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October 2008 - Posts
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why dosn't bloom my new bonsai this year ? I will be curious about . Read More...
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I need some help with the future direction and pot . Suggestions appreciated. Read More...
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I received my Ponderosa from Jason at Oregon Bonsai today. So I wanted to share my excitement with you. It exceeded my expactations and was packaged very Read More...
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https://gizmodo.com/5072022/jvcs-sound-garden-concept-is-modular-bonsaid+up-concealed-speaker-system Read More...
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Thanks to a very generous vendor (Frank Mihalic), I got this new Japanese White Pine for free! Shohin JWP and JBP are my favorite style of tree. I decided Read More...
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https://www.gearfuse.com/led-bonsai-tree-makes-you-percieve-in-3d/
:o Look if you dare. Read More...
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This is the better picture that you asked for. I hope it turned out alright this time. Thanks for your help and time! Read More...
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Harry Hirao.... "Mr California Juniper"... the MAN when it comes to collected juniper trees. Harry is up there in age now, he looks very much Read More...
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There are two trees that are top notch, miles beyond all the others, left to award at a major show. Both the same style and equal in character, eye appeal Read More...
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Hello I have a large JWP that is beginning it's winter dormancy. I've been searching for care information on them, but it seems limited to developing young Read More...
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So let me start off by saying that I am still a beginner in bonsai, but do have a green thumb. I keep vivariums as well as many plants, but my Japanese Read More...
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Took these a couple of weeks ago, some black pines and Junipers sitting outside and a low 30's F morning frost/dew. Uh oh, looks like winter is actually Read More...
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In forest, group or raft planting, the rule of thumb is have odd # of trees except 9. I can get good streblus asper raft bonsai materials. QUESTION: Do Read More...
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I have to go out and pull some needles today. I got to wondering...... Why am I pulling these needles and not cutting them? Read More...
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Doing a little history study today. Started with Prince Zhang Hua and ended up 1600 years ahead reading about the Dutch. Well no wonder the Dutch are so Read More...
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This tree continues to provide me much joy, especially at this time of year. I hope you enjoy its color as well. Regards,
Tom Read More...
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I thought I would share a couple of pics of my new black pine. I think black pine are my favorite bonsai species, and I have wanted to add a quality tree Read More...
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Spotted these trees on ebay in Victoria, Australia..... Maybe the weather is driving out some of the bonsai we have not seen! English Elm Link... Read More...
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I have been busy repotting some of my trees minis and som Australian. I suddenly dawned %) on me I had put some Australian tree's into hand made Australian Read More...
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Ive collected about 500+ seeds from an acer plamatum i have in the yard. I was wondering if anyone knows the best way to stratify the seeds. any input Read More...
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This year, the convention is being held in Modesto, California. For those of you who aren't from this part of the world, California is a really LOOOONG Read More...
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Blue Oak Nursery hosted a Pre Bonsai Convention event at his premiere nursery. What a wonderful day. I took along Brett,(grizzleyone) and he bought about Read More...
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I have a Cork Bark Elm 2 inches at the base and it is yet to come into leaf. the problem is that ALL my other elms (including cuttings of this tree) are Read More...
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Seeing stuff like this is what keeps me putting sticks in pots. https://www.jrcg.net/garden.jpg Read More...
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My name is Justin and i am 20 years old. Hello to everyone reading this post. Just recently, at my schools plant sale on October 16 2008, I purchased a Read More...
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Hi guys and gals,
Post lots of good stuff here, those of us who don't get to go (I will be in LA for 3 hours on Friday, no chance for Modesto) can enjoy Read More...
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Somebody knows whats wrong with the Ibc forum??? Kind regards
Peter Read More...
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I will be moving from zone 7 to zone 8, (Dallas, Texas to Houston Texas) and I would like to know whether my Acer Palmatums, and Elms will survive in zone Read More...
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I wonder what percentage of collected (bisogna) yamadori (krummholz) actually live at least three years beyond removal? Are these 'torse' wooded trees Read More...
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Here are a few pots thats came out of the kiln at the weekend. Also a little cluster of mushrooms that I am playing around with at the moment for use as Read More...
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Well it got cold a lot sooner than I expected. It is only October and I sit here looking out my window, already up here in Canada the snow is falling. Read More...
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I have been using Dyna Grow + Pro-Tekt since spring this year, and they have worked great for my plants. I'm thinking about adding either their Liquid Read More...
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Hi! I am new here and in bonsai. This one is among my very first bonsai. It is a Ficus retusa var. crassifolia "green mound". It is, of course, Read More...
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Hi, I am new to bonsai and this is among my very first bonsai. It is a Ficus retusa var. crassifolia "green mound". It is happily growing on Read More...
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I have a desert rose bonsai and am wondering how to possibly graft a branch from one side of the tree to the other....what is the technique for this....and Read More...
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Hi everyone, I just got my first Bonsai, I think Bonsai is really cool so I went to the nursery near my house and bought one for only $50.00! They didn't Read More...
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Does anyone know how to propagate flowering pears by cutting? What's the best way? Softwood cutting spring? Semi-hardwood cutting in the summer? Hardwood Read More...
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got into bonsai about 6 months ago. i was wondering if i needed to bring the trees inside when the temperature drops down in the 30s. I live in Florida Read More...
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This Carob(Ceratonia siliqu) tree is very old. I collected and prune it 7 month ago. As you see the roots and trunk is ready for bonsai. I hope it will Read More...
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I was hoping someone out there could tell me what kind of bonsai's these are. I'm pretty sure the one is a fig but I'm not sure. The Fig was from Home Read More...
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Hey everyone, I was out at Japan Bonsai in Surrey, and this little fellow caught my eye. I've never had a Serissa before, and i was hoping some of you Read More...
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Hello I have had a surinam cherry for about 6 months, and now that winter is coming, I am wondering if there is anything I can do to simulate the outside Read More...
