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November 2008 - Posts
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Does a Bonsai need direct sunlight? It sits on my desk, underneath a skylight so there is plenty of light but no direct sunlight... Is this ok? Read More...
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I need help selecting something to keep all of my tools in. I have been looking at tool boxes and bags but I cant quite decide what I want. I would like Read More...
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I want to take a cutting from my childhood tree before the house sells. It is a massive weeping willow. Im near cleveland ohio and it has been 40-30 F Read More...
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I have an opportunity to take a cutting from an old vine. Im in ohio and the temps have been around 45-30 F during the days and frost at night. The ground Read More...
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Hey all, Ever since "The Bonsai Enthusiast" and "Bonsai Today Online Journal" vanished into the ether, I've been disappointed that Read More...
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Has anyone had any experience and success with taking cuttings from a T.E? I have tried twice with no luck. Used rooting hormone, tented plastic bag, med Read More...
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Hello everyone, I am new to bonsai but have been growing a little sequoia for a couple years now and I have recently moved to LA sharing an apartment with Read More...
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I might be spending several months in Italy learning about wine. I will be staying in Florence and was wondering if anyone knew of any bonsai schools in Read More...
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This Berberis was started from a bare stump last spring. It's about 16cm/6inch tall, and this is how it looks after one growing season. I don't know if Read More...
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The three pictures are the bonsai when new (pic on dresser), the bonsai now (on edge of tub) and a close-up of some of the leaves. OK. So what does that Read More...
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I bought this ap. from Brent last year, I am beginning to cut it back and want to post pictures of the tree as it is now befor I cut anything else off. Read More...
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Mallsai Trouble - Fukien Tea & Blue Moss Hello there, new to the forums as well to the world of Bonsais. Recently came back to the currently cold & Read More...
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I am puzzled by my bonsai zelkova serrata and undecided as to what I should do. I would attach a picture of it but the file is too large. I can e-mail Read More...
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Howdy Y'all! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I recently got a Ficus benjamina 'Too Little'. I'm wanting to cut it basically to half the size it Read More...
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If you can't beat them with beauty, beat them with your manhood. Read More...
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Purchased this @ wholesale bonsai nursery a few years ago at a very reasonable price, but it was not tagged w/ its variety name, etc. Does anyone recognize Read More...
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I just bought this red pine. A little filling in and scar healing....I think I am really going to like it!
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Peter Warren has announced on his website, that the book about his Master's work is out. Kunio Kobayashi is a highly respected Japanese Master... and just Read More...
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"first branch, second branch...third branch.....coco crunch!!!" -my naughty daughter Patrice, while teaching her the basics one sunday morning Read More...
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I have the guy tool thing esp. tools for miniature work like building doll houses...just kidding. Cavemen don't do doll houses. So anyway I am looking Read More...
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Hi, I am new to bonsai, so need to ask many simple questions. Sorry if they seem very obvious to you guys out there. I want to grow a tree i bought from Read More...
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Hello all,
I've recently been interested in growing bonsai trees. I've never had any experience growing them before or (growing anything of that sort really) Read More...
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Hi all...nice to be back from a long but very excited trip...i was hoping to dig some good potensai materials but laws are very strict there, never got Read More...
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hi I've got a young eastern hemlock about 3-4yrs old and I believe it has hemlock wooly adelgid. Is their any way to get rid of it? Such as home reMedies? Read More...
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I acquired a trident maple which is about half an inch diameter at the base of the trunk. The original apex has been chopped which is fine cause its close Read More...
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I had the pleasure of watching Kathy Shaner do a demo at the National exhibition. I really enjoyed it, and would love to attend a workshop/class/whatever Read More...
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I'm a beginner. With falled attempts in the past, i am trying 1 last time. i just purchased a chinese elm ( corky bark ) but i think i may have made a Read More...
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Hello bonsaitalk community, I am a bonsai newbie and have a few questions about my ailing ficus (?), at least I think its a ficus. The plant has been neglected Read More...
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I was very fortunate to find this extremely rare " Dandylionuos erectous weedemus" I think with a little wiring and leaf reduction, this should Read More...
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Just think if you would have started bonsai when you were 10 years old, you would have some great bonsai now. Hope you both had a great day. Harry Read More...
