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Learn how to make a Gardenia Bonsai (gardenia jasminoides, also known as Jasmin Bonsai). In this video we show you how to prune and wire a Gardenia bonsai of about 10-15 years old. The tree has amazing potential and wasn't very cheap - but worth the investment. In this video, we follow the progression of this tree over the course of 3 years. Bonsai Empire is dedicated to share the living art of Bonsai - we created this video as a DIY tutorial to help and motivate beginners. The video is part of the online courses that we offer, for more free videos go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses Bonsai techniques explained: - Pruning: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/pruning - Tools: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/general/tools - Wiring: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/styling/wiring - Repotting: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/repotting - Substrate: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/bonsai-soil - Bonsai care: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care We like to thank: Clingendael (Japanese garden) and Bob van Ruitenbeek (Technical supervision and Bonsai expert). Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:23 - Fall work 2021 7:41 - Fall maintenance 2022 9:18 - Spring repotting 2022 13:54 - Before&after and Conclusion Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses