Madam Bonsai How I got started in Bonsai

I'm thrilled to take you on a journey through my love affair with bonsai. From humble beginnings to a flourishing collection, join me as I share the joys, challenges, and invaluable lessons this ancient art has taught me. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the captivating world of bonsai together.

[@bradleychalenger]

Beautiful trees reflect the beautiful person, thank you for sharing 🙏

[@MadamBonsai2023]

So nice of you thank you

[@mattfisher506]

Please keep going and making videos. I greatly appreciate this. Thank you from western Iowa 🇺🇸

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Welcome to my Chanel from far way Matt Yes I’ll

[@davidmacfarland3565]

I really like your videos. I’m sure English was not your first language but your very easy to listen to! I’m like you, just can’t get enough of my trees!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you for you support You will never have enough of them too

[@roger_is_red]

.I like the natural sound of Ann's garden, the birds, the wind. Ann's enthusiasm and passion for bonsai is addicting. Hi, Jeannine from California.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you Jeannine

[@Chercher4848]

I feel your passion coming thru. ❤ As I downsize from full size yard with a garden shed & koi pond to jus few patios I am now doing container gardening. I bought a cute tiered bamboo shelf & started on my bonsai journey at the age of almost 75. It’s very addictive & I am pleasantly surprised at how much I am learning from online videos. Imagine my surprise when I found a beautiful Japanese bonsai nursery less than 4 miles away. Thank you! 😬

[@MadamBonsai2023]

That is awesome!

[@mercamg9312]

Lucky you. We can't have Koi in Melb Australia. Stuck with goldfish

[@austinvickymoore3656]

I'm new to the world of bonsai and i have to say just digging up my little oak sappling was fun and i can't wait to get it started on training it and shaping it. I also started some cuttings of my azaleas that i had in my yard as well. Loved hearing your story can't wait till i have my own

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Welcome and good luck with your cutting too

[@busterbrotherton]

Your collection looks amazing and you seem so humble and kind. Look forward to more vids 🙏🏻

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@DonHawkinsPhoto]

You have some beautiful trees! I love your cedars!!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Cảm ơn Bạn

[@Haybonsai]

Vườn đẹp quá ❤

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Cam on ban

[@carloscorrea3476]

Thank you for sharing your experience,awesome bonsai collection god bless you

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you too

[@pagosampson5969]

I have just become interested in Bonsai, your work is amazing congratulations on your achievement.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you very much kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXubcqKFmst-qLcsi=ehtnLiQbJa4AkpLu

[@edwingardner7910]

I love you're positive and humble energie!!Thank you!Greets from Holland

[@MadamBonsai2023]

All the way from Holland Thank you so much!

[@aleksandervolvonis]

Great story. After our Zen teacher died, i was shown Ajahn Brahm's videos. I consider him my Buddhist teacher since and want to visit Austrlia (Perth) to meet in person. Now am I thinking I should visit your garden as well.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Please do

[@kenpham-syd]

Great story

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Glad you think so!

[@cliffmcmann3058]

What a fantastic story. Thank you for sharing your collection and knowledge.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for supporting my Chanel

[@OjaiBonsai]

I love your collection and your videos. Thank you from Ojai California

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much

[@dzungvu2322]

So passionate and bonsais are so lucky under your love and care Ann! Don’t forget to take care yourself too! ❤

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you Zdung so much

[@creightonfreeman8059]

You have an amazing collection. Your commitment to your trees really shows.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you 😅

[@kenpham-syd]

Great story ❤

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dlesify]

Thank you for your inspiring story.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you for supporting my Chanel

[@jkleczewski]

Superb collection! Thank you for sharing.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for watching!

[@luckytobehere7948]

Thank you for the sharing your story Sensei.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for listening

[@christophe5740]

Interesting talk, amazing collection!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you kindly!

[@baldyeti]

Wonderful story, and very enlightening. Thank you for sharing! I’m diggin your collection and channel!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you kindly!

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Loved this. Thank you for sharing and telling us about your journey 🙏

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robinsonpereyra]

I love your channel, please keep posting.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

That's the plan! Thank you for visiting Have u see the show video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oarbh5WDmb5_i8Usi=WSG-cx5bXLWBfMbc

[@mercamg9312]

Thank you so much for your life story with Bonsai. Truely Inspiring. 💕💕💕

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for watching!

