Hi, it's not clear to me where your tree is growing - indoors or out, and that's going to matter a lot as to what happens next. As well, can you please post a picture somewhere (leaving a note here) so we can see the tree, which would be a big help, especially if you can get a good shot or two of a relative close-up of the leaves. You didn't say where you got the tree, but if it was your backyard (or equivalent) you may be growing e.g. a Norway or sugar maple, neither of which are much good for bonsai at all. Thirdly, the best time to work on maples is the winter, when they're dormant (if outdoors where they belong), usually in Feb. before they bud out and before sap flows. Early and mid summer are bad times, so what you might have to do if the pot's too small is get a size larger pot and 'slip pot' - get the whole thing out of its present pot in as much of one piece as possible, disturbing roots as little as possible, and just slip it into the larger one, backfilling with a gritty mix where needed. That would be temporary, but at least deal with the scrunch.

I'll second the Edible Landscaping recommendation. I haven't ordered any of their larger plants, but I was very pleased with the quart-size mulberry and figs that I bought last fall. They shipped quickly, and their packaging was first-rate. Also, where did you buy the smaller plants that have disappointed you? I ask because I've had very good luck with the 2-year-old plants that I purchased from Simmons Plant Farm and Burnt Ridge Nursery last spring. At this point, the more vigorous varieties have reached 3' or so and are loaded with blossoms (from 12" to 15" at the time of planting).

I agree, I would never buy/take a used mattress. HOWEVER, we bought a furnished condo and it came with a bed/mattress and I had no problem using it. I also have no problem sleeping on beds/mattresses in hotels and they are "used", and they are actually "used" by numerous strangers. So, I really don't know why it would bother me to buy/take a new looking, slightly used mattress from very nice and clean looking stranger, but it would... just seems different than sleeping behind strangers in a hotel bed. But, I'm sure there are lots of people that would love to have the used mattress, and if it was between sleeping on the floor and sleeping on a used mattress...I'm sure I'd take the used mattress.

Twin bed with a desk and/or bookshelves and bulletin board Or several bulletin boards) and full-length mirror on back of door. Good lighting AND (if possible) a small chair. BASIC REASONS FOR EACH SUGGESTION: Twin bed to allow for more room (perhaps a blow-up Aero bed for guest?) Desk and/or bookshelves to develop a love of crafts, art projects, books and reading on real paper! (not just the computer!) Bulletin boards allow fast and easy changes of personal photos and "stuff" A full-length mirror on back of door for checking the full "look" (and to free up time in the family bathroom LOL!) Good lighting by the bed and around the whole room. A small cozy chair is wonderful to have a space that is so private (like a hug from your home!) Always loved having my own desk with my own books in my own room! (wish I had one now! sigh) Used the desk for MY art projects! LOVED having MY own books ..... Jan