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May 2008 - Posts
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G'day all... That "15 year old thread"...I mean "15 year old juniper" thread is just too long and too old...and, this thread has nothing Read More...
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Help! Several of my pyracantha are dying. The leaves turn brown on the edges, and then fall off. The branches shrivel and die. I've sprayed a general fungicide/insecticide Read More...
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I'm looking for a reference guide for trees/shrubs for identifying bonsai, as well as, what I could/should plant in my yard. I'm considering one in the Read More...
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Bought 2 pricey Japanese Maples from an awesome nursery in Oregon. They were shipped this monday and arrived in my home town today via fed ex. Although, Read More...
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Hi i feed my bonsai with a liquid fertilizer!
I was ment to feed them last weekend 24th .05 but have had rain for almost 7 days now. i was going to wait Read More...
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Just got back from a trip to Chicago to see my son and daughter-in-law. It was an excellent trip, especially going to the Chicago Botanical Garden to see Read More...
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For those of you who know Jim Gremel or know of him, he needs your thoughts right now. Here's a copy of an email forwarded by Boon" Dear friend of Read More...
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I've never used my chemical fertilizer as a foliage spray. I use organic fertilizer 95% of the time, but on Saturday I give them a shot of chemical fertilizer Read More...
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I talked to his brother Thursday and he said the surgery went fine and Jim should be going home next week. Harry Read More...
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Does it matter where to put them? Is it ok to store them in a room without any direct sunlight until the weather warms up? Or they have to be under the Read More...
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My parent had me remove an Arborvitae from one of their gardens last summer. Instead of throwing it to the waste pile, I planted it in a large wooden barrel. Read More...
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Yesterday at about 2:41 pm my time I was 5 seconds from owning John Naka's book Techniques I hand signed by the author. at 2:41 and 5 seconds someone outbid Read More...
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Hey guys, This is my first ever Bonsai. I planted the seeds almost 2 weeks ago and still no sight of my little tree. These are the steps I have followed Read More...
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I have often seen and read of the effectiveness of wiring the base of a tree to encourage lateral root development. I have four 6ft jap maples with the Read More...
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Reading John Naka's vol 1, he wrote that fruiting and flowering bonsai should not be leaf pruned. Read this a day after I had leaf pruned one of my Chinese Read More...
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After studying my RMJ for a long time I decided to cut it back drastically to a more manageable size for me. I'm no where near finished styling, carving Read More...
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So what does everyone else typically do with the leftover fines after sifting various mediums? I know you can use the larger pieces for either a top cover Read More...
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What's the best way to handle nursery stock that you find in the summer if your not going to plant it in the ground and plan to pot it (training pot)? Read More...
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I have a few trees I will like them to stop consuming their energy to go branchy and grow more leaves. I have a Portulacaria Afra, a Nia Buxifolia and Read More...
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Can anyone identify the cultivar, please....thanks in advance for your input. Regards,
Tom Read More...
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I have a Mugo that has a bunch of pollen cones on the new growth. I have been advised to just "brush" them off with my finger, kind of just push Read More...
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I was recently given a nice Pinus Parviflora 'Aoba Jo', which was grafted onto Black Pine stock. The transition point is rather severe with the white pine Read More...
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Ive benn suscribed to the forum for a while, but have been away (not away from bonsai)
I used to attend a puertorican forum called bonsai boriken but it Read More...
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Here's a Yew that Sir Hans Van Meer gave me a few ideas on. First pic is a quick vert he sent me. It was pretty much what I had in mind. Second pic is Read More...
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After hearing great things about Best of Bonsai In Europe series of photo annuals I forked out alot of money for the latest one number 6.
I have been very Read More...
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I got a new ficus and found a couple of these bugs on it at night. What are they? Read More...
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hello, i have a 4 in juniper and a 7in. crape myrtle. the crape is on reg. sprinkle on fertilizer, but i dont what type to buy/use, because i just bought Read More...
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....this one has some good attributes! The trunk is rather twisty with some radical movement and the flare and nebari is pretty good for a juniper. The Read More...
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Tried doing some wood inlay with my new router. What other subject would I have picked? I'm thinking of making something useful, for my next project. Any Read More...
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Hey guys, I got this new azalea recently, I was wondering if anyone had any design ideas for it? Read More...
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Has anyone here successfully airlayered a yew? Here's the situation. A couple of years ago I bought a yew (Taxus x media 'Densiformis') from our local Read More...
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All viewing stone enthusiasts are invited to attend a North American symposium devoted exclusively to stone appreciation and featuring international speakers. Read More...
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Hubby and I had a blast at Andy's place.....
Fantastic material, tropical breeze, superb setting for a day playing with the trees!
And what can I say in Read More...
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Here a cascade style, sort of a cactus tree. Any advicel will be gladly thanked.
Thanks
https://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f299/ibiabiubis/DSC04750-1.jp Read More...
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I have had this tree for about a year. A friend form the club gave it to me. I really havent done much. I just once made a lot of cut bacos t the top, Read More...
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This is a smal tree or bush found in the nort side of Puerto Rico. A friend gave itto me about 2 years ago. Ive been keeping it alive since.
Any recommendatns Read More...
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Hello,
I aquired a bunch of Ficus cuttings from my parents over the weekend. They range in size from tip cuttings all the way to quarter sized diameter. Read More...
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Is this magazine from Denmark or the Netherlands? I'd like to get a copy of the article about Weeping Willows. ANyone near Chicago that has a copy? Read More...
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I just bought a small japenese maple, it is close to winter in Queensland Australia, I keep it in shade and water it with a spray bottle once/twice a day. Read More...
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was wondering does anyone know or herd what kind of hornbeam a simplocidenta carpinus is i have one, got it from a rare nursery.??? regards glenn. Read More...
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Just check one of my sick tree and found quite a few grubs. What is your experience with these ugly creature? Physically remove them or use grub killers? Read More...
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Hello friends.... After yet another long holiday of working on trees and photographing them, I had to share a photograph I caught of one of the eagles Read More...
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I got a wild hare and decided to purchase and experiment with bone meal as a fertilizer. It smells terrible and I sprinkled some on top of the soil of Read More...
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I was wondering if anyone here has worked with or seen any winterberry bonsai? There are about three or four of them in the clearance section of my local Read More...
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Hi all; As a newbie to Bonsai I need a little advice. I purchased a Baby Jade (Portulacaria afra) and received it 5 days ago. It was beautiful when it Read More...
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Hi Everyone I have a question about using Boon's soil mixture. I have several small trees that I want to container plant in order to increase their trunk Read More...
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I've finally succombed to my not so strong urge to buy a Maple. I managed to get my hands on a tiny Acer palmatum 'Mikawa yatsubusa' of which I hardly Read More...
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Hi all. I was just wondering if neone new wat i SHOULD use clippers to prune and what I SHOULDNT USE with clippers an use the plucking tequnique. Pleae Read More...
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I am completely flummoxed. Hot, cold, hurricane winds, cold, hot, cold again. I'm having a devil of a time with my olive.
It started out okay and then Read More...
