and will this plant grow well in Nova Scottia?
It appears that you have, accidentally, added a photo of some fowl.
There are many Bonsai choices for beginners! The area won't matter much since it will be indoors. It will be necessary to control the environment, carefully, around the tree so that it stays consistent. For this reason- It is going to be an indoor project.
Here are some articles that will help:
I have mugo and scott pine along with larch, juniper and boxwood. Would fertilizing and watering with pond water be too much or would pond water be sufficient on its own?
I can't say with certainty whether your koi pond water would interfere with your fertilizing. This is a question for your local extension service. You may want to take a sample of the water in for testing when you ask this question.
Here's an article about cleaning koi
ponds that may be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/cleaning-garden-ponds.htm
Something is causing my pine bushes to wilt and die. I've sprayed for fungus last season. Would appreciate any advice that could help.
Here are some possibilities:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-drying-bottom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-browning.htm
I started it from a seed. It's now about an inch high. Looks like an inside out umbrella. I'm wondering how to care for it and keep it healthy and growing? What are the best conditions for it? Thank you.
Below is information about caring for the tree that should help while it is in a container. It is slow growing and puts down deep roots so keep that in mind when choosing containers as it grows.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/bristlecone-pine-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/how-to-grow-a-pine-tree-from-seed.htm
We’ve had it since early December and it seems to have survived till now which is surprising and even seems to have a lot of new shoots and growths on it.
The closest that you will get is that it is an Abies. Possibly Abies alba, but I can't be certain.
Here are some articles on the Genus:
I live in deep East Texas, and we have hardwoods as well as pine trees in our backyard. I picked this up off the ground, and wondered if it was an immature pinecone.
You also may have a hops vine. Cheers! Here is more info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/hops/growing-hops-plants.htm
have two heatwaves, what is happening to our tre es and can we save them?
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through.
They can usually withstand a heatwave in your zone, depending on the type. You don't specify which it is, so I am unsure if it is a heat sensitive cultivar. Regardless, most are very well suited to your area.
If you were providing supplemental watering during this time, and the soil did not have a period to dry out thoroughly down to about 3 inches between watering, then overwatering can definitely cause these symptoms.
Too rich of a soil, not enough nutrients, and disease are all possible, as well.
Here are some articles that will help you to narrow down some of those possibilities:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm