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Lessons and Tips from a Japanese Master For All the Most Popular Types of Bonsai

The Complete Guide for Beginners

Chinese Bonsai Masterworks - This book explains the concept of penjing with a literati bent, exploring its rich history and aesthetics, as well as cultivation techniques, and care and maintenance

Great for shohin, and used on most deciduous bonsai from July to mid-September.

Softer than the Dramm. The preferred nozzle at Canada Bonsai

The classic. It works really well and is relatively durable in terms of impact and UV

A good quality hose that takes the frustration out of the experience. The red hose helps prevent tripping!

There are two in use at Canada Bonsai. One has been mounted outdoors with daily abuse since 2020, no issues!

Controls powdery mildew, Black spot, rust, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, whiteflies and many other listed pests

Fungicide controls Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, Crabapple Scab, Boxwood Blight, and more

Kills insects such as Aphids, Spider Mites, Japanese Beetles, Caterpillars, and other listed insects

Having tested many models, this one has proven reliable with good battery life, and easy operation with no leaks

This fan has proven reliable, even in high-humidity environments

Pair this gateway with sensors to closely monitor temperature and humidity. Set alerts when the temperature ranges outside of your tolerance range.

Pair these sensors with gateway to closely monitor temperature and humidity. Set alerts when the temperature ranges outside of your tolerance range.

This one tracks the daily High and Low extremes, so you can know how cold or hot things got while you were away (use 2 for different zones and/or averaging)

This device allows you to set a fixed temperature with a tolerance (e.g. +2 or -2 degrees). When the temperature is outside of your tolerance range, it will automatically turn on your heater or cooling (i.e. ventilation).

When the power goes out on a cold winter day, you'll be happy you have this ready to go.

This one gets the job done in an average shed or unheated garage (pair with Bayite Temperature Controller)

Great for overwintering Azaleas in an otherwise dark area, or for keeping 'indoor' bonsai healthy

In my experience, mechanical timers are the most reliable option. Mine get indirect spray daily. They've been outside since 2018, no issues!

Used to create fine top dressing, keep shallow pots cool in extreme heat, or for shipping plants

For cleaning deadwood - no personal experience with this one

Used at 10% of the recommended dilution on a daily basis at Canada Bonsai

The model used at Canada Bonsai for all fish and seaweed applications

On social media, pictures are everything. Good lights will help your tree look as good in pictures (or better!) as is does in person

Personally, I think these are a must with the lights

Really reliable product. Reduces reflection. Well made. Get the bigger one, you won't regret it.

There are always a few of these around at Canada Bonsai. They've saved my back more than once!

Do you start taking your cuttings at 4am like I do ? Are you the type to go outside at 2am during a windstorm to see if any trees fell over?

The standard is 0.80% IBA for almost all cuttings propagated at Canada Bonsai.

The standard is 0.80% IBA for almost all cuttings propagated at Canada Bonsai.

What are you using for humidity for your cuttings? Canada Bonsai recently transitions from mist to fog, and it has made a big difference! Ignore the 'mist maker' name of this product. It is a game changer.