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I went to Brussell's this weekend and purchased a new needle juniper. I've seen this tree online but it was very impressive in person and I couldn't pass Read More...
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I am using a couple of different water-soluble fertilizers for my plants, but both say that you should fertilize more often if you water more often. They Read More...
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I've read that ants feed on aphid honeydew, but I can't find any on my plants in the ground. I really think they are attracted to the moist loose soil, Read More...
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I'll be spending the rest of this week in Cost Mesa, CA. So, all you SoCal bonsai enthusiasts out there please give me a bonsai related must see list please. Read More...
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I spent about 4 hours at Si~ 's home yesterday. Thanks Si~, I learned a lot from you. I would say Si~ is an expert in Elm. At his yard, I could see lot Read More...
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Hi i have just wired and styled this lilly pilly and thought i would see what people think,i found this tree in the discount sale section of flower power,it Read More...
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I have read a few things, but they don't all seem to agree. What's the best way to get these guys pushing little baby pines in spring? Read More...
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Hey all. I'm just wondering if there was any possible chance, that if i had about 20 chinese elm cuttings,would any survive rooting without root hormone Read More...
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I am in the process of air layering a Japanese Maple. What would be a good soil mix to plant the tree in after? I have enough Boons mixture to fill a 3 Read More...
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I took a hike in Ponderosa pine country today - a park about 20 miles from home called Horsetooth Rock. Just thought I'd post some pics for those of you Read More...
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Hey guys, So I got a serissa foetida in December and all was well for a month or so, and then I read that they should be repotted in spring if pot bound. Read More...
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This tree of mine ran out of space to produce more flowers... Jorge Read More...
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Greetings all does anyone have any photos, drawings or plans for simple outdoor tree display stands, I need to hold 6 or 7 trees. I have an area 2 feet Read More...
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Hi everyone. a couple of months ago, my privet (ligustrum is it called?) lost all of its leaves. it has been dormant ever since. its been two months without Read More...
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Hi all. I have just aquired a 15 year old juniper not sure exactly what species. I was just having trouble on how to shape it and some pointers on how Read More...
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hi all. I just aquired a 15 year old juniper and wanted any and all ideas on how to shape it and some pointers on how to. I read about all I can on how Read More...
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Hello, I've recently acquired some pines that may have potential IF I can encourage backbudding along the branches. The pines in question are either Mugo Read More...
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Hi all! I was just wondering if neone had any ideas on how to pluck a juniper best. I have researched online but wanted also to know neonez opinions. I Read More...
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Last night and yesterday we in the west of Australia well down south. Had some beautiful RAIN. I was not able to get out to the benches!!. It was heavy. Read More...
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Hello all, Most of you have heard of the mixture of 1 gallon water, 1 tablespoon dish soap, 1 tablespoon veg. oil, and 2 cap fulls of rubbing alcohol. Read More...
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I potted this earlier this year and had the same tree on here last year still in it's nursery container back then. Now it's decision time, what do I keep Read More...
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Here's a new bench I put together today. it's all cedar, built around a 4"x4" post. Read More...
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Just thought I'd share my new trees. I am a beginner and was wondering if anyone had any opinions or ideas they might want to share. The trees are: Japanese Read More...
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Here's my little baby pine. I collected it right from my back yard and am now fumbling around trying to descide what to do with it. Read More...
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I have a front yard full of these lovely trees. I'm interested in turning a few of the little ones into bonsai, eventually. So I'm currious if any of you Read More...
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So my parents have this this small laceleaf Japanese maple and it has a few seeds growing. I can tell that they are no where near ready to harvest and Read More...
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Hi i was just wondering how many women we have on this forum since the majority seem to be men. I still havent found a female that enjoys bonsai too. I'm Read More...
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Hello, My bald cypress, earlier this week I chopped & carved the top off and potted it down to a bonsai container this past Feb/April. The peeling Read More...
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Apolinario (Poll) is an acomplished artist in many fields from Painting to Sculpture. He ia also a self taught bonsai artist of some years. I introduced Read More...
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G'day Everyone, I was wondering if I could get some advice on a cpl of lilly pilly (acmena smithii) I recently purchased...Im a complete newbie so any Read More...
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Hi All! I'm just starting to learn the art of bonsai. I just bought my first Juniper. He's 15 years old and I was just wondering how to style it and I Read More...
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All different types of Japanese maples(ie autum moon, orange dream, Ao Kanzashi) are my favorite trees for bonsai . My question is what is the most efficient Read More...
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I am experimenting with a different photo arrangement, and am mostly pleased. Here are several pics. Feedback always welcome. Read More...
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I have limited space on my porch and it's already filled with different pre-bonsai that I've bought. I'd like to build a bench (or some structure) that Read More...
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I'm moving back home to Tennessee. I want to take as many of my trees back as I can, but I just have way too many. A lot of my stock is in nursery cans Read More...
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Hey Everyone, I recently purchase a Japanese Maple (Sangu Kaku) at a local garden store. For some reason I am really into the Coral bark and coral laced Read More...
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This is a plant that was given to me last fall. At the time, it was still in a nursery pot, 3 gallon, and was about 3 feet tall. I repotted it in lava Read More...
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I am interested in your preference regarding the two images...one or two or neither...also, I am unsure of the cultivar and would appreciate any i.d. info. Read More...
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I'm moving to NYC and decided to plant my year old seedlings in my parents yard. The trees are dawn redwood, jap. maple, Acer rubrum 'October Glory', and Read More...
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Hi guys, as you can see, the state of health of my bonsai isn't quite what it's supposed to be. First of all - is it still alive and if so, how can i revive Read More...
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Hello all,
Just wanted some thoughts as I'm getting a little concerned.
I have a really nice Korean Hornbeam, good thick 2" trunk about 12" high Read More...
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So yea, I've read most the 187 threads that come up when you search "spider mites" but I can't seem to get rid of these pests. Its been on and Read More...
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I bought an alberta spruce last Tuesday and I'm finally done ''bonsaiing'' it up so let me know what you... Read More...
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I salvaged this tree at the end of last year for $25. It looked like it was on its way out and I planned to jin 90%. Well, I cleaned out some branches Read More...
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Hey, im new to the forums and thought i would say hello and ask for some well needed advice! ive never done any of this before and not realy sure of what Read More...
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whats the biggest tree that you've chopped down and shaped into a bonsai? Read More...
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I have a Fukien Tea, Ficus Benjamina, Dwarf Schefflera, and a few cuttings indoors.
They are near a south facing window, and also have a flourescent light Read More...
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Hi, As a newbie I have bought a few small trees from ebay (I know - not ideal, but I figure if I manage to learn the basics of watering and generally keeping Read More...
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Does anyone here have any advise on how to air layer cork oaks? thanks in advance! jeff Read More...
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Hi everyone, Again, I have a question. I sowed some Japanese maple seeds last December, now I got some seedlings, the germination rate was quite low (7 Read More...
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Junipers like this make my blood rush from my brain to other places. I would like to know more about it. I borrowed the picture from another post. Harr Read More...