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I hope everyone has a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. It's tradition in the US to eat turkey on Thanksgiving day. A bit of useless trivia for other than Read More...
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November 26th, 2008 Hi everybody, because of my back problems, I have not been really able to do the major styling that I had planed for some of my bigger Read More...
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Well I guess it was inevitable. You play with fire, you will get burnt with fire right? Well not so fast. I have been sucker punched by a 'bonsai bully'. Read More...
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I have this trident maple in the ground. Originally I thought I'd be able to keep up with the growth and shape it as it grew. But I underestimated it's Read More...
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I've been working with ficus for over 7 years and have run into every kind of problem and learned from. I cannot, however, figure out why every year I Read More...
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When you are working with your trees, what condition is your mind? Do you use your conscious mind, a one track mind that can be past tense and deliberate? Read More...
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I think I picked up a bargain today. I found a chinese elm (left picture ) and a nyssa (right picture). They were going for a song at a local wholesale Read More...
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Well, this is one of my more embarrassing trees for a lot of reasons, but at least it's still alive, and I think that makes it my longest-running project. Read More...
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I realize many people collect in many locations (high and low) with varying degrees of success, but it seems as if collecting in the mountains has some Read More...
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GSBF was great, i would like to attend a few more of the major one's each year. Please suggest a few for a newbie. Read More...
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Okay I went to the dentist came back needing a root canal. Took a couple of pain pill's. My wife started saying how she cant believe all of the tree's Read More...
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I've seen it in a good grade at O.S.H. although it came in tiny bags and was pretty pricey. Any good places to find it? Thank you, Read More...
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I got some new diggings about a month ago. 4 large Pemphis Acidula (Bantigue)and a bunch of Diospyros (or Kamagong / Iron wood). The Bantigues are doing Read More...
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Hi, I have a 5 year old Jade tree that looks beatutiful, but for the past few months it has been losing leaves and now starting to lose branches. Today Read More...
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(Quoted from BarbaraM's signature, thank you BTW) "What I like about bonsai is that it has a beginning but no end. A bud today becomes a branch tomorrow. Read More...
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hello, i am wondering how old is this Japanese maple? It really looks nice to me.
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I have a friend who used to sell koi. Every year when he returned fron Japan with a big load of koi to sell, he would invite his best customers to a pre Read More...
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Harry,
I know you don't prefer maples but I thought you'd appreciate the accent. This is a Reiner Goebel picture. Read More...
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Seedlings Are Here! Ever the optimist, I ordered a nice selection of JBP, JRP, trident maple, and japanese maple seedlings from Matt Ouwinga. He shipped Read More...
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I ordered some Trident and Japanese Maple seeds. Can anyone give me advice on getting them to germinate? Is it ok to use peat pellets? I basically plan Read More...
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I found this Dawn Redwood at a local nursery. It was in the "ugly plant" section and marked down to 1/3 the original price. It was 12' tall before Read More...
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Well I have had this ficus for about 5 months. It is pretty low maintenance and surprisingly very tough and hardy. Recently though as I was looking through Read More...
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I repotted two of my Japanese Maples today. I'm new to maples and am hoping it was OK to do so now. They both have many red buds that seem to be "swollen" Read More...
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Heres a nice sago i got when i bought a guys collection of 50 small sago out of his front yard. This thing was half buried in the dirt. I spent a few hour Read More...
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This won't seem to exciting to you left coasters because of all the opportunities you folks have to attend workshops, but for us here in the fly over states, Read More...
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I have come to a bit of a hard decision to make with this JWP. The apex, I believe does not follow the rythm and flow of the trunk. I think that it should Read More...
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I always fancy myself as someone who would like to develop interesting/out-of-the-ordinary deciduous trees. So far in my fledgling bonsai development, Read More...
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Three cheers for Boon taking the time to post some wonderful trees here to marvel at. I could not be more pleased to see this take place here at bonsaiTALK. Read More...
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What are these insects that are starting to infect under the leaves of my serissa? https://i35.tinypic.com/2qwo8b7.jpg They don't look like aphids or scale Read More...
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Hello I decided to post some pics of a shrub I collected in June this year. You can see the camera case in the first pic for scale. As far as I know, they're Read More...
