Tinyroots Bonsai Starter Kit – The Gift That Makes Bonsai Click
Know someone who has a bonsai but seems a little lost? Or planning to surprise them with a trip to NEBG to choose their first tree? This Tinyroots Bonsai Starter Kit is the perfect “you’ve got this” gift.
Curated by bonsai professionals, it bundles the core tools, fertilizer, and guidance a new (or struggling) bonsai owner actually needs to keep their tree healthy and growing. Beautifully packaged in a bamboo storage box that looks great as a gift.
What’s Inside (and Why It Matters):
- Bonsai Survival Guide – Plain-English answers to the most common bonsai questions, written for real people, not botanists.
- Traditional Butterfly Bonsai Shears – Easy-to-use pruning shears for clean cuts on twigs, roots, and small branches.
- Uncle Bill’s Bonsai Brew (2 oz.) – Gentle, odor-free 3-3-3 fertilizer used here at NEBG for steady, healthy growth.
- Uncle Bill’s Bonsai Frit (2 oz.) – Slow-release trace minerals (28+ elements) that keep trees strong all year.
- Aluminum Training Wire – 4 feet of flexible bonsai wire to guide branches into more refined, artistic shapes.
- Handmade Chinese Mud Figurine – A traditional accent that adds story and charm to any bonsai display (designs vary).
- Hand-Rubbed Bamboo Storage Case – A beautiful, reusable box that keeps everything together and makes the kit gift-ready.
Perfect For:
- New bonsai owners who need real help, not guesswork
- A “foreshadow” gift before a nursery visit
- Anyone who loves their tree but isn’t sure what to do next
Give them the tools, knowledge, and confidence to keep their bonsai alive—and thriving.
Learning Resources and Bonsai Tree Care Guides:
Bonsai trees are not all the same - and neither is their care. Read our specific care sheets for individual bonsai species. Read the Bonsai Care Guides
Shipping Bonsai Trees:
Bonsai trees are generally shipped on Mondays & Tuesdays to avoid having them stay in the boxes for any extra time over the weekends.
Shipping Non-Tree Items
All non-bonsai items such as bonsai pots and bonsai supplies are shipped within 48 hours of receiving payment. Most orders are shipped either the same day or the next day, depending on the time of day the order is received.
Important Guidelines:
** We cannot ship to a FPO, APO, P.O. Box or to locations in Alaska, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hawaii or anywhere internationally.
** All Bonsai are shipped direct from the nursery and may ship separately from other items purchased via the Bonsai Outlet.
** If extreme weather is expected, we may delay shipping your Bonsai tree to guarantee a healthy arrival; in such a case we will contact you. We are shipping living trees and must be conscious of the temperature conditions to the delivery address, as well as, while in transit. That said, we reserve the right to hold the tree(s) to guarantee a healthy delivery. We will Hold Your Tree Until It is Safe to Ship.
