I have been practicing bonsai for over 20 Years. My love for bonsai began in childhood. Frequent school trips to Japanese gardens, the Murakami Museum, and the iconic bonsai displays at Epcot sparked a sense of wonder that stayed with me. But the true beginning came at home. After completing a 4th-grade science fair project using Japanese black pines, my mother taught me how to wire, shape, and style the leftover trees. Those early creations became cherished pieces in our home — and the roots of a lifelong passion.