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I have some more photos I'd like to add to the Kew Gardens special events gallery, but for the life of me I can't remember or figure out how we upload Read More...
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Ok it's that time of year again. Maybe this is a dumb question, but is it worth it to look through the billions of little live Christmas trees? Here in Read More...
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Simple, alternate, 1 Â 2 in. long, _ - 1 in. wide, elliptic to ovate, acute or obtuse at apex, rounded or cuneate to https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a2466763.htm Read More...
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I hope you can help with my bonsais. I have a Ficus Rettusa which is 46 years old. I am quite worried about it as it seems to be slowly getting sicker. Read More...
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My student bought this tree this year. we pruned it in June. in summer and fall, we let it grow and feed it well. Now the old leaves start to change color. Read More...
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It is not a typical tree that we see as a bonsai in this country. The reason is that it has big leaves. In summer it looks out of scale. This is the tree Read More...
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Hi, This tree was shown at Yamato Bonsai Club show in Hayward in October 2004. After the show in 2004, the owner has worked with me. We plan to show this Read More...
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Ochnaceae https://new.dalatrose.com/imageUpload/maihoang84/11192008/200811191034281817230656.jpg Read More...
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https://new.dalatrose.com/imageUpload/maihoang84/11212008/2008112194881924681634.jpg Read More...
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Ok, so I probably bought the house because the price was outrageous, it's beautiful, and it's in a very nice part of town. But it doesn't hurt that there Read More...
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It is now consistently 15 to 25 degrees F in my neck of the woods, and quite windy lately. I have moved my outdoor collection (about 10 trees) to a detatched Read More...
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recently bought a sale tree in local marks @spencers store,
great shape, good condition etc, however leaves have started to fall so obviously deciduos? Read More...
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Return to: Index by Botanical Name or Index by Common Name https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a160967.html Read More...
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Does anyone know where to find pix of mexican heather as bonsai? I have a yard service and a client gave me one to work with. I would love ANY help in Read More...
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Hi there, I picked up this Pomegranate the other day. I've never worked on one before and would appreciate any styling advice. Thanks,
Adam Read More...
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Hi Folks I have a large camellia that I removed from a neighbour's garden three years ago. I am of two minds which of two possible ways to start to shape Read More...
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Again digging around in the bonsai patch and pulled this one out. It's an Acer Campestre. You couldn't make it grow like this if you tried. This is completely Read More...
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Hi, I dug this tree up in my community garden. I stuck it in my growing bed last spring, and this fall it's got to be at least 3x as thick as it was then. Read More...
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Tamarix is a genus of over 50 species of deciduous shrubs and small trees from coastal sites and dry or marshy, often https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a158858.htm Read More...
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Hello everyone!
Before posting new thread, I've tried to find answers to my question but..... I'm really ??? confused, so please help me!
I have bought Read More...
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Hi Folks How does one post a thumbnail image to a forum? The Wiki How to on this topic hasn't been written yet. Fred B. Read More...
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I have had this TX Ebony now for about 9 years and have taken him from a bush to my odd creation! It has ben slowly introduced to our TX mild winters and Read More...
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In keeping with Philosophy Week here at BT, I thought it would be nice for a "tard" (right-brained person) to help out the "gifties" Read More...
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Hi .. I am new here. I would like to thank the opportunity to post in this forum. We are very happy here in our country by the presence of this illustrious Read More...
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I was just wondering if anyone on this forum has any ash trees as bonsai?
I have seen a few examples here in Adelaide, Australia. I have a few collected Read More...
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I got this JBP whip as a bonus from one of our members here. When they shipped my trees they added some freebies. Good People!!! Which is strange coming Read More...
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I was digging round in my bonsai patch and decided to pot some stuff up. Firstly a group of Rowan: https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/3016296695_ea240a4441.jpg?v=0 Read More...
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The All-South American convention, FELAB 2008 took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 6 to 9, 2008. I had the honor to be invited and could Read More...
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Hello everyone. This is my first post here. I just wanted to give a quick heads up for a new book titled "Ponderosa Pines as Bonsai" by Larry Read More...
