got a gorgeous bonsai for xmas but I've no idea how to care for it. the instructions with it say feed it but feed it what? It does flower apparently! is there a 'bonsai for dummies' or a good guide book for these lovely trees that you've used and will help me get started? thanks M x

not a book,,,,,,have a look at this site

http://www.bonsaigardener.org/

I warn you now ! Do not expect to succeed with these things !

I have several books and sets of instructions for bonsai care and feeding, and I have been most careful to follow the guidance in each. You can find a selection of books in almost any bookshop.

I have bought/been given about 8 or 9 bonsai trees over the years, and none has survived.

I think that a properly-cared-for bonsai is one of the most beautiful things you could own, and I very much regret that I cannot seem to look after them properly.

I wish you the very best of luck (or whatever it takes to succeed !).

Do what I do, go to your local library, look at their selection, then go and buy then one you think has the most info!
Good luck with bonsais as all mine has eventually died off

The Bonsai Handbook is a good one