To join bonsai forums and meet other bonsai growers from around the nation and the world, here are a few sites to check out:

www helpfulgardener com This site isn't exclusively about bonsai, but you can log on to find many helpful tips on how to give your miniature plant the best care. Send an e-mail to the Helpful Gardener about any bonsai concerns or register and create a profile to join their forum. Leave a message, ask a question or join a discussion. There is lots to learn about bonsai and bonsai care from this site.

www bonsaisite com If you want to go straight to their forum, log on to http://forums.bonsaisite.com and post your questions or concerns. If you're a beginner, there's no need to be shy. This site is full of helpful tips and tutorials to help you along. With more than 4,800 members, the site features some of the most comprehensive info and tips for bonsai growing and networking.

If you're a novice, join the general forum for questions about bonsai selection and care or if you're more experienced, join their sub-forums for more specialized discussions: special soil preparations, tools, books, tutorials, even a discussion forum dedicated to bonsai bugs. From basic growing techniques to advanced pruning and training, this site's discussion forum covers it all.

www forums.gardenweb com Gardenweb.com is one of the largest communities of gardeners on the web. If you're a beginner, you will find some very helpful tips from more experienced bonsai growers. If you're an expert, you can share your knowledge and skills through its bonsai forum or exchange techniques with fellow bonsai masters.

This site has a lot of links to different gardening interests, so go straight to their bonsai forum by clicking on the link.

www bonsaitreeforum com This site has a detailed menu for every bonsai concern you might have, from general care to propagation to pests and diseases. Get what you need and post your questions to the right forum. There's also a forum for newbies and a separate forum for bonsai trade in case you want to buy or sell.

www bonsaitalk com Register yourself for membership to gain access to the bonsaiTALK forum. Can't get enough of bonsai? Share your expertise by critiquing bonsai photos in the gallery or chat online with other bonsai fans. Write about bonsai and contribute to the site's journal. Join 9,500 registered members from over 100 countries.