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and relatively new to bonsai. I have two dwarf jade bonsai trees for about two years now and they are doing well. I'll go ahead Read More...
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Is it common place for worms to develop underneath rapeseed cakes on trees outdoors. Read More...
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Hello all! I just got a bonsai as a gift and I thought it was a great idea to offer someone.
I always liked bonsais but i never had one. I am really interested Read More...
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I bought this azalea 1980-81. The first picture was taken about 1985. Ironically it is the same pot now. In the interim it was next planted in a big, tall Read More...
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Hello everyone I just moved my Juniperus outside and have a couple concerns. First problem is that over the last couple of days I have noticed that some Read More...
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I'll let PUP take the glory, as he knows more details, but at AABC it was annouced that a perth guy was bringing it in. Finally! Read More...
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Good day to all! On an impromptu visit to my local garden centre today I spied two chinese elm bonsai that had been neglected and were in an incredibly Read More...
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My tap water here in east Tennessee is on the alkaline side. I have been adding a half teaspoon of white vinegar to each gallon of water that I water with Read More...
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Hello Take the normal twiggy plant you get at a gardencenter, how do you turn that into a trunk for a Shohin/Mame sized bonsai? Fusing it? Tie all the Read More...
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I have two junipers about 5-7 years old. One has 7 trunks and other have 6 trunks. I bought them intentionally to create a twisted old juniper effect with Read More...
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Hey there everybody.... I am curious what you all think are some of the best websites out there. It can be for merchandise, education, pictures etc. etc. Read More...
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have searched through various forums and articles but have yet to fnd the answer... shoulder i air-layer a trunk above the lowest branch on the tree, what Read More...
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Hello all... I had the opportunity last week to go BC collecting with a friend. It has been several years since we had been collecting together and we Read More...
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I am moving to New York, and will have no balcony, so I bought a Ficus. I am unsure what to do with it. I think I am going to repot it before I move (moving Read More...
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I have been watering my plants when they ask for it. I check the soil for dampness often! My maple, which has a lush coating of moss on its surface seems Read More...
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The Netherlands has esentially a "National Garage Sale" day - but they call "Queens Day". It's actually the official Queens Birthday Read More...
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Hi,
I'm new to these boards, so thanks in advance for any guidance you can give me. I just bought a plum bonsai (not sure if it's natal plum or chinese Read More...
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In Chicago area. I have a korean hornbeam that's about 3 feet tall, the trunk being about as big around as a dime, maybe a little more. I would like to Read More...
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Hello fellow Bonsai loving people! I have liberated another bonsai from B&Q over here in Dublin, yet another one left dry in its pot.. I have brought Read More...
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I've seen alot of people showing their new bonsai displays and thought i would jump on the bandwagon! This portion of the project is almost complete, i Read More...
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Hi, I am planning on a visit this weekend to Greenwood Bonsai nr Nottingham to purchase some starter tree's from a variety of Maples.
Out of lets say 50 Read More...
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Bonsai is the specialized Japanese art of planting, shaping, and growing trees in a confined and controlled space. Bonsai trees are beautifully styled Read More...
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Anyone using sphagnum moss as substrate? I ran across a series of videos online & I was curious if anyone else had experience as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPVaAXgRoK Read More...
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Hello all, I'm brand-spanking new to the art and hobby of bonsai, having purchased a "mallsai" juniper from the Japanese Garden exhibit at my Read More...
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I'm looking for a little advice, I am trying to introduce Bonsai two two of my son's (8 & 9yrs) to Bonsai & it will be a large part of their science Read More...
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Hey guys,
i bought my bonsai from ikea and it said nothing on it:).So the question is its type.If anyone can help i will be grateful.Thanks Read More...
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Hi all, I posted a couple of months ago about my buxus and thought it was just going through winter bronzing but i'm becoming increasingly worried about Read More...
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I want to shape my juniper I know I need wire. Also, I know that I need either aluminum or copper wire. What I do not know is where to buy it? I have looked Read More...
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Well I woke at 5:30 am sat morning to hope I made it in time. Its a 3 hour drive to Adelaide, and a half 5 start is not fun (oh i didn't go to bed until Read More...
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Does anyone know of a good way other then soaking your tree in water for a day to get rid of woodbugs and ants? Read More...
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This tree was a demo tree in Nov 2006. Eucalyptus nicholii 65cm. Peter Read More...
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My uncle has a ton of land (forest) in Central Wisconsin. Any recommendations for species collection? He works in forestry so I know he knows how to spot Read More...
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So I just read few a through books at the library and I want to move one of the main branches (farther away from the trunk) and I saw a few different techniques Read More...
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Hi everybody :) I'm interested in starting a bonsai, but I don't know how. For starters, what size of pot should I look for? Do I use one pot to start Read More...
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Hello everyone..A couple months back I posted a shohin azalea with incredible nebari. Well, found another one. This time, not bonsai pre stock for $25 Read More...
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I am upto my eyes in commissions at the moment but here are a few pots that came out of the kiln at the weekend Thanks for looking :D Regards to all And Read More...
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This is another issue that I get conflicting information on that I'd love to get opinions on. After a repot, do you immediately fertilize or do you wait Read More...
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I was looking to repot my dawn redwood bonsai and was curious to know if anyone has worked with this species before and knew of a soild recipe that worked Read More...
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I purchased this tree a few years ago on a trip to the Florida Keys. I'm pretty sure I was told it is a Fukien Tea, but having just come back from my local Read More...
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I bought a Juniperus x Media 'Lemon Hill' and it was an old forgotten nursery plant. I did not think it had been there but for 7-10 years, roughly forgotten. Read More...
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I just came across these photos on the net, Does any one have any idea how old the might be ? 20s 30s 40s ? . Any one have more ?
cheers Read More...
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hi! I was wondering if a small igloo would be a good place to keep my trees in dormancy? Our winter here reaches the -25 C quite often... but I think igloos Read More...
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Good day, Did a search for this but found conflicting opinions, not unusual for bonsai discussions :). This cut paste comes in two different containers, Read More...
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One of the founding members of San Diego Bonsai Club, and a celebrated bonsai artist, Mas Takanashi has passed away at the age of 86. He will be missed Read More...
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Here are the materials needed, what to cut, and directions for how to make the table in the pics. First of all the materials... 15 - 8ft 2" x 4" Read More...
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I just dug up a 5 or 6 year old concord grape from my back yard to put in a fence. Potted it into a LARGE pot. During the process, the shaggy, scraggly Read More...
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Hey folks, My wife has seen some Ivy (not sure what kind) at the Bonsai show in Chicago this weekend. She didn't know what kind it was maybe english. But Read More...
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How long do you keep the new trees in their peat cups after the seeds sprout before replanting? Read More...
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After at a few disappointing stops at various home depots, I went to a local nursery today and I finally found a bonsai I liked. The tree is pretty much Read More...
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Before I built this I had done many searches on actual blueprints to building one. Not really a single thing came up other than cinder blocks with boards Read More...
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I bought this elderberry because of the nebari. Thought it had potential. I've never seen one used for bonsai before. Wondering if I'm wasting my time Read More...
