I don't think Bonsai Techniques I & II by John Naka are books for
beginners.
I think beginners need more guidance in basic plant care. The articles
at www.evergreengardenworks.com are good as are the articles in the
"knowledge base" of the IBC website. (see below)
If a book is desired visit the library or book store and look for a
book that includes chapters on basic plant care, in containers, such as
watering, fertilizer, etc.
Recently a post requested information on starting a forest from some
collected, seedling maples. This person's biggest problem for now will be
keeping the seedlings alive and since they were planted in a community pot,
separating them into individual pots to grow, rather than arranging a forest.
Although the poster probably didn't want to read the above sentence,
they need to realize that growing the plants comes first, creating the forest
comes second.
I know I think like the teacher I am but I think basic addition and
subtraction should be mastered before the student tries Algebra.

Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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