Bonsai From Seed: Essential Steps for Success - Full Lecture

 Source material: Nov 20, 2022

        Have you ever tried one of those bonsai-from-seed kits and nothing grew? Or maybe you had a few seeds grow but had no idea what the next steps were to transform your seedling into a bonsai! Growing a bonsai from scratch is an intoxicating idea for beginners, but it is also one of the hardest feats to accomplish. In this lecture, I explain the basics of seed collection, storage, and germination to help you optimize your success at waking seeds up. I also explained the steps necessary to shape seedlings over the years following germination which will help you build sizable trunks and tapering branches to create a convincing and stunning bonsai. You can also participate in the active learning questions from home by commenting below and listening in on the discussions and questions from the Columbus Bonsai Society (CBS) members who attended. I gave this lecture in November 2022 for the Columbus Bonsai Society. Join us at www.ColumbusBonsai.org

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Summary Slide Ginkgo Bonsai-From-Seed Challenge:

Seeds for Sale

If you can't find ginkgo seeds in your neighborhood, I have plenty available for sale (among other species) here. 

More Articles on Bonsai-From-Seed

• Find my other articles on growing bonsai from seed here.
• Or find Jonas Dupuich's excellent articles on JBP from seed and sacrifice branches at www.BonsaiTonight.com.