Both illustrations in this post are from Bonsai Today issue 92. Learn the rules first, then break them Though nothing is written in stone, understanding the basics can be very helpful. If the points shown here are not that familiar, you might want to take some time with each one. As you apply them, your bonsai will immediately improve. Once you get the basics, you can experiment with breaking the rules. A little story to make a point I’m told that when the first Westerns saw Japanese bonsai they (or at least some of them) thought there was some sort … Continue reading Green Workshop: Bonsai Branching Basics