[@tubonsaiencasajoseximenez2541]

Beautiful

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@Paul-sk7px]

The dedication and passion shine through. What a great story and an example that demonstrates - people into bonsai are the best kinds of people.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you ❤

[@nerinat8371]

Your passion oozes through. I love your story. I love all my trees as they give me so much joy. Thanks for sharing this wonderful journey

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much for visiting my Chanel Happy bonsais to you

[@StevesBackyardBonsai]

Beautiful collection Ann. Lovely.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for watching

[@backbudbonsai]

Your bonsai trees are very beautiful…….. almost as beautiful as you are. Take care.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

So nice of you here is the show video they looks lot better when they stand alone kzbin.info/www/bejne/oarbh5WDmb5_i8Usi=WSG-cx5bXLWBfMbc

[@dazza1990]

Beautiful garden and trees Anne, I would love to see it one day. Loved your story and passion about Bonsai, looking forward to seeing more videos. Thanks for the pumice, it was great quality, almost no dust at all :)

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much!

[@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777]

The art of bonsai is definitely a journey that will teach you patience. Loved hearing about your journey.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

So true! Thank you for visiting my Chanel

[@joecrites]

Great Video. I really enjoyed watching.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Sherman_616]

beautiful trees, thanks for sharing :)

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for visiting

[@caktrisbonsai]

bonsai yang keren2 semua

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@pauless76]

I just discovered you today. I love your stories, I love your collection, I love the way you explain your experiences. Very well done. Now wish I could meet you in person to share our passion for plants!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much! Would be great if one day we meet :)

[@mariogonzalez2141]

Beautiful collection. I'm interested in learning the art of the bonsai

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for visiting have you see all others of my Chanel? Ones you subscribe it should show you all the vids I share

[@user-it7ju7zx1t]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@josephcoughlin6389]

Beautiful lady and Beautiful bonsai thank you for sharing aloha from Hawaii 😎✌🌲

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for visiting hello I haven’t been back there for 10years now love it there

[@territurner71]

I love your young tree story and you still have tree. Iam a beginner in Bonsai and I loved your teaching. Thank you, love and light

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Wonderful! Here is the forest set out kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXubcqKFmst-qLcsi=RqJFZnywm_u53tMO

[@aaronasissoard1098]

New to your channel and being a bonsai enthusiast this is an amazing story and garden 😮

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you and welcome

[@skinnyboy143]

Great story Your passion and connection for nature is strong

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much!

[@barbarap5574]

Hi Anne, thank you for sharing your story, what an amazing journey you’ve been on, I’m so excited to start my own journey ( I bought a bonsai at your show a few weeks ago) now every tree I see I think “Can I turn this into a Bonsai “ 😆 thanks again.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

How wonderful

[@GlendonNeil]

Such a humble beginning madam bonsai I admire your passionate expressions

[@MadamBonsai2023]

So nice of you

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Nice to see your garden and your beautiful bonsai s thanks ah keep up the good work nice lady

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you,will do

[@Marko_Terrazas]

Estoy avanzando por el mismo camino... que apasionante es envejecer con los arboles... FELICIDADES.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you for visiting my Chanel Very happy when I got to take the to show as they are in this

[@nurben28]

Thanks a lot

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Most welcome

[@ednasagucio5132]

Hello Madam Bonsai Ann! Watching you from Nevada, USA. I am a new fan and very new to the bonsai world. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creativity. You inspire me to try and make bonsai as my new passion. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. God bless always🙏🏻

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Welcome there lot of videos on my Chanel mist very simple to do to hope you find them helpful

[@aleksandervolvonis]

Bonsai community is wonderful. It is full of people who enjoy helping and sharing information. I can't thank my favorite Bonsai author enough for making a KZbin channel (Peter Chan). There is probably a Bonsai Societ near you as well. We even have one here in small town Pennsylvania.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

@@aleksandervolvonis perfect

[@NoQuarter01]

Great video:)))))

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks Tom

[@bonsaibythesea]

Great getting to know you better cheers 😮

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@damonjones1291]

👏🏽 this mayy be the best 13mins of listening/watching, Ever... So much Good stuff.. Good 🌲Info I think Anyyone would benefit from watching this🙂 so many Lessons here🌲🤵‍♀️👑

