Practice makes perfect. At least I hope so. 😄

I’d like to know as well! How is the show called?

You can find dwarf alberta spruce trees at most outlets that sell plants around Christmas time

Thank you for your comment (👍)❤

If Steven Spielberg discovers me - I will ask him to make a movie of how bonsai was used thousands of years ago in the Imperial courts of China - Digging in the old tombs and discovering bonsai.

@@peterchan3100 Haha, bright idea!

I did a lot of TV back in the mid 1980's

@@peterchan3100 😊😊 i wish you a good time and bonsai fun on the recording on bbc tv sir 🙏🌲🌳🌴

Yes

@@peterchan3100 What about repotting?

You can purchase from heronsbonsai.teemill.com/the-art-of-impermanence/

I did major pruning and wiring on one of these trees a couple years ago in November around the first frost of the year, 50%+ removed, and the tree did fine. I saved major root work for the next year just in case. No dieback or any lost branches, and the tree is still going strong. Zone 7 FWIW.

@@jaylin192 That's cool. I bought a bunch of end of season evergreen nursery stock that I thought I'd have to sit on till spring. If I can do a little trimming and shaping now (but leave in its pot) that would make me happy.

Protect them from frost and they should be OK

its the perfect time of year to get a bonsai. Nearly every chain supermarket has dwarf picea for christmas trees. I see them for as little as 15 bucks

The problem is, the United States have import rules that are so strict, it makes it impossible for any trader outside the US to sell there; especially for anything that grows. So, I believe this is not Herons' fault, but the US customs department. Good luck!

Besides the small picea trees for sale on supermarkets it will be easy to find pots and wire on line or at garden centers.

RobbasGardening I know what bonsaiempire writes and what several other sites/people say about this species, regarding to bonsaï. Here, I do not want to discuss those opinions but what I can do, is tell you about my own experiences with, indeed, Picea Glauca Conica. 1) This species is more tolerant towards cutting back on the rootball; 2) When fertilized, the trunk thickens rather easily, even in a relative small (bonsaï)pot; 3) It tends to make far more than enough (new) buds on the branches (and sometimes even on the trunk). When you cut the tops of the branches (late autumn, before severe frost), it even buds back more on the branches; 4) Because of the needles, a rather "loose" wiring (coil- or tube-like) is sufficient to lead the branches in the chosen direction; 5) The species is very tolerant towards harsh climate conditions, even in a (bonsaï) pot which, by the way, should never dry out completely. When freezing conditions continue during several nights and days without a break, I would certainly advice some protection but in fact, that goes for about all bonsaï. 6) Given enough drainage, the species is not fuzzy about the soil mixture: 7) This spruce (as in fact all of them) very much likes lots of sunlight and does not like heavy pruning during full growing season; 8) They are relatively (very) cheap and very accessible; 9) They do make lovely bonsaï, in fact without problems, when more or less general rules of care taking above, are respected. Based on my own experiences during quite some years (!), I can even recommend the species for starter enthusiasts. Summary: good drainage, lots of sunlight, enough fertilizer during growing season, repotting early spring, no drying out at all, no (heavy) pruning during growing season, try rather loose wiring on the branches. I hope this helps, good luck!

May be they dont have much experience of using this species

@@MAMLeers thank you for your detailed answer, much appreciated!

@@peterchan3100 thank you! Compared to you everyone is a newbie 😉

@@robbasgardening5610 You're welcome! The "loose" wiring which I wrote about, is, of course, suited for the smaller branches, not for the thicker ones or even trunks. I forgot to specify that... Good luck!

They are called the 'gatekeepers'of bonsai. You find them in every walk of life. I have been told on good authority that they are the old traditionalists who are very envious of what I do and they cant believe that I have such a huge following. My motto is not to be bothered by that - I just do what I feel is good for others.