Graham Potter

Renowned Bonsai Teacher and owner of Kaizen Bonsai

Hi there, I’m Graham Potter and I’ve been teaching and sharing my knowledge of bonsai for over 25 years.

Welcome to my blog, where I share my knowledge on everything bonsai. As the owner of Kaizen Bonsai, I’m at the forefront of all new products available for bonsai and will share my honest opinions. I’ll give you an insight into my bonsai collection and offer bonsai tree care information to help you get the best out of your bonsai.

Recent Blog Posts

Japanese Larch Bonsai Restoration Part 2 Video

Feb 6, 2026

This time we get to revisit the twin trunk larch I started on in 2024.

What’s Rebar Got to do with Bonsai?

Jan 25, 2026

What's Rebar Got to do with Bonsai? Watch the video to find out 😉 https://youtu.be/gduviMGJCM8?si=l-IME4qsaAg4CoDk

There’s A Lesson Learned – Video

Jan 16, 2026

Taking time to establish our tree in a bonsai context is the work of years. Careful preparation and development

Bonsai Tree Care

Defoliation – What You Need To Know

There are many mysterious techniques used in the world of bonsai tree creation and maintenance. In my experience, many of them are misunderstood and therefore incorrectly applied. In my own case it certainly took a long time to understand what...

Missing The Point – Re-potting Bonsai

When you make that first fateful move and obtain a ‘Bonsai tree’ you take the first step on a journey that just might last the rest of your life. It matters little that your first plant is most likely not bonsai at all. Mine was a sycamore seedling...

The Golden Rule

Graham Potter’s Guide to Bonsai Watering It's been said many times that I have the best job in the world but I am a 'glass half empty' kind of bloke and find it hard to get too excited about what I do. I typically spend 7 hours a day in front to a...