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Does anyone have a picture or a link to a picture of one? Thanks. Read More...
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I am a complete newbie to bonsai, and was looking for some general help. I have doen some research and read over the forums here for a few days, and I Read More...
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Okay well yesterday was a great day I bought three new bonsai.
A Japanese maple, a brazilian rain tree and a very very small japanese white pine. I want Read More...
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I have been considering a bonsai for some time now, but haven't put a lot of research into it because I was in no hurry to get one. Yesterday I was at Read More...
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Greetings, fellow Bonsai Enthusiasts :) Just wanted to point you all in the direction of a website that I've found to be very helpful lately, it's at www.myfolia.com. Read More...
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Hello, I suppose everybody here knows how you can create taper by cutting back the tree and taking a new leader. So far for the theoretical side, but I Read More...
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I find myself in a difficult position. Usually, i can look at one of my trees, and just decide which pot to put it in. But now I have a crab apple that Read More...
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I recently recieved my first Trident Maple. It is very long and skinny, with the first branches very high up. The trunk diameter is less than 1/2 inch. Read More...
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A few weeks ago I posted a thread on one of my shimpakus that I had recently restyled. This is my second and last shimpaku that I bought from a club member Read More...
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Hi i need help to find out what kind of juniper this is... Pretty sure you guys will know in seconds! thanks! Mic Read More...
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I just picked up this Japanese Maple today and I wanted to know if I took some of this folliage off by the trunk because it seems so crowded. Should I Read More...
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With so many tools to choose from and each designed for a special job.Has anyone ever seen a bonsai multitool? Like a leatherman style tool...i know Corona Read More...
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Yesterday I repotted my white flowering serrisa. I left it out all day and last night because it was around 50-70 degrees. I just checked it out and all Read More...
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Hello guys i just bought a fukien tea bonsai a few days ago thru an online company and the problem is the leaves are turing brown/black with white spots Read More...
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Here's a short fun clip with Ben Oki https://sashi-no-eda.blogspot.com/2008/05/ben-oki-on-plastic-sai.html Read More...
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I'm writing from the Disneyland Hotel. Because of having a few days conference at Disneyland, I and my family left home for that. This week, in my area, Read More...
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Anyone succeeded in growing japanese maple as bonsai in Montreal or Toronto? or any canadian city with similar conditions... if yes, how do you protect Read More...
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Hi Everyone- I planted these two acer palmatums (one is red and one is green) hoping to train them for bonsai's but I am beginning to wonder if they are Read More...
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Earlier this year i purchased a dozen juvenile green jap maples for a group planting,a couple of the larger trees were put into the ground to grow out Read More...
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Here's a 21 in tall redwood I've been working on today. A little trim. A little wire. Mike Read More...
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LOL..... watch till the end. https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lor668r_hBo&feature=related Read More...
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Hi i have this serrisa that is going down hill slowly since i re-potted it in march.
when i got it i had it for 4months and decided to re-pot it as the Read More...
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Hi Iam new to bonsai and this tree (fagus sylvatica) is my first try to greate a bonsai from start. It is 2-3 years old and I havent done anything jet Read More...
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Hi guys, Please visit website
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my uncle made them all, please have a look how Thai bonsai is similar or different from yours. Cheers Read More...
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Can't recall my last login. Been so long ago. Anyway, hope all has been and is well with all and their trees. My have had a bit of struggle this year. Read More...
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New to the hobby and I am loving it. I recently bought this elm from a nursery in my area. Pruned a bit and repotted. I'm looking for some advice as to Read More...
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Hey there everybody.... Anybody out there have any opinions on the quality of their tools? I am looking to develop a set for my collection of trees and Read More...
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One of my favorite tree's, my seiju elm, has yet to wake up this year . . . it's still green underneath and branches are still flexible but there's minimal Read More...
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So I held back on buying a procumbens nana i came across last week, mainly because the guy in the nursery was a jerk. Well today I decided to go get it. Read More...
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hello all, i am new to this board, but from what i've read so far there is good information in this forum. my question pertains to a japanese white pine Read More...
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Hi all A couple of weeks ago Bonsai Northwest in Melbourne held its Bonsai exhibition. It was one of the best display of bonsai I have seen in my time Read More...
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I just bought this ficus for cheap from the trash pile at the local garden center. It looks to me like he was let go for a while and then brought back Read More...
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Hi i read somewhere that if i defoliate during summer smaller brighter leaves will appear before autumn. Has anyone done this? I have a 3 year old maple Read More...
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I have seen some threads with large photo's pasted directly into the post. How do you do this? Is this allowed? It usually shows a warning before you open Read More...
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Hello, This is my first Mugo Pine (initially styled by Roy Nagatoshi). Since the styling, about 4 weeks ago, it has put out lots of new candles, as seen Read More...
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Hi guys, I have a few japanese maple (cuttings,hoping they will root) and i plan to get a chinese elm but i don't have a balcony or backyard and i wonder Read More...
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I know Serrissas are difficult But it has not stopped me from buying one. They are impressive. Mine is about two months old and still is in decent health. Read More...
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Hello and HELP!
I bought a Fukien tree last weekend from a guy on the side of the road in Baltimore.. (sorry). I have a very sunny window that faces north Read More...
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I've already prune most of it, and re-potted it, but I'm not sure how to finish the job; especially the area in black. Which branches should go? I know Read More...
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I circled the area of question, so how do I prune this area? I'm not sure this will be saved, turns out it has a cedar borer and I'm trying to find out Read More...
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Hi all, Sorry for the long introduction. In order to save your precious time commenting on the obvious alternatives that i am not able to do, I felt Read More...
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Hi guys,
I thought I remembered reading about this when I first got interested in Bonsai, but I searched and found nothing... My problem is that a couple Read More...
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Here is my little Mame/Shohin Shimpaku Juniper. I am not sure if it is Mame or Shohin. It is about 5" tall and 4.5" wide. It seems I find contradicting Read More...
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Does anyone know the typical germination time for red maple seeds using pre-treatment methods? How about blue ice cypress? The red maple were given to Read More...
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hello all ..this is my first post ,ive been wondering for some time now about sequoia for bonsai, any opinions or past experiences that you could share? Read More...
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Hope you had a great birthday, Mike, and hope you got a new tree. Larry Read More...
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ive had this one fro awhile now and tried to shape it up a bit, i brought the apex down abit and thinned the top - the bottom branch suffered some damage Read More...
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i collected two hornbeams from the woods behind a friends house - one didnt make it but the other started budding and is doing well. (it had the better Read More...
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So I've been an avid rose gardener for several years... I tend to like the plants that need a little more work than others for some reason. I've always Read More...
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Enjoy! For those of you who do not live in the upstate ny area. Which Im guessing is most? Here are some photos of the tulips that are located in washington Read More...
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Where are some good places to buy pots? I'm looking for something from the tokoname area and some that are made by American potters also. DallasBonsai Read More...
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I got my Hawaiian Umbrella last September and it had been doing extremely well. I keep it in my office in indirect sunlight. My office has two windows Read More...