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Metasequoia is a genus of one species of deciduous, monoecious, coniferous The Dawn Redwood has 2 ranked, flattened https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a128278.htm Read More...
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I have a Hinoki Cypress that was allowed (by a prior owner) to grow out too much without maintenance. The branching was over extended and the foilage pads Read More...
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www.BeneGoods.com , are specialized in exporting various world brand shoes, such as Air Jordan Fusions,Air Jordan XXIII, air max, shox, AF1s,Dunks shoes,Prada,Puma,LV Read More...
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I just think it has been too cold too soon for my tree. The only option I think I have is the garage. I want to put my tree in there with a grow light Read More...
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Hello, I've been researching sellers out there who could supply me with seedlings. This topic has been touched on in previous posts in another forum (cf. Read More...
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on my way home i saw this funny looking papaya tree...:o Read More...
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This is my first post but i though i would introduce myself by showing some trees i dug up a few weeks ago. let me know what you think.
-Tim Read More...
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Hey, Everyone I was hoping you could help me find some large artificial bonsais. I have seen them on a TV program Modern Mavels or HGTV a while ago but Read More...
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During the past couple of years I have been out and about in nature a lot, a lot more than in previous years. There is one particular photo that I keep Read More...
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This is the first time I am posting something like this, but this is very serious, so I need some advice from those with direct experience with Sequoia Read More...
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Chinese elm is fast growing, deciduous or evergreen depending on its location, forms a graceful upright rounded canopy https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83166.htm Read More...
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Hey All,
I'd love to see some discussion about this. I've read all over books and internet and heard all kinds of teachers say that the goal is to create Read More...
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If you could only have two books about bonsai which ones would they be? Inquiring minds want to know. Cheers, Steve Read More...
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I'm building a new growing bed so that come spring I can dig up a number of the trees that keep popping up all over my yard and grow them properly into Read More...
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This was sent to me by a friend in Texas, enjoy. https://www.crashbonsai.com/aboutus.html Cheers,
Juan Pedro Read More...
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3 weeks post chop and things are looking well! Now that I haven't killed the tree, I have no idea about styling, other than a pretty simple informal upright. Read More...
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I have a nice jade stone I would like to turn into suiseki. Is there anywhere I could send it to have it cut and put on a piece of wood/frame? I don't Read More...
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Hi every body,
A few weeks ago, when I was in the UK to do a other "BURRS" weekend, I stayed as a guest in the warm home of my dear friends Charlot Read More...
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Sweetgum grows naturally in a narrow pyramid. It has glossy, star-shaped leaves which turn bright red, purple, yellow https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83165.htm Read More...
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Couple questions How has your experience been with collected yard junipers? And in general do they make good bonsai material? Any in particular that dont Read More...
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Hi everybody,
I would like to link you to Bonsai Mike Blogspot!! He posted some stunning photo's from THE SAKKA TEN 2008 in Brixen (Italy) and some amazing Read More...
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OKBonsai (Frank) and I are going to make a short 200 mile drive to Howard and Sylvia Smith's house for JBP workshop. The Smith's are Boon students so we Read More...
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1.This Gobi stone frog is most attractive for two features, one is its wide open eyes and the other is its muscular leg. The vividness they brought Read More...
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Ok... this might sound all trivial, or maybe you have not given it much thought... but I am curious... so I beg your indulgence, and hope you might share Read More...
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ok well I'm now in college and so my situation has changed...up until recently i had my bonsais outside on my porch and they were doing fine...now that Read More...
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Here is a work in progress. An elm I have been developing for a few years now. I trunk chopped it about 3 or 4 years ago and this is what I have so far. Read More...
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Fall color on some little ones Zelcova, Hornbeam, Hornbeam and Hackberry. Read More...
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NOT a FORUM WAR! I really enjoyed a lot of the quality knowledge on Internet Bonsai Club, and they've been down for quite a while. That's actually why Read More...
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Quick question: How low (temp wise) should it get before i start worrying about my pots busting? Ive never really worried about it but this year is different Read More...
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: Evergreen shrub, dwarf, rounded of medium texture. Reaches a height of five feet in landscape. Native habitat is https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83164.htm Read More...
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Hello to all. I've been pretty much out of bonsai for the past 18 months or so... coming back into it now and assessing the (poor) state of some of my Read More...
