The art of bonsai takes some time to master, so don't feel disheartened if you end up making one of these common errors ...
The Bonsai Society of Portland is one of the oldest and largest bonsai clubs in the country, claiming some 600 members.
cleaning the rotting deadwood, and trimming the tree to the desired shape. More from Refurbished Darren George runs the YouTube channel Gro Bonsai, where he restores and maintains bonsai trees.
Your first tree should have a natural form that will be easy to maintain as you learn about skills like wiring and pruning ...