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I finally met my match. It was a very humbling experience to be confronted with such splendor. Read More...
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Hi, I have a Fukien Tea Tree that gives me trouble. It is a good size tree, but it had some kind of bug that made the leaves curl up and fall of. I sprayed Read More...
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I have a few Montezuma Cypress seeds to trade. Im looking for Taxodium distichum - Bald Cypress and am looking to trade off. I have about 50 seeds, and Read More...
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Hey how much sealant do you need to use. I recently cut a large lower branch off my elm and sealed it but then it went very green and snot-like. Did i Read More...
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Hi all! Firstly, I'm sorry for my poor English. So I'll try to explain. I need some help with my pine. I think it's Pinus Mugo, isn't it? I've got it about Read More...
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I bought this "bonsai" from Home Depot today for $14 Can anyone ID what the name of the tree is? How does it look health wise? Should I keep Read More...
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Hi guys! I wanna do an air layering on a japanese maple but it seems impossible to find some sphagnum moss here in montreal... can anyone tell me about Read More...
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So who is coming to visit me here in San Antonio for the American Bonsai Society Learning Seminars? Just a "heads up", the cut off date for discounted Read More...
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i recently potted up my bouganvilla, have had about a year and the little pot it was in was just full. havent done much with it in the last year just let Read More...
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I am looking to get an indoor tree. Maybe a ficus, maybe a chinese elm, not quite sure yet. But where can I get a tree that is not in a formal pot, with Read More...
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Hi, I have had my little bonsai tree for about mid feb, it has all of a sudden sprouted the most beautiful wee white flowers! I have no idea what kind Read More...
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Hi, all - Yep, another "What would you do?" post. I aquired this lil' spruce this weekend. ElGringo has educated me in timing with it, so I won't Read More...
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Hello All, I've recently acquired an old Mugo pine from a local nursery. It came in a 1-gallon plastic container, where it was completely root-bound. After Read More...
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Hi, Well it's unfortunate that my very first post on bonsaiTALK is about a dying bonsai! I bought a cotoneaster from a nursery a few weeks back. It wasn't Read More...
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It was mothers day, i was bored so my GF and myself decided to take a trip across a few borders and visit a bonsai nursery we had been told about. Mildura Read More...
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A couple of days ago i put it to KC if he would be so kind as to walk me through refining jbp's on this tree i have basically recieved as a gift after Read More...
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I have been browsing these forums the last couple weeks and have decided to start contributing postwise, so here we go. Ive been doing bonsai on and off Read More...
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here as ever constructed an extension outside a house window. If so, did you order a kit or use recycled materials? Read More...
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I see some posts about power carving and various tools involved. I want to caution all who are using, or plan to use high speed power tools such as the Read More...
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I know there are guidelines about the size of a bonsai pot in proportion to the size of the tree and the trunk diameter. However, in planning to make a Read More...
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Hello, I have these funny mini walnut whip type swirls of soil on lots of my bonsai, I also have seen lots of snails about. A lot of my moss cover seems Read More...
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Hey guys, sorry for being new. I have recently bought two little chinese elms, the smaller one i bought from eBay to see how I liked bonsai - and then Read More...
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Happy Birthday Son William! May the day be extra "Special" and enjoyable!
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I am moving to an apartment in Manhattan. I have no balcony, so I would like to get an indoor tree or two to keep me occupied and interested in the hobby. Read More...
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If you're near MD, I highly recommend Meehan's Miniatures. They are in Rohrersville, Maryland, which is about an hour or so from DC (depends on how fast Read More...
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For some reason, my Fukien teas do not like their roots messed with. But, I want to keep the trees small, so I prune and then put them in a mini-hot house. Read More...
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I was thinking about putting my Crimson Queen up for auction, but there is not reserve and there is no way I'd let this baby go for less then a pre-set Read More...
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"I was attacked by a possum in Texas...Nasty little buggars aren't they?" - Hans Van Meer during Shady Side Bonsai workshop 2008 Hans Van Meer Read More...
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Hi guys I would like to have a go at doing a jin to pine or juniper.Can anyone recommend a tree to have a go.I have never tried this before so a tree that Read More...
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Hello, I have a couple new Mugo's and one of them is budding very well. The candles are starting to get long and, pardon my ignorance, I don't know if Read More...
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i feel like i need to wire these branches down some but am unclear on something if i wire the branches down to a more horizontal level - the needles/candles Read More...
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i just bought 100 chinese elm seeds and i really dont have a clue what im doing. Ive read things that say sit the seed in water for 24 hours and stratify Read More...
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Hi Sydneysiders, Does anyone saw any bonsai sellers in Sat and Sun markets? I would love to see their bonsai during the weekend. I saw two in Parklea Market. Read More...
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I was trimming some of my malpigghias yesterday morning, noticing that there were some aphids....and some lady bug larvae on the tree. Most folks are not Read More...
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Hi guys, I having a problem with a bug on my nerifolia. Apparently is kind of the sucking types because the leaves (the new ones) are distorted. I also Read More...
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Whats your favorite nursery/ garden center in the Chicagoland area? Read More...
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Hi, all - Went to a few nurseries today, and on an old bench tucked behind one of the last buildings was a bunch of neglected, potbound, well, refuse. Read More...
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I have a crape myrtle that has stumped me since I got it as an attractively gnarled plant from the nursery. I've mostly just pruned it back and allowed Read More...
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This tree is my first shohin, its a euronomous from nursery stock aand its ~6-8 yrs old. this is it after 2 years of work and now i plan to work on the Read More...
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When I collected big trees, a lot of them came from my deceased friend Paul Piptone. He made trips to Ca. to buy his trees. I know most nurseries look Read More...
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First the bad news: with my mame "Tsukomo" false cypress, most of the foliage has turned brown. Now the good news: I have been taking digital Read More...
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Ok, after digging the mugo last week, I have some needle drop. Not unexpected. But today I found white scale-like stuff and caterpillars. Time to spray? Read More...
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Just curious what type of grow lights you use for your indoor bonsai because I dont have the deepest pockets right now
Thanks
Mike Read More...
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Are there any bonsai clubs in SE Melbourne, Australia?
I am a budding bonsai grower and have a friend at work who is also a bonsai grower. I would like Read More...
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To all MOTHERS... GRAND MOTHERS.... and MOTHERS to be.... HAPPY MOTHERS DAY May the rest of us ... enjoy these special people!!! Jay Read More...
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Hi When is the best time to cut the tap root on tube stock ?I live in country nsw australia with the nearest bonsai nursery six hours away.There is a forestry Read More...
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I have been away from this site for several years and away from bonsai as well. My husband and I finally own our own home and I came here looking for a Read More...
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I am new to the list & have been keeping trees for about a yr now. I have run into a problem with some of my trees getting White almost powdery looking Read More...
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Is there any problems with keeping Shimpaku Juniper bonsai's in a hot climate like Texas? Thanks , Robert Read More...
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My wife's Uncle died last December and she is executer of the will and estate. The house finally sold in this terrible housing drought and it will close Read More...