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lthough much leaves was already blown away by the autumn wind, there still are some colors these are left. Many amuse look at this. Read More...
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Somewhere I saw some accent plantings demonstrated using some black "sticky" soil. I don't think it was akadama. Any hints? The accents were Read More...
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Hi folks, I have about 30 bonsai (or tree penjing, depending on how orthodox you want to be), varying in age from 1 year to 10 years. My typical tree is Read More...
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Last week week we in the southern suburbs of Perth Western Australia. Had 5 day's over 30 degree's celsius, plus some rain not much but enough to push Read More...
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Let me just say before I begin; I know there are a few candle pruning threads out there. For those hovering over the back button, bear with me for I hope Read More...
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Hi Guys, I got a chinese mayflower (serissa) in February last year - it was a valentines day gift from my man :)
Anyhow - neither of us knew how to take Read More...
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im new to bonsai and new to the fourm ... ive been reading a ton of posts ... i just baught a bonsai tree 3 weeks ago ... it was at a stines store in town Read More...
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Hi, i got my bonsai 2 months ago. I had it outside and didn't water it too much, as my bonsai book said not to, then it seemed to dry out alot, i then Read More...
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So a friend of a friend of a friend of mine works in this big office building. There's this beautiful columnar crabapple tree about 12 feet tall in the Read More...
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Hello, I just got a Chinese Elm a few months ago. It's a small (5" tall) pre-bonsai tree in a plastic pot. Here's my question.... It still has green Read More...
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How many thousands of magnificent yamadori JBP's were killed before the Japanese got the hang of it and why did they think a tree in a pot would be cool Read More...
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Is there a wrong time to graft a Black Pine? What is the ideal time to graft a Black Pine? Read More...
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Hello everyone! I just registered at this site. I live in the province of New Brunswick Canada. I will be 50 years old this Dec. Bonsia is not my thing, Read More...
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Hi everybody,
During the last couple of weeks, I have been doing some styling and restyling work on some of my trees. One of the just finished ones, is Read More...
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Has anyone grown bald cypress from seed? I go to the University of Toledo and on campus they have bald cypress all over the place. There is one tree in Read More...
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Hi,
I live in Central Florida (Oviedo) and I'm wondering how long a wound from a trunk chop on a bald cypress (taxodium distichum) might take to grow over. Read More...
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Every week is a feast of fun and learning in the garden, but it's always interesting to be able to introduce some new things to Daniel... Eric ordered Read More...
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Here is a link to photos I took at the 2008 Columbus Bonsai Exhibition. Columbus Bonsai 2008 This gallery should have almost every tree that was shown. Read More...
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Hi, I was given a new Bonsai about 3 weeks ago, but I think it's slowly dying. I've never had a Bonsai before. I'm putting a lot of information here because Read More...
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stop drooling.
This is great publicity for Bonsai.
Too bad it was not on the cover of the American or European Newsweek :P John Romano
RI, USA - the shohin Read More...
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I have my eye on this tamarisk,that's growing in an abandoned vacant lot.It's about 5' tall x 7' wide,quite bushy.My concern,is more about being harassed Read More...
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Well, lot's of talk about JBP spring work with our friends Down Under, but so far no queries about JBP fall work up north. The point being, fall work in Read More...
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I bought this yesterday from a new friend who is on this forum. Maybe they will give their ideas as well. The tree is almost 2" at the narrow parts Read More...
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I now have a Itiogawa shimpaku in the collection. Just wondering about water and care? Do Itiogawa juniper require the same care as regular shimpaku? Thanks Read More...
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Hi,
Does anyone know the hardiness zone of the Coast Douglas Fir? Thanks, Steve Read More...
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Hello. I recently got some Crab Apple seeds. The seller already exposed them to the cold for a couple months so I am wondering if I should wait to plant Read More...
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Hey Folks I'm somewhat new to the forums... well I'm in calgary alberta canada and I wanted know if anyone has any juniper (Procumben Nana) in colder climates. Read More...
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Hi guys, some of you would have heard that i got a small dwarf fuchia, but i also got some cuttings from my sisters larger bush. as i type this they are Read More...
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Hi All, Thought I'd post a new tree I just bought from a bonsai nursery operated by my club president. Per her recommendation, I made the trunk chop in Read More...
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There are a lot of "firsts" for me this Holloween season. I get to have trick-or-treaters for the first time in my life... I CAN'T HARDLY WAIT!!! Read More...
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Ok, first I wanna say that the way I did them is not a 100% sucessful technique. So if anyone has a better way to do this by all means let us know. Ben, Read More...
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Hello all. this is one of my yamadori Pinus contorta taht I have for 3 - 4 years. I was wondering if some of you have any idea helping me to do some corretion Read More...
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Some photos I took this afternoon of Autumn/Fall colours/colors Korean Horbeams with Larch in background. Amur Maple Mame Acer Campestre (Field Maple) Read More...
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I'm debating if I should go or not. It's about 4-5 hour drive and I have about $200 I could spend total gas, food included. Would it be worth it, and what Read More...
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I was lucky enough to spend last week with my GD in Disneyland. On top of that Kate and I visited a couple of bonsai nurseries around the area. Of course Read More...
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Hello. I from Russia badly know English language. I have made video of my sisters. Consider, I have revenged it, and so, video very amusing, can place Read More...
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this is one of 5 bougenvellia that were dug out of a deck planter after being out in frost for a few nights. as you can see(kind of blurry), the wood is Read More...
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I've never done a group planting. I thought these ficus that I have had for about 8 years would look great as a group planting. So here it is...I hate Read More...
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I try to change style of bougonvillea . Need more drawing and help with the future direction. Suggestions appreciated. Read More...
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Need more drawing to be a bonsai . Some help with the future direction. Suggestions appreciated. https://www.avrasyabonsai.com/forum/userpix/243_Hibiscus_rosachinensis_1.jp Read More...
