My 20-Year Bonsai Addiction: From Cuttings to Teaching

Bonsai captivated me in my 20s. Unable to afford trained trees, I started from cuttings, seeds, and yard volunteers. The struggle taught me plant behavior, resilience, and the power of time.

First Public Demo

A client asked for a garden-center demo. I collected wild material, transformed it in a weekend, and hooked onlookers.

Teaching the Art

A nursery invited me to teach classes. I created a workbook still used today. It revealed a global community of passionate bonsai lovers.

Why I Never Quit

Growing from scratch, training nursery stock, teaching, demonstrating—every aspect still excites me. After 20 years, I still learn daily about trees, nature, and myself.

Bonsai isn't a hobby—it's a lifelong conversation with living art.