Newbie.

[jaykay28]

Hi there, My name is Glen and I'm new to Bonsai. I have been interested in Bonsai for a while and received a Juniper for my birthday recently.

So I'm totally new to the art. I'm sure my Juniper will be the first of many.

Cheers, Glen.

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[jaykay28]

The top photo was after a little prune. All comments welcome.

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[Watto]

Welcome Glen. Hope you enjoy the site and the art.

[raewynk]

Hi glen,

You certainly came to the right website to ask the questions and get the right answers.
A whole lot of experienced growers here.
And very tolerant of questions.

I am only newish myself and have got a wealth of advice from the more experienced.

Very nice Juniper, I have only a few starters and hope they grow to look as good as yours.

regards
Rae

enjoy the journey of learning.

[thoglette]

All comments welcome.

Comments
a) Welcome!
b) your tree is a nice place to start.
c) visualise where you want it to go.

[Peterji]

Welcome Glen .
You have a nice healthy looking tree there. I hope you get a great deal of pleasure from it.
I was a little concerned when I saw the second photo was taken indoors. Please be aware it won't fare well if left inside for very long - needs full sun and fresh air to remain healthy. Also standard (and excellent) advice is to join your local club and draw on the experience of others. There are some fantastic trees and very talented bonsai artists in your area ready to help.

[kcpoole]

Welcome glen and looks healthy

First thing is to keep it healthy. Watering and posaition are the key

check the Wiki for some hints and tips too.
https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... ai_healthy

Ken

[rodm]

Welcome Glen,
Yes certainly join a local club and be amazed by the amount of advice and inspiration from othe enthusiast. You are of to a good start, Junis are very good and hardy species for novices. All the best in bonsaiing
Cheers Rod

[jaykay28]

Thanks to everyone for the greetings. I do plan to join a group in Perth.

I have been reading a lot of books and looking at websites. I think I'm going to be addicted to Bonsai.

Cheers.

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[Slothman]

Hi Glen.

This site is great for gathering information. The Wiki accessed by the little bar to the top right is brilliant.

Being in Perth you're lucky with the access to clubs and I think you will gain a lot from them.

Careful, my bonsai interest got fired up again last year. I know have a few "pre bonsai" plants I am trying to keep alive first before moving to full fledged bonsai.

Watch your wallet

[Jason]

Thanks to everyone for the greetings. I do plan to join a group in Perth.

I have been reading a lot of books and looking at websites. I think I'm going to be addicted to Bonsai.

Cheers.

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Also remember to use the Directory link up the top of the page, that lists all the different nurseries and clubs in australia or if you need more info on local clubs, feel free to drop me a PM

Welcome to the addiction