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Not sure if this is the right place for this, but here goes... We just put up a greenhouse frame (similar to a hoop house except for being made out of Read More...
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Hi All, I just bought a nice Coast Live Oak (Q. Agrifolia) and it's surface is covered in moss. I've been using an organic granular (1/16 inch or so for Read More...
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You have answered 9 questions correctly and you have one more to win a cool million dollars. You go for it and your praying for a subject that you know Read More...
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Hello all, I am in search of reliable information on chopping the trunk of a new trident maple. The tree was nursery bought and is very young (I wanted Read More...
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The British Shohin Association 4th Annual Exhibition will take place at Willowbog Bonsai in the UK over the weekend of
28th February & 1st March 2009. Read More...
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Hi there Does anyone have experience in using rockwool granulate for Bonsai? Read More...
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I consider myself as a newbie but I have done a lot of research, browsing and investment on bonsai. I built a 30 foot long , 2- level stand and put it Read More...
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if I mixed one part poo with parts bonsai mix would that be good? Read More...
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Well I have been doing research into growing stock, and was having a hard time finding what I was after already in Australia.
I decided to look at the Read More...
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So I posted these in the Gallery already. Incase you didn't see them, here are some of my new pots. extreme crescent, oxide wash and glaze
https://pictures.bonsaitalk.com/data/528/14490Untitled-2-med.jpg Read More...
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I am interested in creating some junipers with spiraling deadwood up the trunk....from nursery stock. I see three general possibilities for how to do this...the Read More...
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Please see attached...I am planning on repotting it within the next several months...to a softer, shallower rectangle...I anticipate a minimum of root Read More...
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Any advice on restyling this tree would also be welcomed.
After formatting the photos I do think keeping the current front of the tree to be the way to Read More...
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If anyone out there could give me a bit of advice on restyling this tree I would greatly appreciate it. Since I've recieved the tree I've always assumed Read More...
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Today I emailed every seed supplier I could possibly find online. Just over 40 emails sent out after the following: Japanese Black, Red, White pine Ponderosa Read More...
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Holy Smokes! https://www.crataegus.com/crataegus%20bonsai.html Read More...
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I remember you saying you are big Joe fan, so I did a little e-painting for ya. Insomnia bites ! Read More...
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here it is as it was in 07, just after i re potted it as i had it in a growth pot to develop roots after digging up. https://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4743/secondbougiejx4.jpg Read More...
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this ficus was left out in the frost for 2 nights, and im afraid it will die. advice? https://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s19/krispee04/DSC00631.jpg https://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s19/krispee04/DSC00632.jpg Read More...
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I bought this Maple for hubby as a 10 year anniversary present. It took us 3 hours at Brussels to decide what he wanted. We couldn't decide between this Read More...
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Hubby and I went to Brussels the other day for our 10 year anniversary and they said we could take a few photos. Not bad from my iPhone camera.:) Enjoy Read More...
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I have finally gotten around to taking some pics of trees in progress. It's fun to compare images taken a few years apart. The first two are of a juniper Read More...
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I have discovered some strange growths on the trunk of my grewia and would like to know what they are and how to proceed. The bark of the trunk seems to Read More...
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I guess Mother Nature likes to show her hand at bonsai sometimes. Even I can style this one with one hand tied behind my back (or maybe not). 10" Read More...
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This is my first winter with deciduous bonsai. Chicago can get unbelievably nasty outside sometimes. I planned on keeping my trees surrounded by mulch Read More...
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So who's going? Ohio Bonsai Exhibition Highlights: Press Release TINY TREES FROM AROUND THE STATE Clubs from all corners of the state to assemble in Central Read More...
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I'm a newbie in bonsai. Started 2 months ago. 2 days ago I got a 7 year old Ficus Retusa around 70 cm in height. Very nice... However, a while ago I noticed Read More...
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Hi there!
I am completly new to this forum, and I have many questions right off the bat.
I have recently ordered a coastal redwood sappling which should Read More...
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Well, I haven't posted in a while so just thought I would post some stuff I have been working on. Here are a couple of my favorites. Spiraea - Has some Read More...
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I have a euch of some kind with long narrow willow like leaves. It's found a tap root and grown through the bottom of the pot I thought it was contained Read More...
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eyh hello 'vrybody here's my first tree worked in my new bonsaï club what do ya think about it ?
https://www.parlonsbonsai.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=9110 Read More...
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I'd like to share a progression of a Juniperus chinensis 'Wintergreen' that I bought in the fall of 2006. In 2006 I chopped the trunk into a "v" Read More...
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When I got into this hobby, I was under the impression that bonsai were small trees in pots and that's what I have. Here lately I keep seeing pictures Read More...
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Im planning ahead for the spring and wanted to get the word out there early so to speak. This is my first year being involved with bonsai and it really Read More...
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You'll be wanting one of these for your birthday: https://www.engadget.com/2008/10/21/plantbot-takes-your-flora-in-search-of-sun-and-fun/ Read More...
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Gday folks! While searching the Interwebs for info pertaining to a specific Bonsai query, I came across a new Australian site, bonsaisolutions.com.au. Read More...
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I probably missed this piece of information in my efforts to stay nuetral in a few posts, but has the information be provided regarding when the Photo Read More...
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Greetings all. Some background: My husband and I are VERY new to bonsai. We bought his first tree about a month ago, a Chinese Privet, and it seems to Read More...
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Does anyone know if any of the appropriate major retailers carry composted pine bark suitable for bonsai soil mix preparations. Thanks! Regards,
Tom Read More...
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First of all I noticed that I've been upgraded to journeymen , how did this come about . And what does it mean? Also I would like some " honest "feedback Read More...
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I thought I would start a thread for this year's fall season...here is a small crabapple...looking forward to seeing the beauty of member's trees this Read More...
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Hello, i've bought a bonsai a few months ago, I think is a Chinese elm, I saw many of the forum and it's fall within the description (he had dentate leaves). Read More...