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you for your kind words

[@jindravorackova3464]

❤❤❤

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@ronjudd3477]

Hi..I just came across yor channel..u have some amazing trees.. I also have been doing Bonsai for about 45 yrs.. Great work !!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks and welcome After 45 years you still love them that’s good to hear If you are in Melbourne come and join us on 18-19 September for our exhibition This was our last kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmWmaJimgKaZirMsi=p875zpXm922AXmxc

[@trenseni]

Nice...your kolection....thanks shared vidio... 13:01

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for visiting I’m glad to do so

[@joegarland4885]

Beautiful trees so many to look after and develop, I have worked with bonsai for about the same amount of time as yourself, my collection is smaller but no less loved, I am 81 now but still able thank god to look after them, when my wife of 52 years died, bonsai was my salvation it was the reason to get up early in the morning to make sure my collection is doing well. It is lovely to see a woman presenting bonsai there is not enough women involved with bonsai so thank you for sharing your trees and passion with us. This is the first presentation of your channel I have watched but it will not be the last.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Good morning to you I read your story it had move me ❤ Thank you for sharing yours story I’m personally looking forward to meet peoples like yourself one day if I’m lucky And thanks again for visiting my Chanel

[@markirish7599]

Beautiful video thank you. New subscriber. 👍 Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks and welcome to Australia Chanel:)

[@petervik5399]

Hi Ann, yes i have watched that video but would like to see more of a variety of ways to build forest styles, maybe with Aust. natives. Cheers...

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Will do more in coming days 😅

[@robertpawlsoky2910]

I agree with your comments about we needing them and they needing us. Each season is rewarding and it does come down to understanding your individual trees, knowing them very well. This is my ninth year and I have collected about fifty, some started from seed, some dug up, some purchased. Although there are a few more I would like to have, I think the ones I have are good enough for me. I have set a few free when I thought they would be happier in the ground, but still keeping them nearby. Do they speak to me? I think they do.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

100% agree with you they do :) Thank you for visiting my Chanel

[@IstvanFischer-vc3rm]

❤

[@MadamBonsai2023]

❤

[@yopage]

Yes, I asked about the beautiful white rock before. It's so good to see more of your creations.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you sure will do

[@karlcottingham1472]

Hello Madam Bonsai, (Ann). Thanks for sharing your story about life with this beautiful living art form , I started in the 70s and have learned so much along the way and very much from Bonsai Enthusiasts like yourself. Love the awesome work you do and viewings of your magnificent Trees. Karl

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Hello Karl 70 start it how wonderful to see I wish you near by I could give you some to start with Thank you for visiting

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Absolutely incredible story and journey - thank you. If you don't mind, I will include this in my 'Top 7 Bonsai Questions' playlist where quite a few bonsai creators have answered similiar questions. One of the biggest contributers in this is Nigel Saunders and we also have Sam from Aussi Bonsai Bloke. I love what you do and how you present it. Cheers

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Can I please have a think over it first then get back to you on this? Thank you your thoughts

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@MadamBonsai2023 No worries

[@belinthehunter7178]

ang ganda nmn po jan madam🥰🥰

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@damianwilson1285]

I found your channel a few weeks ago and I have to say it’s definitely my favourite. Such a friendly face and wonderful and informative videos. I can’t wait to one day meet you and hopefully buy a tree from you.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you you are so kind I take it as you not from Melbourne?

[@damianwilson1285]

@@MadamBonsai2023 just down the road, I’m in Geelong. Do you have a nursery where you sell?

[@MadamBonsai2023]

We are in Springvale south if you come down give me a call or every second week of the month we market day this month is on 9-10th of September 54 Queens av Springvale

[@robertlefler6644]

I think you’ve done quite well. You have a beautiful collection. I wish we were neighbors. I regret a little that I didn’t start Bonsai sooner in my life, but I started Bonsai 18 years ago and I can’t wait every day to do the next task. Now I’m wiring and training yamadori American hornbeam and it ain’t easy, but persistence will allow me to finish. Thank you for your videos, they’re really nice. By the way, my mother is Vietnamese and she was the one who taught me to grow.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much!

