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What is the list of tools that are necessary for a beginner? I have a
Serissa and planning to get this Spring a Juniper and Trident Maple ( trees
that I can keep outside all year in Toronto).
I prefer to buy good quality things that cost a bit more, but there is no
need to change them every season. So where do I start? Is Bonsai Network
Japan (http://www.j-bonsai.com/index.html) a good place to order? Or may be
there is a place in Toronto?

The basic tools are shears, concave cutter, root hook, wire cutter,
tweezers, and chopstick.

I have had excellent experience with Bonsai Network Japan, but shipping
costs may make it cheaper to buy locally, if you have a smaller order. I'm
sure that there are good places in Toronto and that your fellow citizens
will fill you in on those.

Regards,

Bart

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