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On first appearance, being asked to go along for a collecting trip involving bear grass and driftwood, might not seem like it would have much to do about Read More...
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I have released a beta version of OT2 : It is already quite usable (no known bug) but as for any beta version, make a backup of your collection data before Read More...
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Hi. After seeing a few of the latest tree's in progress from our Australian users it got me thinking about the progression from tube to tree. I had gone Read More...
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Here is a shimpaku I have been working on for a couple of years. I need some help with the future direction. Suggestions appreciated. Gib Read More...
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Yes , yes , I know this is an " old " topic already and there has been some discussion about the appropriateness ( sp ? ) of posting pics of Read More...
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Took off today to collect in the MS Delta (near the river) & had some success. Got 3 Loblolly Pines & 1 Ilex (common name unknown at this time. Read More...
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I got this JBP off eBay not even sure if its a serviceable tree but I got it cheap so the poor thing is going to be my guinea pig. I should get it Thursday Read More...
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This is what I ment when I posted " Growing in Ky" !!!!!!!!! What can you do in this time of year in "Kentucky"? Read More...
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I thought it was about time I posted something bonsai related so here is the shohin bench I made this weekend. 50.3 metres of pine wood, 151 screws, 5 Read More...
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Does anyone use cottonseed meal or cakes? Seems like a comparable alternative to rapeseed cakes in terms of NPK numbers. Just wondering if anyone has made Read More...
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thought i would share with you guys my trident forest. I originally put it together some 8 years ago, it started as a five tree group. I bought the trees Read More...
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So I have been experimenting for about 6 months now with taking cuttings and striking them indoors. I do it in a south facing window and keep all cuttings Read More...
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Hi Guys and Gals, Pretty new to Bonsai have been at it for a couple of years. Just wanted some advice on these junipers I am thinking of grabbing. They Read More...
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I have a ficus that's doing well enough that it needs a larger pot or a lot of trimming. Since I want it to fill out a lot more, I'm opting for the larger Read More...
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Hello. I would like to show you my last work of this week; a Fagus. I hope you like it. Regards Gabriel Read More...
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I watered my plants last week with some fish emulsion and found a baby opossum rooting around in one if my larger junipers in the night when one of my Read More...
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I live in North Eastern Pennsylvania and winter is approaching. I have a small Juniper and was wondering what care I need to give him in the winter. I've Read More...
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We our School Show is over and done with for another year, and What a great time had by all Some really nice trees were on show and they are all owned Read More...
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Hello. I've just joined this group and need advice. Two years ago my husband & I bought our first bonsai, a 23 year old Serissa. My husband had it Read More...
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this is the first tree i bought, a leyland cypress. ive had it since the spring, where when i first got it i did a large root chop and took off most foliage. Read More...
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Firstly, thank you very much for your consideration. Read More...
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This tree has been in developement for a little over 3 yrs. Purchased from a mitre 10 store for 15 bucks. It was half its girth but had good taper and Read More...
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I've been wanting to get into bonsai for years and, although I've read about it, envied photos and miniature potted zen gardens, I've never gone through Read More...
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im going to over winter some cuttings from various trees located in my town and some from my property. crabapples, jap maples, jarry louders, that sort Read More...
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Hi group... I've decided to "bonsai" a silver maple i've been growing for a year and a half (from seed) as oppossed to planting it somewhere Read More...
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There is one thing when being associated with collecting trees and seeing others. It is age. Esp. with yamadori material. It is not unusual to here that Read More...
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Hi everyone, for two months now im trying to grow a tree from seeds, so far my first try ended with a small accident so only one seedling emerged (with Read More...
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I recently came across 2 evergreens in the backyard that my mom was going to throw away, looked ratty and were dying. I kept them in the pots they were Read More...
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I took a cutting(kinda) from a verigated ficus that my mom had laying around the house, still outside actually, but soon to come in. The trink is weird, Read More...
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Hi, first time posting a question, and it is about pruning or pinching an Olive. I have 9 Olives, all pushing out a lot of new growth at the moment. I Read More...
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Hi all-- I've read Brent's article on olives found on his evergreengardenworks.com website-- and he says I should be doing my heavy pruning now on my two Read More...
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Hi guys, i'm really panicking at the moment. I've had a luma for about 4 months and these black spots have been developing. The seller didn't mention anything Read More...
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This is my schedule I usually stick to. However books, magazines, and hobbyists have some conflicting ideas. After losing a Trident to a trunk chop last Read More...
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My questions are directly related to cultivating moss for the future displaying on bonsai specimans. I have, over the past year, harvested about 2 square Read More...
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What was your first bonsai and how long did it survive and if it has survived how long as a bonsai.
Just want to see what your first picks were and how Read More...
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G'day everyone! I've just recently joined the forum and hope you guys can take pity on an absolute noob like me. I've only been into bonsai (or even plants Read More...
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I picked up this dying "WalZai" recently and it was in the ugliest basic white glazed round pot. I haven't trimmed it because it is just coming Read More...
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I ran a search before I posted this. Excuse the long detail. I have been pondering for the last two years what to do with my two 7' tall nine year old Read More...
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I saved this picture from the web a while back, it might even belong to one of our members. I thought I would build it some time to work on my trees, add Read More...
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For about months now I have obsessively read on soil and have experimented with just about every type of component to achieve the 3 main objectives of Read More...
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Today has found a new site with videoclips, I of such video did not look yet, I advise, it is pleasant to you, look.https://erotmovie.blogspot.com Read More...
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Good Evening All, I am in Washington DC on business and I am only 8 miles from the National Arboretum. I could spend a couple of hours there from 10-12 Read More...
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To any and all Australian members on this forum, I have been asked to help locate the owners of two established stolen bonsai found in NSW. If any of you Read More...
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Picked up a couple of round pots at the show. They are both the same except one is smaller than the other. also included is the chopmark. Didn't know which Read More...