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My 8-yr-old son's recently been bitten by the bonsai bug, which is pulling me gratefully back into the hobby, and we started with this Ficus nerifolia: Read More...
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I am new to the list & have been keeping trees for about a yr now. I have run into a problem with some of my trees getting White almost powdery looking Read More...
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I was going to title this "The Correct Way To Make a Bonsai Cascade" but someone else might think their way is better, and start thinking that Read More...
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So...It's spring, I want to try something new. To this point I've grown nothing but deciduous trees and I thought that it might be fun try my hand at juniper. Read More...
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Are they similar in function and comparable? Which one will you go for? What's your experience with them? The Arbortech is easily available in Australia. Read More...
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This ficus has been transformed over the last 2-3 seasons from long and leggy to short and stout. I cut it back hard again 6-8 weeks ago and it is back Read More...
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Hi all! I've been meaning to purchase a bonsai for a while. Recently shopping in Home Depot, I picked up a bonsai -- probably not such a good idea after Read More...
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Can the spines on a Brazilian Raint Tree bonsai be safely pruned back? Thanks............Mike Read More...
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Well I broke down and bought better stock. I got this chinese elm and it looks like it will make an excelent formal upright/broom style. I am not sure Read More...
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So I just got this mugo but I think it may be too small to work with. The folliage is so dense that I can barely see the branches of the tree.
Any ideas? Read More...
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If you live in Massachusetts or wish to purchase bonsai or pre-bonsai online, I urge you to visit New England Bonsai and/or visit their website at www.nebonsai.com. Read More...
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I just purchased 100 chinese elm seeds. This is my first attempt at growing a bonsai from a seed. It says that it comes with germination directions but Read More...
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I am really new to bonsai but I already have a number of them. I really want to collect my own tree from the wild because buying them seems like cheating. Read More...
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I am having a problem with a Japanese Maple I recently purchased from a garden center. I bought my first bonsai less than a year ago, so I have little Read More...
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I am surprised that I haven't seen anything promoting the Bonsai Society of Florida's annual convention coming up:
https://www.bonsai-bsf.com/events/2008/convention/ Read More...
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I bought a 2 year old JBP 'Hayabusa' graft from Brent at EGW's about two seasons ago. I bought it, transplanted it and just let it grow (I have a habit Read More...
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by George Buehler The Yew Dell show was a great success with about 60 trees shown by our members. We now have the 40th Art In The Arbor show coming up. Read More...
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Hi all... Firstly a little intro, I have always loved Bonsai but only recently started getting involved... my situation will likely cause uproar but I Read More...
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I have just come back from a birthday party for a 5 year old at a place called murray falls. Now murray falls is situated in a granite range in far north Read More...
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THE WORLD LEVEL CONVENTION NEXT SEPTEMBER IN ITALY PLEASE VISIT WWW.BCI-IBS2008.IT BCI-IBS CONGRESS 2008: 24-28 SEPTEMBER art and teaching on the top Read More...
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This is my first bonsai its a willow leaf...just wondering what you think
I also wanted to know if there's any way to induce aerial roots. Thanks :) Read More...
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Issue #115.... Did he really do that?? That is soooo incredible! Master Nobuichi Urushibata grafted a whip onto a branch, then when it 'took', he removed Read More...
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When I was in the Dominican Republic 7 years ago I picked up a seed pod from the Beautiful Flamboyan Tree. It laid in a drawer until a few weeks ago and Read More...
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I came home this evening to find every pot on my porch violated. At first I thought... 'damn cats'. But then I noticed the plum seeds I was trying to germinate Read More...
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Hi, The Tree is 73cm (2'5") tall. In training for about 5 Years. In a Bonsai pot for 3 Years. Peter Read More...
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Hi, Is wood dust very dangerous for health? To put on a mask is quite easy to do for health protection. But, how about the wood dust that was generated Read More...
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Hi, What are the differences between a router, a dremel , die grinder and angle grinder? Just different in size and power or total different in application? Read More...
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Hi everyone. Just got a dremel with some bits. Not very effeicient to remove a medium size stump. Can I fit a ninja or samurai carver to a dremel?
Do I Read More...
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For those of you that live somewhere besides the southwest Chili and Barbque are favorite dishes here and you can get in a fist fight over which is the Read More...
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Hi All, I have two Chinese Elm 'mallsai' and both have leaves which are starting to yellow slightly - one more so than the other. I keep them outside and Read More...
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Happy Birthday to you Fella!!!!
May your day be a very "Blessed" one!
Irene Read More...
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I have a Mugo pine I did some jin on about 3 weeks ago. I have a couple of questions on jin-ing. Since I did it, the tree has poured sticky sap, or pine Read More...
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I was thinking about how often you can get your (at least I can) hands on rhodedendrons as urban yamadori, but with nodes and leaf size they don't get Read More...
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Is there any issue with sitting trees on pressure treated lumber (thomsonized or wood composite or the like)? I ask because I was at Home Depot last night, Read More...
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I've read a lot of posts, read what I could about soil (I plan on getting a "kitty litter" soil), about watering and how over watering is about Read More...
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by John Callaway On Wednesday, April 9th, there was a planning meeting for the upcoming ABS/BCI conference in Louisville. We had several members on hand Read More...
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The surface roots and the bark near the ground on my San Jose Juniper are turning yellow and flaking off a little. This doesn't fit the description of Read More...
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I've been careless and can't figure out what this guy is. I was messing around with a lot of different kinds of nursery stock last year and was dumb & Read More...
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Dont have a clue what im going to do with this one. https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y2...89/DSCF1470.jpg
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Hey all, I lost my bookmarks when I reloaded my computer, can you share with me online vendors that are selling higher quality pre-bonsai material? Thanks! Read More...
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I bought this tree from Howard Smith several years ago and I always got nice complements on it. I think Nishiki and Kotobuki are an acquired taste as Mr. Read More...
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So I noticed black spots on the leaves of one of my chinese elms last week, and didn't think much of it. In purusing these forums, I realized that I could Read More...
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Is it too late in the season to put the following nursery stock I recently purchased into the ground? For those of you NOT in the US - spring has begun Read More...
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Has anyone heard much about trying to Bonsai a European Maple?
I always thought the tree's on my road were just Sycamore tree's and never really paid much Read More...
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I was wondering if anyone knew where to find young aarakawa maples? I have seen a few on ebay but they are looking for outrageous prices. I would prefer Read More...
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How do you encourage root growth instead of leaf/branch growth on a new transplant? Should I be concerned that it's putting out new leaves that may or Read More...
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I will be moving form South Louisiana (Zone 9) to the San Diego area. I recently dug up a bald cypress from the swamp down here and it is doing great at Read More...
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I have decided to undertake a bonsai project. What I want to do is amass a large collection of trees with black or very dark red/green foliage.
Here is Read More...
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is this unusual? malus profusion is starting to flower out in autumn, southern hemisphere. anyone else experienced such an occurance? Read More...
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hi peoples, sorry, but don't have a pic. live in sydney, still warm, but winter should be coming around in next month or so. am keeping the soil warm and Read More...