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Hey all, I found a 5gal bougainvillea with a cool looking 2in trunk at HD the other day for 15bucks. I snagged it, and I'm planning some major work on Read More...
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I have had a bonsai for a few months now and I have been doing some research but can not tell if it is a Juniper or not. It looks almost like a Christmas Read More...
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Here are some pictures taken this morning for KK and posted over on BN, as you can see the tree is growing well, it will require a repot this winter, because Read More...
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Hi Folks I would like some suggestions of where to source the best value 270mm Concave Branch Cutter. I have heard that Bonsai Environment (www.bonsainet.com.au) Read More...
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Wintering opinions, as with most bonsai opinions, vary greatly. Even at my local club, opinions vary greatly. Today we received our first snow, and the Read More...
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Has anyone ever worked with mexican heather, also known as elfen herb? I have been given a very nice one and might try it out!! Read More...
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I've just recently transplanted my Cascade Ficus Nerifolia into this clay pot. This white salt substance has built up on the outside top of the pot. I'm Read More...
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Choosing a Bonsai Table The ability to create art from plants is a very complicated craft. It takes many years of education and constant practice to develop Read More...
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Shrub with fragrant white flowers, glossy, dark green leaves. Tip or midsection cuttings with wood 6 - 8 weeks old, 4 - https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83163.htm Read More...
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My friend has a message he ask me to post. :D Harry Read More...
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I have never met him, but I miss seeing him around here. He has such beautiful trees! And his explainations and how to's are wonderful! Anyway I've been Read More...
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After doing some research I have compiled a list of local species that I can expect to find growing on my families land. Besides the species in bold, has Read More...
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Hi. I'm new to the forum and I have a question about a ficus.
I've been reading through the forum, which is great by the way, and I couldn't find anything Read More...
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I'm in Zone 6. And most everything is now full dormant. My schedule cleared up and suddenly I have some time that I could spend digging trees. Any reason Read More...
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A neighbor tore out (with a tractor) four old yew that were used a landscape shrubs. Probably 40 years old and very large trunks. 10 to 18 inches, good Read More...
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i purchased a hokkaido elm near the end of this past summer and it seemed to do alright for awhile. (climate notes: purchased in Reno, NV zone 6 el 4500, Read More...
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Nice cool beautiful blue day for stomping in the woods. Seems easy enough but no. We have Nascar fans driving aound as if no budies life depended on it. Read More...
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This guy was purchased when i was very new to bonsai, most of the branches were dead. I carved it a bit then and tried to figure out what to do about the Read More...
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:-/ I saw this artical about glow in the dark orchids. Now these flowers where changed on a molecular level. Mine would just be changed from chemical absorbtion. Read More...
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I've had this hemlock for about 4-5 years. It was finally potted intoa training pot this last spring. I'd like some general advice in working with this Read More...
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This dwarf schefflera is an evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy, palmate leaves densley coveirng flexible, green https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83162.htm Read More...
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...Well at least thats what it says on the front of the T-shirt. Holding the new stone I bought at the convention. Daiza soon. I took a more close up shot Read More...
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I was in a forum recently and while putting my foot in my mouth as I often do, I answered a question from person from Bulgaria. That was when something Read More...
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What's the best way to shape a chop of the trunk or a large branch on a broadleafed tree? A concave hollow, a flat cut or a convex surface mimicing the Read More...
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hello So I had wanted to try a bonsai for a while so when at the garden centre I spot some, I just couldn't resist. It's 2 years old, about as tall as Read More...
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Does anybody know where I can purchase ectomycorrhizae for jbp so I can inoculate them? Read More...
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Hello Guys and Gals, Anybody growing the interesting species Hamamelis, American or Oriental? Just picked up a neat one and cannot find much ado on the Read More...
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Confederate jasmine or Star jasmine is an evergreen vine or groundcover, irregular, climing of medium texture. Growth https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83161.htm Read More...
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Hi, I'm a newbie to bonsai in L.A. and I accidentally got an "outdoor" Chinese Elm. I live in an apartment in West Hollywood. Is there a way Read More...