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I am a brand new bonsai-er and just procured a wonderful little bahama berry that is thriving in my window. My problem currently is that I did not get Read More...
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Has anyone from chicagoland area thought of trying to get permission to collect some landscape trees from the residential Bensenville expansion area? I Read More...
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I have just received some nice stock for a fall class (F. microcarpa 'Tigerbark')...I have never worked with this cultivar and am looking forward to doing Read More...
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Hello everyone, I am a new member here
I visited the chicago botanical gardens about 2 weeks ago and saw some magnificent bonsai trees which sparked my Read More...
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I have a few trees looking for a good home. Please take a look. I have the link in my signature if you are interested. Please email or pm with any questions Read More...
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Can any plant nerds out there share some of their wisdom with me on what you would do with this wild caught olive. About half way up the trunks lean back Read More...
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I just found out that a 50 year old (at least) neighborhood is getting ready for development by apartments and they are trashing all of the landscaping. Read More...
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are there any good bonsai nurseries in the area of LAX and UCLA? Read More...
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Does anyone do any fall repotting as a norm? Landscapers, arborists, nurseries all recommend fall planting for new trees. Why don't we? What about trees Read More...
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I have been hearing a lot of good things about kyodama. Has anyone been able to get any in the states? I can find it all over the web in the UK but so Read More...
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My early success with my first attempt at propagation with Fukien Tea has emboldened me. I have an Oriental Ficus (Ficus Benjamina) and a Ming Aralia (both Read More...
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Might not be asking this correctly, but hope you get the gist If Bonsai originated in the United States, what trees would be the most popular in Bonsai Read More...
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My first attempt at Fukien Tea propagation has met with some early success. After a recent trim of one of my Teas I took the four soft wood cuttings and Read More...
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Hello. Is there a difference between lava rock and cinder? My local bonsai store that used to supply lava rock told me that they have substituted cinder Read More...
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Has anybody experimented with this? I know it works well on conifers. What about other species? Read More...
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Hi guys i realy need help i got this bonsai about 2 years ago and i dont realy know how to take care of it and i dont know exactly how to shape it i want Read More...
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Ive been reading as much as I can about "thread grafting" on google, but havent seemed to find much. Has anyone done it and been successful? Read More...
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This Cotoneaster was dying of rot at the nursery so I got it for cheap cheap. It took FOREVER to comb out the roots! They were so tightly bound that I Read More...
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I found a tortured soul at my local nursery this weekend. This 15 gal Corkscrew Willow (Salix Matsudana 'Tortuosa') was in the "hospital" of Read More...
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I have been growing this Wisteria in my yard for about 8 years. I just dug it up to begin a bonsai experiment. Picture is just after potting and chopping Read More...
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About 2 weeks ago I noticed skeletonized leaves on my elm. Tried to figure out the reason without any success and decided to use malathion. Picked up all Read More...
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Howdy folks. Its not often you get the chance to pick up a tree from a top artist here in Australia, but last week I was offered the chance to pick up Read More...
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No simple way to build up to it; Vaughn Banting has passed away. I know he had many friends in the bonsai community, and wanted to let you know. https://core53.com/PIC/Banting.jp Read More...
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Hello everyone, My name is Mike and I am a student in Boston MA. I have recently had a desire in stepping into the world of Bonsai. My curiosity started Read More...
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Hi, I am new to bonsai, but have an opportunity to dig an evergreen shrub that is no longer wanted. I'm not sure what it is, but my guess is a Juniper Read More...
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The WBFF Contest (used to be JAL Contest) is back. See here: https://artofbonsai.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=2638 I plan to submit this European Read More...
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I'm going to the pumpkin patch today, and was hoping someone could design a template for me. Hoping to make a bonsai jack-o-lantern. Thanks, and good luck Read More...
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Is there anything that would be good to work with this time of year? So far we are having a nice fall i, if a bit dry, but we can handle that . I love Read More...
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I wish I had taken a photo, but this is the second time I transit through this airport and notice these trees, but I don't know what they are. I think Read More...
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by John Callaway Planning for the ABS/BCI 2011 Conference, Bonsai in the Bluegrass continues. We will be having another planning meeting on Thursday, October Read More...
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Just got a new Korean Boxwood from steve at Apex Bonsai. This tree is around 20 years old I would guess. Pic 1 is the front, and pic 2 is the back. The Read More...
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What do you use to remove the bark to create jin on your trees. Do they make a scraping tool. I've seen pictures of people using a tool with a wooden handle Read More...
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I met a friend of my aunts while up at camp this summer. I found out through his son that he practiced bonsai for some time. He approached me with a jovial Read More...
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Hi,
Three years ago, about this time, Frank (OK Bonsai), Shane Carey and I went collecting in the High Country of New Mexico- USFS Colelcting permits in Read More...
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Hello all
Has anybody any infomation or pictures of a Black Locust, False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) as a bonsai??? Any and all help is appreciated Read More...
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after taking a closer look at the leafs i noticed some marks on a few of them and i cut them down. NO sign of bugs whatsoever.. i don t know if the previous Read More...
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https://pictures.bonsaitalk.com/data/500/23797yew3-thumb.JPG ... Read More...
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Got a parsonii from florida, I'm going to assume it's a prostrata because of this excerpt from a bonsai article The most common juniper found in nurseries Read More...
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by Earl Ekman - Show Chairman Fall Show – Oct 3, 4, 5, 2008 Our show will be held at the Crane House and will be set up in front of that building. Read More...
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I need to show you another cork pine in training. Its size: 2 3/4" B: 18" H : 23' W. This one also has very good trunk movement. It looks like Read More...
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i recently bought a fukien tea, and when watering, i noticed some really small bugs on the soil (they are about 1/2 mm long) right now the plant looks Read More...
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I am thinking of switching to a 100% diatomaceous earth by using an oil absorbent from NAPA. I have heard that people use DE an an insecticide. Could the Read More...