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Help. I have had a Calliandra red powder puff for about two months. Bought it from a Bonsai nursery and put it into a bonsai pot. I now know I should not Read More...
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Okay who we got going to the Festival this Saturday?
It should be a really good time. Bill Tippin is doing a FREE lecture/demo and a class on White Pines. Read More...
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I just bought an Adenium Obesum AKA Desert Rose. I just learned that it actually sprouts flowers in the late spring into early summer. Does anyone know Read More...
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Hello. Being new to Bonsai i have question for you masters of bonsai. I have taken cuttings from a japenese maple, crab apple, pine, and Korean spice bush. Read More...
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C'mon. I know you got 'em!
Let's see what everone is doing with their Jades. I'll post mine, if you post yours.:-[ (Yes, Suze. P. Afra count as well.) Read More...
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After a couple days looking to the sky identifying trees, I found a trident maple tree. My question is when is the best time to pluck these seeds? Is it Read More...
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Hi, everyone - We've had this mugo pine growing in the front bed for about seven years - probably a ten year old plant all told. Wife hates it. Thinking Read More...
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I would really appreciate anyone's help or advice here as I'm pretty new to bonsai and I really love this tree so will do anything to save it. I have had Read More...
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This may be a suggestion, or it may exist, I'm not sure. I'd like to see a bonsai gallery that can be searched by tag. Meaning, if I put in boxwood and Read More...
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i know i know, everyone hates these trees. BUT i think they would look nice as bonsai. anyone tried and what were the results? should i grow from seedling Read More...
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I believe this is an echevarria, but ?
Anyone out there that knows succulents? Height 19 inches. Pot by Michael Hagedorn Mike Read More...
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In late February I started rooting some Ficus cuttings in water. They soon grew roots and I potted them together in one (transparent) pot as I plan to Read More...
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by Randy Davis Due to its length, this will be a two-part article. The second part will appear in the June newsletter - ED Well, it is spring and the trees Read More...
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Here are a couple photos of the Marco workshop. Shimps, Yews, Azalea (or topiary per Marco) were the trees. Then the bring your own tree had JWP, Scots Read More...
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hey peoples what is the best way to send in photos and thread with it. im not sure what section you go to for sending photos in. still trying to work all Read More...
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Hi I have had a Chinese Elm for the past 3 years which has been doing fantastically well. I decided about 5 weeks ago to repot it as it hadnt been done Read More...
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I did a trunk chop on this elm the first part of april. The buds had just begun to swell so I chopped it. Well a month later and it is exploding with growth. Read More...
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I 've been working on this shimpaku since 2002 and I've made the decision that it just isn't doing it for me. The mixture of mostly thin branches with Read More...
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https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/FenderMan89/DSCF1470.jpg https://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y204/FenderMan89/DSCF1471.jpg they're on... Read More...
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i found a maple sprout beneath my maple tree the other day, so i uprooted it and put it into normal potting soil. the little tree stayed alive, and so Read More...
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Ulmus Alata Elm after getting cut back before bud break. Same for the Hawthorn. Read More...
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I just bought a tree in bonsai show. It's labeled as Japanese Elm. After searching the internet for more information, I came to conclusion that it 's not Read More...
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I have a number of threads that I started and posts that I made that I want to delete. Can I do this? If not, why not? >( Read More...
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I was just out going over my trees and doing a little pruning now that i have bonsai tools, and when I got to one of my maples trying to figure out where Read More...
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I bought this boxwood Sunday from one of the folks that comes to my place on the first Sunday for the "Electric Termites" meeting. It originally Read More...
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Hi ive been into bonsai for a year or so and i am forever in awe... it all started with a Serissa Foetida which unfortunately died due to unknown reasons...sad Read More...
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This was my last big JBP to go, I really hated to sell it but it was also my heaviest at 30" tall, it was hard to move. I will never have another Read More...
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The Michigan All-State Show was last weekend at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. There was 127 entered in the show. The Garden displayed Read More...
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Hi all,
My sister gifted me a indoor Ficus Bonsai last June and initially it shed some leaves but stayed with 75% of the leaves until last month. Now all Read More...
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1. Pick him up at the airport in a limo. AKA the Party Bus my friend
2. #2 has been omitted to protect the innocent. Read More...
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I bought a very reasonably priced JPB the other day and promptly set about styling it. There was a rather annoying straight bit in the trunk which just Read More...
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I got a piece of rock called moonstone and created a penjing landscape with some small junipers I had. I was just wondering what people thought, as I've Read More...
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Hello all, I'm intrigued to others opinions of the roots on my Norway maple, crimson king. I've heard these kind of roots described as birds nest roots Read More...
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I was going to title this thread teaching the high plains drifters but I thought some sensitive types might get their feelings hurt. The question is what Read More...
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by Ross Clark Hornbeams (in the genus Carpinus) and hop-hornbeams (in the genus Ostrya) are close relatives of the birches. They are medium-sized trees Read More...
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Hi Bonsai fellowship, Can someone please identify what these guys are? I bought them a couple weeks ago from a local nursery, both were sold to me as Cypress, Read More...
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Well Hubby and I are finally home this evening and I am getting ready for son Hans tomorrow, so I will not be posting trees here this week... Our fast Read More...
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I've read two differing opinions on this in bonsai books. I water in the evenings, mostly because it's convenient for me. I never have time in the morning Read More...
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Found an unwanted Hinoki on sale at the local nursery. Nice trunk and branches, so I took it home. The tree was so pot-bound that the soil, even wet, was Read More...
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Hi everyone, Does anyone have experience collecting Prunus serotina ssp. capuli? One of those guys was growing in my backyard for 3 years. I never planted Read More...
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The British Columbia Bonsai Society is holding it's second annual show June 1, 2008 in Langley, BC, Canada. This show is a joint effort including local Read More...
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I recently came across a new Green Island Ficus bonsai. It's doing quite well as an indoor plant and It's growing quite well. My question regarding wiring: Read More...
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ITCOMMS UK LIMITED BUY LATEST BRAND NEW MOBILES PHONES, APPLE IPODS AND LAPTOP, XBOX PREMIUM, UNLOCKED AT CHEAP PRICE, WITH COMPLETE ACCESSORIES AND 1 Read More...
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OK, so I made a mistake that is having some significant consequences. I have some long-term problems with these small flying gnat-like incest around the Read More...
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YAY! Going to Queensland! Yay! Staying in the Goldcoast! So... Are there any Goldcoast bonsai nursaries I should visit while I'm enjoying the sun (there Read More...
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I bought this tree essentially as a twig . . . it is now one of my favorite tree's. I feel the tree has an "african plain" feel to it . . . even Read More...
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Chamaecyparis / Hinoki cypress are they kepet well indoors with the right amount of sunlight watering ??? or will my tree be better off outside in my cortyard Read More...
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A group of interesting stones.
Hope you will enjoy: )
1 The evolution of Man
https://internetbonsaiclub.org/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=133&action=dlattach;topic=23542.0;id=32970;image Read More...
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Hi, I have three Ficus Benjamina plants that have suffered below zero temperatures in Athens Greece the area where I live.
