Stuck with your bonsai? Get an hour with the grower.
I’m Luca, the grower behind Treevaset. A pruning you’re unsure about, a tree that’s struggling, a project you want a plan for: bring it to me in a personal session. Ask me anything. Online or in person.
From €29 · 30–90 min · English, Italiano
How your session works
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Tell me what you need
Your question, your tree, a few photos. The more I see, the sharper the session.
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I plan it with you
I read every request myself and come back with a time that fits, and anything I need to know to make the most of your session.
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We meet, one-to-one
On video, or in person at my nursery. Just you, me and your tree.
Sending the form is free. You only pay once we’ve agreed a time.
Bring the real question
This isn’t a generic lesson. It’s your tree, your problem, my hands-on answer. People come for:
- Basic care for your first bonsai
- Where do I cut?
- When & how to repot
- Wiring & styling a first design
- Yellowing leaves / a tree in trouble
- A development plan
- Air layering (margotta)
- Anything else
Pick the length you need
30 min
€29
One tree, one clear question
60 min
€49
A plan, several trees, a repot walk-through
90 min
€69
A big project, deep dive
Video call, or in person at my nursery in Merate, near Milan. Same price either way. No payment until we’ve agreed your session. Sessions make a great gift, too.
Luca Valagussa
I’m the grower behind Treevaset — I’ve raised over 1,000 trees from seed and cutting in my nursery, and I share my work on YouTube. When you book, it’s me on the other side, not a support desk.
What it's like to learn with me
Whether on my in-person course in Italy or one-to-one with you, the constant is the same: me, guiding you personally, step by step. Here’s what that has felt like for the people who’ve learned with me.
★★★★★I did an "accelerated" bonsai course with them and loved it. Clear explanations, lots of little bonsai as hands-on examples — but above all, the chance to take home your own plant to grow. I hope I'll live up to it.
★★★★★The course is genuinely well organised and the welcome was warm. Luca knows how to put you at ease and guide you. The explanations were clear, practical and easy to follow even for beginners. I came away with a broader grasp of the technique and philosophy of bonsai. Top!
★★★★★An absolutely lovely and interesting experience. Stepping into his rich bonsai garden you can clearly feel the passion that drives Luca — and that he manages to pass on through his explanations. Warmly recommended.
★★★★★Knowledgeable and friendly — a pleasant and very instructive experience. I'll be getting more bonsai; it's got me hooked.
★★★★★Thank you for the wonderful afternoon! We asked so many questions and learned to create a little bonsai. Just a beginning — but already beautiful! See you soon, with more friends.
★★★★★I signed up knowing almost nothing about bonsai and this turned out to be one of the best experiences I've done. Luca guides you step by step, patiently, and you walk away with your own creation. Highly recommended whether you're a complete beginner or already curious about bonsai.
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Tell me what you're working on
I read every request personally and come back to agree a time that works for us both. I schedule Monday to Saturday. Sending is free, and you only pay once we’ve agreed a time.
FAQ
Is it really just you and me?
Yes. One-to-one, on your trees. No group, no script.
Which languages?
Sessions are in English or Italian. Pick yours in the form, and if neither is your first language, don’t worry: between a bit of French, Spanish or German and plenty of photos, we’ll understand each other.
How does payment work?
Sending the form is free, and there’s nothing to pay upfront. Once we’ve agreed a time, I’ll send you the payment details.
Can we do it in person?
Yes, at my nursery in Merate, near Milan. Same price as a video call.
Can I ask about a tree I didn't buy from you?
Absolutely. Bring any bonsai or pre-bonsai, wherever it came from. The session is about your tree and your question.
Can I gift a session?
Yes, and they make a lovely gift for any bonsai lover. Just say so in the form and I’ll sort out a voucher and the timing with you.
What if I need to reschedule?
Life happens. Just reply to any of my emails and we’ll agree a new time together. No fees, no drama.