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My Friends... It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the bonsai community of the passing of my dear friend and teacher Vaughn Banting who died this Read More...
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hello everyone! ive always been fascinated by bonsai trees and i thought i would see if there was a forum for it and here i am :) ive read alot of posts Read More...
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Been trying to find a tool called a "toriki"? scraper. This is for removing the bark neetly from the tree to promote better roots . Any help Read More...
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Hi, I'm pretty new to bonsai. I have both a Holly and an Olive tree. They both have white spotting on the leaves. The olive is maybe 8 years old and has Read More...
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I am relatively new at the art of Bonsai. I have several pines...spruces and cedars....some are collected and some are bought. My question is....when is Read More...
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I have a trident maple that's been growing in a garden bed for two years. It's been robust and healthy the whole time, but just this week it started losing Read More...
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I bought this tree a few months ago to try and create a twintrunk out of it. I started to work on it last week and came so far as the second picture. My Read More...
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I recently dug this jack pine up, here in ontario i thought it had potential so what i need now is some advice about it some critiqing so to say. i have Read More...
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hi i have bought a fukien tea (indoor) recently.. and i face a little pest problem right now. i started out by watching how much water the tree needed.at Read More...
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Do you know the story of Yukio Murata's 'God of fire Fudo'? It kind of reminds me of the story of king kong. Read More...
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My sister seems to be really into water crystals, but i like to use this product called saturaid, which seems to be an organic mulch that hold water incredibly Read More...
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Hi guys, as some of you may have read on other threads, i have really wanted to do my own group planting. Today i did my first and I couldn't find any Read More...
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Our fukien tea tree has been healthy and leafy for two years, kept in a very funny spot. Now, four out of six branches have had all the leaves turn brown Read More...
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Should i trim the bottom half of the root ball of a ponderosa pine to get horizontal growing roots? Read More...
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Next week I plan to take a cutting off a ficus at a business acquaintance's premises (I have already asked for permission). As I have had best success Read More...
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I have a large maple I'm growing out in a 1/2 wine barrel, because I don't have a place to put it into the ground. I plan on moving it a few times next Read More...
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Here is the link to a tree I thought would be a good start. I may bid on it, but not totally sure yet... Anyone have any opinions on the tree?
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Gday folks! Due to my tropical absence, I totally neglected to mention that the Bonsai Society Of Victoria (BSV) is holding its annual show this weekend Read More...
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It's been found to kill little trees in pots and until futher testing it's been banned, so you better run out and buy all you can get your hands on before Read More...
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Happy Birthday Tom!!!! from me to you:
Start to... Read More...
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I already did tons of searching here and found a few answers, but would aprecciate more ideas, Thanks. Coniferous:
Deciduous: Others: Read More...
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Let's use a trident maple for example. I'm wondering how to make branches from a bud, the very beginning stages. The way I understand it, is you let the Read More...
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Does anyone use this for their trees? I am having a hard time finding crushed lava rock near me and was thinking of switching to this. I am wondering how Read More...
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Hi everyone I collected this Berberis stump from my neighbour's front lawn yesterday. It's about a metre high, and the base is about 20cm across (clothes Read More...
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by Randy Davis It's the first of September and another growing season is beginning to come to an end. Here in the Mid-west, fall can sneak up on you Read More...
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So last weekend I was in SO CA competing in the IDPA state cup and stopped by Fuji's Bonsai Nursery for the first time. Talk about a lot of trees! Some Read More...
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Last month, one of my gold fishes had abdominal distention. It had been growing slowly. At first, I thought it got pregnant, but I doubted that because Read More...
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Does anyone know how to get rid of root mealy bugs once and for all?? I have them in 2 of my pots: a jade and a willow leaf ficus. All of my indoor bonsai Read More...
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Ebay link Pictures not clear? Or price too high? Just curious, because I was tempted. Read More...
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I have come upon two heavily root bound ponderosa pines in 5 gallon pots, filled with solid roots white roots only at the botttom 4cm. Should I cut wedges Read More...
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Hi all. I am new to bonsai (kind of, my Grandmother used to let me kill some of hers when I was a child) I really would love to have a Chinese Elm, or Read More...
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So I have a quick question. I live near a very old fig orchard. These are fruit barring figs with the huge leaves. (not good for bonsai?) My question is Read More...
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Gday folks! If there's one thing I like more than Melbourne in Spring, it must be getting out of Melbourne in Spring, and escaping to warmer climes. 2006 Read More...
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Bonsai society of Victoria's annual show is on again. This weekend @ a NEW venue. Box Hill Town hall. Details here https://bonsaisocietyvictoria.blogspot.com Read More...
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My Friends and Friends of Vaughn Banting.... I want to let all of you know that my dear friend and teacher, Vaughn Banting is seriously ill. I talked with Read More...
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This is a twist of galactic fate, two fine folks having the same date of birth, though Vance has a few trips around the track on ya KC. Happy Birthday Read More...
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I would like to start a monthly care thread. I would like everyone's input and suggestions. I am in zone 5/6 in the United States. October brings shorter Read More...
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I fired the kiln again at the weekend and here are a few of the Shohin Pots that came out. I love making these pots and have so many more ideas in the Read More...
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Gday all, Im traveling down to melbourne end of october for a mates wedding,have a few days to spare and was hopeing to get to a few nursery's. have been Read More...
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I have been growing this shimpaku from a cutting for two years now. I did not think it would survive. But here it is. Oops forgot to say it is a Tanuki.: Read More...
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Forgive the apparent size, I was testing out my close up photography skills. These are two pieces of three that made up one stump. I couldn't get them Read More...
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Hello, I recently repotted my ficus bonsai and in the couple weeks since, a lot of clusters of fuzzy, white spheres have appeared in the soil. Is this Read More...
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by John Callaway Earl Ekman gave a great demonstration on constructing slabs and other planting surfaces using a variety of materials in August. A big Read More...
