Story: All About Bonsai
Episode: 17
Presenter: Simon Holloway
Air Date: 6 December 2025

Bonsai isn’t just for experts, any backyard gardener can enjoy the art of growing and caring for these miniature trees.

• The art of bonsai teaches patience, slowing down, and appreciating life’s smallest details, blending horticulture with mindfulness and aesthetic beauty.
• Bonsai isn’t just for masters,backyard gardeners can successfully grow and enjoy bonsai with the right guidance.
• Beginners can join local bonsai clubs, learn the basics of growing, and receive support from experienced enthusiasts.
• Start with hardy, easy-to-manage species, including some Australian natives, to build confidence and skill.
• Essential beginner care focuses on correct watering, pruning, and attention to the tree’s health and shape.
• Beyond the tree itself, bonsai requires basic tools like pots, wiring, snips, and liquid feeds but it remains fundamentally like caring for any other potted plant.