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Skaterkid,

I also have a juniper that I just got this winter, and we are in similar climates. I have kept it inside so far, but when the weather warms, I will take it outside and keep it there. When winter rolls around this year, you should keep it outside but you'll have to build an enclosure for it (as will I, and I have not narrowed down a design yet). Some people say to put it in a garage, but here in New Hampshire the garage still gets as cold as it is outside (close to 0 degrees F or below sometimes). This would not be good for an unprotected tree.

An unheated basement with lights would be good, if you have one.

Search the forum, I saw a gallery of over-wintering designs a few weeks ago but cannot find it now. I definitely recommend putting it outside though!

21-Mar-2008	#18
BonsaiSteve1 bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Feb-2008 Location: New Hampshire Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 149	Skaterkid, I also have a juniper that I just got this winter, and we are in similar climates. I have kept it inside so far, but when the weather warms, I will take it outside and keep it there. When winter rolls around this year, you should keep it outside but you'll have to build an enclosure for it (as will I, and I have not narrowed down a design yet). Some people say to put it in a garage, but here in New Hampshire the garage still gets as cold as it is outside (close to 0 degrees F or below sometimes). This would not be good for an unprotected tree. An unheated basement with lights would be good, if you have one. Search the forum, I saw a gallery of over-wintering designs a few weeks ago but cannot find it now. I definitely recommend putting it outside though!