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I'll be there, barring incident, and will have my loving wife in tow. Who else is planning attendance? I'm afraid I waited too long on the registration Read More...
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I have been looking for JBP seed for awhile now with out much luck. When I saw this semi advanced tree in the local nursery i wanted it, but with a tag Read More...
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So I ask you, how do you maintain the history of your trees? or do you? Do you keep photos, notes, repotting schedules? How about...developmental thoughts Read More...
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so i have had this forrest planting for a while and it has been pretty good to me. it has since taken a turn towards the not so well. some of the leaves Read More...
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People, cavemen and all other animals grow in all parts simultaneously. Trees do not grow like this. Trees produce new cells in a very limited number of Read More...
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Has anyone seen him lately? He was very helpful in a few posts I posted earlier in the year, but haven't seen him since. Wanted to also thank him for the Read More...
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https://web.mac.com/williamnvalavanis/NATIONAL_BONSAI_EXHIBITION/NATIONAL_EXHIBITION.html
' I was wondering if anyone thought they were attending from here, Read More...
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Hi all, Does anyone know if the So-cal shohin society is still going and having there meetings at the LA county arboretum in Arcadia. Their site hasn't Read More...
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Hi all Melbournians, or anyone who can help ;) I will soon be going to a friends farm and collecting a heck of a lot of big old Hathorn that have been Read More...
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Hey, sorry Chris, couldn't help it. :-) Anybody else want one? PM me. Read More...
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I know this isn't on topic, but we all love nature and the beauty of trees, otherwise we wouldn't be in this hobby. Even driftwood that was once a magnificent Read More...
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Well, I think so, at least. Perhaps others will agree in a few years. I collected this yew from a neighbor's yard this weekend. Although I fear setting Read More...
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Hi all,
I have a chance to buy a set of 6-7 antique Japanse bonsai pots. The seller said those pots are at least 30 years old. So far I only saw 3 pots. Read More...
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Does this forum need to switch back to regular smileys? Read More...
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I read somewhere it refined bark of some kind, is it pine bark? If it's not does anyone use it as their organic? Thanks anyone. Read More...
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Just found this guy right next to my driveway. totally meant to be :) I was able to get very little roots out as it was part of a much bigger tree. What Read More...
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Attached pictures are of my ilex verticillata bunjin. The first picture was taken about a year ago. I had been feeling for several years that the trunk Read More...
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We have a few Pre-Bonsai items for sale this fall which includes Washington Hawthorne, Japanese Red Maple, Amur and Trident Maple, as well as Japanese Read More...
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I've heard that lava is a good "sand" componet. With that said I've successfully kept an azalea alive all year in 100% lava (heard of some guys Read More...
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#1 Internet DrugStore 4-12 Free Pills https://the-best-canadian-pharmacy.com/tabs.gif-=CLICK TO... Read More...
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We seem to argue over questions with no definitive answers, maybe it's just human nature to want black and white answers. Here's a few that can't be answered, Read More...
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I have a juniper tree, 2 small apple trees , small maple tree and a boxwood tree should I have them in a shaded area or a mostly sunny area outside? I Read More...
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You can't beat them now if I only knew what I was looking at. I understand shimpaku, parsoni, san jose, procumbens nana. Good start. What are chinese juniper Read More...
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I have these Australian plants growing all over my farm, and in alot of spots they are forced to 'naturally bonsai' because the seeds get lodged in the Read More...
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hi guys, I'm new to the forum and new to bonsai (kinda) i have not really had the chance to style one. i have attached some picture of a tree i got from Read More...
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1st id like to say hi ... im new here and looking for some info .... i found a ficus tree at a local plant shop ... the tree was almost dead ,, well most Read More...
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I have trained my pet spider to "wire" my trees for me. Granted, it takes a lot of web to replace wire, and it is very time consuming. But, as Read More...
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....you know a mix that you use that works fine with this type of tree. THANKS! Does anyone use Red Lava for RJMaple? Read More...
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Zone 6, Pennsylvania. The Short: Looking for a way to heat my greenhouse that I am using as a cold frame, which is completely outside, to keep it around Read More...
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I have a thuja that needs foliage closer to the trunk. Anyone think that an approach graft or a thread graft will work? I know some would say why waste Read More...
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What are my chances of using a layering method to form better roots on a Trident w/ a 4-5 inch base? Read More...
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Were is the best place to put a bonsai garden in your yard? Read More...
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Where is the best location in your yard to start a bonsai garden? Read More...
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i have read on bonsai4me.com an article about willow water. what the author did was place a few willow shoots into a bucket of water in order to leech Read More...
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I want to grow fruit indoors.
I'm thinking the best way to keep these "fruit trees" from recking the roof is to keep them short, maybe 6 feet? Read More...
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I was recently asked this question, in regards to monetary value. I am kind of embarrassed to say my reply was simply "I have no idea". I have Read More...
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Got this one at Walmart for ten bucks. Was in a shallow plastic pot with the normal glued on rocks. Re potted immediately after bringing home. This is Read More...
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I rescued this tree from Home Depot, took off the rocks and lichen glued to the surface and put it in new soil. Still don't know for sure what the heck Read More...
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I have had this Black olive for over a year. Same soil......same pot......same watering regiment.....yet it seems to be trying to die. The leaves are turning Read More...
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I've just bought a bag of "bark mini nuggets" and i was planning on sifting it and using it for my soil mixes but theres a few things i'm not Read More...
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I decided to take a pottery class to learn how to make bonsai and accent pots. Here are some of my first pots; tell me what you think. These are all for Read More...
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I've seen some verrry nice " almost " bonsai growing on the sides of roads that have been cut through hills, making clifts on each side! Is it Read More...
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Hi guys, i think this topic may have been covered some where in bonsaiTALK but i dont know how to locate it so sorry if im repeating some thing else. i Read More...
