Just don’t get in a hurry.  They say that Rome wasn’t built in a day.  Bonsai aren’t grown in a short time either.  Bonsai certainly takes time, but the rewards are great.  Once it grows and is shaped to your liking, you will have formed something that is all your own.  It will be something to be proud of – something to display – something to take credit for.

In the movie “The Karate Kid”, Mr. Miyagi would tell Daniel that he should have patience while learning the fine points of karate.  Miyagi demonstrated this concept best with his bonsai.  He spent 5 years cultivating one tree – perhaps the ultimate display of patience.  As a beginning bonsai artist, this should be your cardinal rule.  Be patient and let nature work the magic.

Some people feel they are just not capable of growing a world-class bonsai.  That’s alright, you don’t have to!  But if you grow a bonsai tree that is beautiful to you, you can ultimately be rewarded if someone else sees the same beauty you do!

Don’t get frustrated; don’t feel you have to be held to steadfast rules.  Just grow your tree, spend time crafting your masterpiece, and enjoy the results – along with everyone else!

The following websites were used in researching this book:

www.thebonsaisite.com
www.bonsaiweb.com
www.ehow.com
www.wikipedia.org