All,

Many thanks for the advice. You've given me some good help. I will look
at the books recommended, as learning is paramount for me. Several
things though - I did state that I was going to get a small shrub to
"practice" on, and I will. Secondly, growing from seed is something
that will happen for me, so why spend 5 years learning how to
prune/style a tree, and *then* put some seeds in the ground to have to
wait another 2-3 years when I can plant these now and practice on a
shrub at the same time? That means I learn about growing from seed as
well as learning about fully-grown plants. Incidentally, if anyone can
recommend somewhere in the UK which will sell me a reasonably-sized,
healthy bonsai, I would appreciate it. Most of the nurseries that do
supply Bonsai will not move them by post, and are a little far away for
me. Finally, to the peron that said "we all love to have free the
knowledge some of us acquired spending
HIS time to get it !" - I *AM* spending time to acquire knowledge,
that's my purpose of being here. It's not about getting the most
information for the least amount of work, which is what you seem to
imply. The internet is a rich resource, and I am using it.
Many thanks, once again, all. I'll let you know how things go...

DSt.