai are the best option. It’s serious content. As for bonsai materials and supplies, I recommend bonsaitonight.com. Jonas is a friend of mine, but he’s just over in Alameda so accessible. He has material for sale as well as tools and supplies.

I recently have moved to San Jose from San Diego and I have two young flame trees, Brazilian rosewood and a blue spruce who have slowed down in growth dramatically since the move. I?ve had them outside a lot more trying to get more sun and heat but I?m worried it?s not working. Is there a light you?d recommend I?d get instead?

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