Bonsai Resources


Nurseries in the Pikes Peak Region

  • The Jagged Spruce Bonsai Nursery, Colorado Springs - bonsai and pre-bonsai trees for sale, classes, private lessons, full-day workshops

  • Phalen Gardens, Colorado Springs - sells bonsai and pre-bonsai trees, bonsai soil and pots. Offers introductory classes on bonsai and kusamono

Comprehensive Online Courses & Academies

  • Bonsai Mirai (Ryan Neil): Considered the "gold standard" for in-depth, artistic, and technical training, offering a robust video library and mobile app.

  • Bonsai Empire (Online Courses): Excellent for beginners, offering structured, paid, and free courses on styling and care.

  • Eisei-En Bonsai (Bjorn Bjorholm): High-quality, professional video instruction focusing on both technique and aesthetics.

  • Bonsaify (Dory & Eric Schrader): Excellent for learning how to create smaller (shohin/mame) bonsai with detailed, long-term project guidance. 

Websites, Articles, and Knowledge Bases 

  • Bonsai4me (Harry Harrington): A premier resource for detailed, illustrated, step-by-step styling and care tutorials.

  • Crataegus Bonsai (Michael Hagedorn): Known for in-depth, professional articles and insights on horticultural techniques.

  • Reddit r/Bonsai (Wiki): An excellent, free, and highly active community for beginners seeking, practical, real-world advice.

  • Bonsai Nut (Forum): A large community forum to discuss techniques and ask for help. 

YouTube Channels