[@petervik5399]

Thanks Ann for the back story, interesting and informative. Would be interested in building a forest bonsai video, sometime. Cheers

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Hi Peter I did post a beech forest up a few days go

[@MadamBonsai2023]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXubcqKFmst-qLc

[@carlossoares712]

i am glad to meet you bougainvillea :)

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for visiting my Chanel I’m so glad too Visit Madam bonsai Facebook have lot more of Bougainville hope you enjoin them

[@juanpedromelladogrande686]

Que bueno el vídeo y la forma de expresar lo que te aporta el bonsai. Me gustó mucho y lo sentí muy cercano. Lo comparto en algunos de mis grupos de whashapp para que puedan conocer el canal. Un saludo desde España.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you I’m so glad you did

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Perfect 😊no matter about ours ages would be great if you are in Melbourne

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you Come to Melbourne we can talk about plants all day :)

[@zimartiste1]

🥰😍🥰

[@MadamBonsai2023]

😊

[@voodooskratch]

Great video just subbed! 😎👍

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Awesome thank you!

[@thejuanderful]

I started with rescuing an 8-10yr old western white pine from the side of the road, it had been topped a couple times. Transplanted it into a homemade development pot a couple days ago and about to get a bad cold snap. Not a lot of information about this species but I look forward working with it if it survives the winter. Went to the hardware store for wire, accidentally came home with 14 more plants. So many different beautiful plants for pretty cheap that will let me practice different techniques and styles. Just some feedback on editing in case it was missed, at around the 5:30-7:30 in the video there seems to be a filter turned on to the blur the background. It is also blurring the tree you are displaying making it hard to see properly. If that's the case I recommend standing behind the plant you are displaying, turn the filter off, or use a camera that will do the effect with a lens instead of adding the effect afterwards. So far I'm loving the videos!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you for visiting my Chanel Please check each individual to see if you could learn anything from it For example this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYbKdoOXobVpoaMsi=kEyjbdYTl7mi25At

[@mmjnice97]

Amazing story!! I wish I was more patient when I was younger.. I always was fascinated with bonsai but when I went to the library to check out some books on bonsai I became discouraged with how long it took to grow a Specimen like I saw in the books.. now that I'm in my 40s the bug has struck me so hard I've Accumulated more than a hundred trees in under three years. I have no clue how I'm going to go on vacation lol... who will water my new children hehehehe 😊

[@MadamBonsai2023]

I can’t help you with that :)

[@MadamBonsai2023]

But good friends are great when you needs :)

[@damien.katis.]

really very beautiful story !it is very important where we started and the first influences ! i would like to ask you if you could mention information about pine trees ! regarding their collection period (yamadori) and post collection care . step by step so that your experience can save as many trees as possible . it saddens me to no end when it seems that it does not go well with a tree i have collected during its healing. I wouldn't want to do it with the pine tree , I have an area ( Greece) of very beautiful trees that could become very beautiful in the future ! I wouldn't want to rely on my instinct and collect them . I would greatly appreciate if you could share information about collecting , the moisture of the soil where the tree should be and also the location in relation to the sun where the tree should be during the healing period ! thank you for your videos and I feel very beautiful when I see your videos !

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you so much for yours visiting my Chanel Yes I’ll upload most of my days of bonsai works so you can see one variety at the time ok All the way from Greece 😅

[@sybilwilliams-wl7dj]

Thank you so much for sharing your story . I love hearing the sensitive feminine perspective as well, inspiring and affirming my relationship with the trees. My first tree was a Japanese Larch which is now 27 years in my care. It’s been through the ups and downs in my life and I have been there for the tree during many transitions and an almost devastating fungal infection, it’s thriving now. You are inspiring, so glad to have found your channel. I lost a lovely Sierra Juniper , still unsure as to what happened. I need to figure it out , so sad for the tree.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

I’m so happy to meet so many thru this would you kindly sent me a photo of your juniper ? To see if I can tell you what happened closeup to soil if u can bottom of the pot that I die in They are very easy to care for

[@sybilwilliams-wl7dj]

Thank you for your reply. I cannot seem to find where to send a photo of my tree. There is no camera icon in the comment section. My other junipers are growing well. It’s this High Sierra juniper which failed after 2 years. I live in Michigan where it is more humid and rainy during the summer. The original pot is small and quite shallow. After viewing a few more of your videos, i’m wondering if the water was insufficient not reaching the center roots, or running off the pot edge. One person thought fungal, but I think was the roots. I had back budding 2 weeks ago but that now fading. Decision is to remove from the pot, it’s mid summer where I live, or wait awhile. All other lower altitude junipers are well. I will keep looking for camera icon to send pictures. Does your channel allow photos? Thank you very much for advise.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Can you sent me on my Facebook messenger?

