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Hi,

Even though they are common in your area, the best would be to bury the pot in the ground at the end of the fall season and to cover the tree with snow as soon as you can. BUT, if they are bonsai pots, the pots better be of good quality because they will crack. Then you protect the top part from the wind, because this is the ennemy. (snow or enclosure)

You say you put your tree in a garage, so they are protected from the wind. But the roots may be too cold. It depends of how cold it is in your garage.

Yes you need to water them in winter from time to time. Maybe once or twice a month, then again, it all depends of the temperature in your garage...

Maybe someone else would like to comment on this,

8-Feb-2004	#8
jcayer bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: Boisbriand Country: Canada USDA Zone: Canada 5b AHS Heat Zone: 2? Posts: 66	Hi, Even though they are common in your area, the best would be to bury the pot in the ground at the end of the fall season and to cover the tree with snow as soon as you can. BUT, if they are bonsai pots, the pots better be of good quality because they will crack. Then you protect the top part from the wind, because this is the ennemy. (snow or enclosure) You say you put your tree in a garage, so they are protected from the wind. But the roots may be too cold. It depends of how cold it is in your garage. Yes you need to water them in winter from time to time. Maybe once or twice a month, then again, it all depends of the temperature in your garage... Maybe someone else would like to comment on this, __________________ Best regards, Jean