Temperatures rarely reach that Read More...
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In Morten Albeks book, he says to use spagnum peat moss as a main ingrediant in the soil. He also states that the peat moss in Europe may be different Read More...
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For one reason or another I have been really wanting a crabapple to train into a bonsai. However it soon beacame rather clear that crabapple stock is somewhat Read More...
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Hello All, My wife and I spent yesterday and today at the Potomac Bosai event at the National Arboretum in Washinton, DC. The event was well attended, Read More...
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I acquired a nursery red maple in a 5 gal. pot a few weeks ago. Great trunk and nice low branches, but the poor tree was so pot-bound it was a struggle Read More...
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I was wondering if anyone here has ever placed bulk orders (50 trees is the min.) from large tree plantations? There is a large tree nursery about an hour Read More...
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Watch your trees carefully this month. Temperatures will continue to go up and down and tropicals may need to be moved indoors if temperatures lower. Remember Read More...
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We had a great workshop with Suthin this Saturday. A small crowd but great results. Here is a Ponderosa that I got in Oregon and sold to Claus. I wish Read More...
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I would appreciate the group's suggestions for this Zelkova. I've had it over a year and haven't worked on it 'cause I'm not sure what to do. A very low Read More...
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Mine have small brown dried tips on the leaves. Any clue as to why? Thanks. Read More...
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Does anyone have photos of a hornbeam forest. I recently bought one with seven trees, tallest being about 16-18 inches, and am curious what a good hornbeam Read More...
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So I have been eyeing this nice older chinese elm at a local nursery here in San Diego for weeks and decided to buy it a couple weeks ago. It is about Read More...
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" Bonsai means " tree in a pot". The plant looks like an old tree in the forest and the moss looks like grass. And the deer is only a statue." Read More...
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Hi, just curious - has anyone ever rooted conifer twigs in water alone? Read More...
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I really need to know so I can take care of it properly. The person who gave it to me did not tell (nor does he know) what kind of tree it is. May I please Read More...
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I picked up this larger P. juniper at Kims on my way to the GSBF convention last Oct. 2007. It was in a 5 gallon container and was in a block of stock Read More...
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I'm helping a neighbor weed and clean up her yard, and this Snowball bush is about 15 years old. It has been growing horizontal to the ground, but has Read More...
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So I followed your advice and cut everything off to start again.
I know it was meant as a joke, but heres the results
some severe autumn pruning of pines, Read More...
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Hi, I'm a newbie to bonsai after one was bought as a gift for me. I now have two (both Chinese Elm) and can't stop reading material online and and have Read More...
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For a while I've been thinking of ways that cascades could be grown without wiring. One way I thought was to grow them out of the bottom of a pot somehow, Read More...
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If i wire a tree and have it outside. Wouldnt the copper wire Rust/oxidize and either harm the tree or the bark somehow? Read More...
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Well I have a bonsai, planted in a whale. Its got some work to do on it, some knobs to cut back to live wood and cleaning up. I like the semi cascade deal Read More...
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We have just suffered one of the worst winters ever up here in Canada and it is finally getting hotter out. I am planning to put my Juniperus out side Read More...
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The trident maple is probably one of the most forgiving species in bonsai for a beginner to work with. The look good, heal well, bud well, grow well and Read More...
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I have recently finished digging a fishpond in our back yard. The pond is about 13 metres (15 yards I suppose) long and about 1.5 metres wide. It is knee Read More...
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This is a bald cypress I just received. Trunk chopped and sealed. Bare rooted. Trunk base sawed flat. Potted in grit/muck/soil combo and topped with my Read More...
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Do you think this would be a good project? It is a lemon tree that has been in a pot for at least 3 years. Two years ago the top get very dry and I cut Read More...
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The BC I have grown since it was a mere twig has now produced two little cones....Sniff.
Are they self pollinating, or does there have to be another one Read More...
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Im new to the bonsia world and i just bought a fukien tea about 2 weeks ago and it seems to be dying, i have it in the same pot as it was shiped in and Read More...
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See these guys all over. Usually around plants. They are a fly like thing. Have large eyes seem rather smart in that they know when yer comin' (makes it Read More...
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Here is a fun looking scuz. It is on an Acer Rubrum. it is only on three leaves. The bottom of the leaf is not punctured. It is only on top of the leaves. Read More...
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Anyone want to venture a guess on what this is? Read More...
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I've posted on collecting elm before and gotten some feed back that they will tolerate some pretty rough treatment. I spotted these elms along the same Read More...
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I found this growing along a local railroad track. I took a bad shot of the trunk because it actually has some sharp movement right at the base and the Read More...
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The End is Near ...but at least we will all die with a smile on our face. Read More...
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Hi everyone, I recently acquired an interest in bonsai, so I bought a tree from a mail order service (please suppress groans!). I thought I'd buy an established Read More...
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Hey guys, I appreciate you reading this post. Im a complete newbie at this and I need alot of help, lol. The day I joined this group I was browsing and Read More...
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The premiere book for the Golden State Bonsai Federation is now online. For years the small magazine was available to anyone who wished it for 15.00 a Read More...
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I just found a nice stick I'd like to graft a tree or three onto. Thing is though, is that I have no experience in this and I'd like some help. I'll post Read More...
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I've been doing bonsai for a little over 6 years now. I consider myself just past beginner and treading lightly around novice/intermediate. I collect my Read More...
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When we say that a tree is not self-pollinating, for instance the crabapple, can it be pollinated by one of its clones? A cutting or airlayer taken from Read More...
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I created this tree from nursery stock last year. I'm am very happy with how quickly it has developed. In the fall I plan on creating a uro at the site Read More...
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This is my second bonsai. The first was several years ago and didn't go well. So far we are off to a rough start. I had him inside and was keeping the Read More...
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Hello out there, I'm a real newbie at Bonsai (14 months) and would appreciate some advice on the layout of an antartic beech I acquired last year. Please Read More...
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Anyone ever have experience with white rot? It is apparently a fungus that is common to decaying wood . . . . I think I have seen this pervasively in the Read More...
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Last fall I acquired a lovely shimpaku juniper that has a twisted trunk with shari running all the way up. As the tree enters the growing season, the cambium Read More...
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I know that in japan great masterpiece bonsai are given names. John Naka named his Goshin. Do any of you name your trees? do you only name the great masterpiece Read More...
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I have (4) young trees. (1) dawn redwood purchased on ebay. (1) juniper given as a gift (not sure the exact species, (1) japanese maple collected from Read More...
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Who's going to the Potomac festival in Washington D.C. at the National Arboretum? I will be there bright and early tomorrow, and perhaps Saturday too. Read More...
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Well, the season has started here, but its not going so great for me so far. I have a shohin trident that is apparently half dead as all the top growth Read More...
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Hi all, I do not know if this is a new fashion in garden design that i am not aware of. I am seeing lots of death trees are left as the part of the design Read More...
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After reading some scoop on root cell specialization, I saw some interesting ideas about why certain trees have the flared trunks at the soil line. Some Read More...
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