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hey gang i had the need to let out some stuff this morning so no better way than go a digging. i took 3 english elms from a steep creek bed, had a good Read More...
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I have recently acquired a very small chinsei azalea that has a lot of mame potential. My only problem is that I do not know what to do with this tree Read More...
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I have been reading this forum for a while now and have noticed that the Japanese Black pine has the front seat in terms of discussion. There are a lot Read More...
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HAPPY 60TH LARRY WAY TO GO WISH YOU A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!! Read More...
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Well I have turned the tables on jbp general culture. I understand root development and proper soil conditions and have good needle growth. Now I am reading Read More...
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Anyone have any experience with ficus retusa or ficus from seed in general?
I got 50 seeds imported but i am having a hard time finding any reliable info Read More...
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We at, Bonsai Vault, are delighted to announce that Walter Pall has agreed to be our next guest on Round Table, a chat facility in which a special room Read More...
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Hey guys, I just got this ficus bonsai for my girlfriend, and I just want to know if its okay to keep indoors, or if it should stay outdoors, or what. Read More...
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I purchased a brazillian raintree about 8 months ago and put it in a bonsai pot. It has been outside in partial sun. It started betting a few yellow leaflets. Read More...
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i picked this crepe myrtle up at a nursery in the middle of nowhere in june 2008 for ten dollars. i can't afford to purchase spectacular stock so i'm always Read More...
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Has anyone ever used coquina rock for bonsai slab or pot? I have several pieces that would work for pots and slabs.. That I thought about using one next Read More...
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After working on cars for 30 + years, I still had all my body working tools and paint guns, etc. So a couple of my buddies and I decided to relive the Read More...
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Hey hey everyone, I'm new to the community, bonsai enthusiast for 3+ years. Glad to be here, hope to make some friends and learn something new. I have Read More...
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Here are some pictures of some new growth on my ficus, something is wrong as you can see...i've had spider mite problems in the past so i'm thinking maybe Read More...
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Hi everyone just requesting a little help with identifying this tree. thinks its some type of pine very small needles never seen them this small in ontario. Read More...
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Wow, don't tropical trees just go nuts! Here are a few pics pics I thought you might enjoy from a recent trip to Bali. Who knows, there may be some inspiration Read More...
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Let's say I'm moving from Canada to the U.S. How can I move my trees? Is it legal to have plants while crossing the frontier? Anyone having experience Read More...
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Does anyone have any tips on where to buy a nice shohin stand that will hold 2-3 trees at a good price? Tim Read More...
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This should bring back some memories, turn on the sound. Since it's a link, it didn't take up much band width. So shoot me ! https://thefiftiesandsixties.com/CarsWeDrove.htm Read More...
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I have crab apple seeds soaking in water for the past 24 hours. Now I know that common sense says that these seeds need cold stratification to germinate. Read More...
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Hello everyone, Is there a list of common plants, readily available at nurseries that would make good beginner victims? :) Read More...
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I don't remember how I came upon this, but it's quite funny. Although, I don't think I'd pay about $100 for a smashed up matchbox car.... https://www.crashbonsai.com Read More...
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Good Morning All, New to bonsai. Bought my third tree. A lovely crabapple. Trunk 4" in diameter at base above root, 22"-23" tall. What would Read More...
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The Club (Suncoast Bonsai Society, St. Pete. Fla.) had a outdoor ta-doo last weekend and our meeting ended with a raffle. Good fun...But I won a ficus Read More...
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I hope this doesn't end in people throwing their cutters at each other... I use Turface in my soil. My basic mix is currently equal parts chicken grit, Read More...
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Here's a couple of my natives I've been growing over the years. The Metrosederios being a close neighbouring native which seems to grow over here really Read More...
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This is a great new site I stumbled across called WWW.OFFTOPICS.COM they have forums on everything! there is alot of helpful information on this site on Read More...
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This specimen was obtained last week. Its base is 3 in, 16 in height and 27 in width. Its fisrt branch is too long and low. I may use it as a sacrificed Read More...
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I just got this tree recently. Its base diameter is 3.5 in, 22 in height and 30 in width.
I like the way dead line go along with live line. When I got Read More...
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Hello, I just got a new citrus starter plant and Im looking forward to seeing how it will turn out after a few years of growth....but its got to live that Read More...
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Does anyone have any experience with taking hardwood cuttings from Crabapples? Read More...
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Hello everyone,
My wife brought this tree today. Can someone identify it? Thank you Read More...
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Hello,
A friend is offering me his Juniper! I was wondering if it's a ok time to dig it up.
He lives in Richmond CA (San Francisco Bay area). Thanks,
C Read More...
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I've posted this before but I've CAREFULLY pruned it so the trunk can be seen. It's more upright than it looks in the photo. I would appreciate some help Read More...
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I just got three maples (green Japanese maples I beleive) from a club action. Two in an oval pot and one in a plastic training tray. I want to take these Read More...
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I wanted to see what I had to work with, so I guy wired a few branches to open it up. I know the guy wires are just temporary, but it gives me an opportunity Read More...
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Wondered what's for sale in other countries? Here's what's selling in Italy on eBay: https://shop.ebay.it/items/_W0QQ_fromZR46?_nkw=bonsai+-semi&_nd1=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=bonsai&_osacat= Read More...
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I have about 10 trees I need to overwinter this year. This will be my first time overwintering. I am curious as to what people do for this. I have been Read More...
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This will be the first winter that most of my trees have to go through. I have an Australian Brush Cherry and a Dwarf Jade that will be kept inside for Read More...
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Pinus sylvestris. 5 and a half inches from the soil to the tip of the needles.
First pic is back in 2005, second one is from today. I will probably have Read More...
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How to make them, sealing them, photos of, the ins and outs etc. thanks Read More...
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This is a twin trunk spirea I have been working on, it needs a haircut, and I am planning on a nice pot to put it in next spring. It is about 8-9 inches Read More...
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