[@sybilwilliams-wl7dj]

@@MadamBonsai2023 Yes I will send Photos in messenger. Thank you!

[@quanghetkaraoke4141]

You know, Madam Bonsai, I think we might be around the same age. I left Vietnam back in the early 80s. But, it's funny, I only really got into bonsai a few years ago. I'd love to dive in more when I've got some extra time on my hands.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thanks for sharing I hope you are in Melbourne Never to late to start specialty when you have free time Check this customer garden out he only start under 1 year kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJSUfGl3aZeYqcUsi=EgDGCLvQVRktKb9G

[@stevelacroix2917]

Xin chào, rất vui được gặp lại bạn. Tôi yêu công việc của bạn, và niềm vui bạn chia sẻ. Tôi có thể nói rằng, bạn yêu thích những cái cây của mình.....chúng rất đẹp, và bạn cũng vậy.

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Cảm ơn Steve For all Yours kind words

[@pedrovela7311]

❤son lindos y tu

[@MadamBonsai2023]

if I could be ad cute as bonsais :) then I would be the luckiest person on this planet:) But Thank you though

[@pascaldijoux8790]

Salut respect pour votre travail et vous êtes très charmante les arbres vous va bien ❤

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Merci beaucoup 😊 And welcome this how they look when they at show kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmWmaJimgKaZirMsi=nFzRm3T9r_b7cbk-

[@joely461]

Em ở Sydney, đang mê Bonsai lắm, muốn học hỏi và bái sư được không Chị!

[@MadamBonsai2023]

:) thương chưa

[@johntbrown127]

Love your latest video. I share your passion for trees. You said you live in Australia. What State?

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Yes, I’m in Melbourne thank you

[@johntbrown127]

@@MadamBonsai2023 thank you. I’m in Sydney. Which club do you belong to?

[@diveactive]

Hello Ann what country is this ? UK ? south west midlands or north?

[@MadamBonsai2023]

I’m in Australia 🇦🇺

[@BenluniJames]

❤😂

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you

[@tiffylemke]

I have a 10 year old purple maple, it is my daughter's tree. It was kept indoors over winter but come spring when I put it outside, it grew buds no leaves. The buds are getting dark because they didn't open. It was repotted during spring. Please help me. I love this tree to much to let it die.😥

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Hi there Maples love cold weather also have to be out door Please sent me a photo of if see if I can tell what issue it having

[@sahilff-wz4tl]

You are so beautiful ❤

[@MadamBonsai2023]

You are so kind

[@danielmensah199]

So mom did you sell it

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Can’t

[@jameswalker3416]

My biggest problem is styling. Couldn't you show us how you go about styling?

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Will post up works shortly:)

[@Asbon66]

🌳👍🇮🇩

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Long way thank you

[@user-nv7sp6ed7i]

Madam good day … I’m from Philippines… can you feature some ficus bonsai?

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Hope to do some soon now that is warm in Melbourne

[@user-rq5yq4ln9v]

What is the address of this place?

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Not open for public:)

[@MadamBonsai2023]

This is THE Thai that we play golf together?

[@user-bx2sn4cx3h]

Как здорово, что вы не выращиваете батат, бананы и кокосовые орехи! Ведь такое могло случиться с каждым от бескультурья и крайней нужды! Вы дальновидный и умный состоявшийся человек с большой душой и добрым сердцем! Вьетнам это глубокая традиция и культура в бонсай .

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Would love to grow fruit trees again but in Australia ourself don’t have big land :( Thank you so much for visiting my Chanel

[@MadamBonsai2023]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oarbh5WDmb5_i8Usi=QGi_7unNHI4m8cg0

[@MadamBonsai2023]

Thank you for visiting my Chanel Crazy feeling when I get to bring them out to show too kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmWmaJimgKaZirMsi=SGSGbLwiievGMVMQ

[@user-yz8dq4sp9l]

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[@MadamBonsai2023]

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