Bonsai can be many things: From a hobby to an art form to a business.
You can have many hours of enjoyment in the growing and care of Bonsai as well as the satisfaction you will gain in displaying it. Bonsai can also result in financial profit if you choose to pursue it as a business.
They say that, “Art imitates life” and this is exactly what bonsai is. The ultimate goal of Bonsai is to create a realistic depiction of nature in a miniature form. Bonsai can expand your creativity.
Some Bonsai trees, such as the Ficus Bonsai Tree at Crespi, Italy or the Old Pine Bonsai tree at Mansei-en, Japan are over 1,000 years old. The most expensive Bonsai tree, a centuries old Pine, sold for 1.3 million dollars.
Many successful businesses begin as hobbies and Bonsai is well suited as a niche industry. Bonsai trees can be grown for very little money and can sell for huge dollars. Bonsai is a low cost, easy start-up business and the sky is the limit.
Whatever your goal with Bonsai, this guide has you covered, from the hobbyist to the artist to the business person. It gives you an in-depth knowledge (with picture examples) of Bonsai and the “Fast Start” section can have you up and running in no time.
If you are interested in the business aspects of Bonsai the “Fast Start” section shows you how to double your money with very little effort.