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I have wanted to get my hands on this Trident for a few years. It took the owner to get a divorce for me to get it but I have gladly adopted it. The poor Read More...
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Ligustrum, or Privet are found in many species and cultivars with a diversity of leaf colors, leaf forms and growth https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83160.htm Read More...
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Wax stone got its name from its wax-like quality. Although not as hard as Fengli stone or Gobi stone in rigidity, it is still welcomed by many collectors Read More...
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Hi,
Since I have quite a bit of bonsai and plants in my garden so far, I'd like to learn more about plant diseases. I believe we need to know it so that Read More...
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To water my indoor trees throughout the winter, I have a kitty litter tray, filled with water.
I am using the dunk-n-soak method of watering, as I cannot Read More...
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https://www.cinemablend.com/new.php?id=10831 I wonder if there will be bonsai in this movie. Read More...
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https://i23.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/db/50/db9c_1.JPG As you can see by my post's, I am new here. So hello to everyone.
I have been reading about the forums Read More...
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I have an opportunity to get 10 young trees, approximately 1.5 feet tall (45.7 cm) tall and probably the width of a pencil. I dont think any of these varieties Read More...
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Here is a Ficus Nerifolia that i just recently purchased. As you can see all the branches come out of the same spot on the tree. I don't really like that Read More...
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I've been shopping around for grow lights and i'm not sure what i should get.
I'm stuck between HID (i'm thinkin metal halide) and HO T5's. I have a couple Read More...
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hi, Its my first post here at this forum. :) ive bought a prunus subhirtilha autumnalis the other day, i wonder if anyone could give me some tips on what Read More...
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Haven't been having a great start to bonsai with this chinese elm, firstly aphids, snails, and now I think it might be infected with black spot. Here are Read More...
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Pittosporum are evergreen shrubs or small trees. They have thick, glossy, dark gree, leathery leaves. Flowers are https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83159.htm Read More...
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Often as read through the forum, I find myself immersed in an adventure all my own. With all the links to old threads it can be quite fantastic. I realized Read More...
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I've tried on a number of occasions to start an air layer and have never had any luck. Does anyone have a fool proof method. Read More...
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About two weeks ago I purchased a Myrtle Orange 'chinotto' and have been keeping it under my indoor setup which consists of 4 20w fluorescent bulbs (2 Read More...
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I found this link from a blog. I thought it was hilarious! Crash Bonsai Enjoy!
-Jason My Blog Read More...
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I would have to build a misting system over the top of here in Oklahoma.The average humidity in Puerto Rico is 80%. I have a good friend from Puerto Rico Read More...
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Hi, I am trying to increase the interest in Saikei globaly. I would be very interested to hear from anyone that has an interest in this art form and would Read More...
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I have a simple bonsai display space at my work and I set up this display to honor our vets on Veterans day. I took a photograph than decided I had to Read More...
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Hello Everyone. I would appreciate any suggestions you have on this tree. I have only had a very brief introduction in a horticulture class, and have been Read More...
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I bought this Acer in the spring, and I really liked the nebari and how shallow the root system was. The top of the tree is horrendous, and it has an awkward Read More...
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What do you all think...oval or rectangle? I am thinking unglazed. Thanks for your input in advance. Regards,
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Valued in the garden for its large flowers produced in summer. Valued as a bonsai for its upright habit, open and loose https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a83158.htm Read More...
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Just wondering about the soap spray everyone talks about (the 'Carls soap spray') I sprayed it on last night and just left it there. Am I supposed to brush Read More...
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Hi I recently purchased a Japanese Maple from a market stall. I wanted some suggestions on how to shape it and whether i can cut down the branches quite Read More...
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The year is quickly coming to an end. As George informed me, this will be the last newsletter for the year. It's been a wonderful year for the Greater Read More...
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Last week when I was in chat we got talking propagation. I told Asus what I was doing. It was something different. So he asked if I would document it. Read More...
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I think this may just be the 100,000 post in the general section! Read More...
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I was very concerned in May about this olive. https://forum.bonsaitalk.com/f14/what-you-central-valley-ca-folks-doing-about-weather-29060.html I did as Read More...
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I'm very happy to share that the JBP shohin that's been in ICU for the past year is looking good and should be back in shape by fall of 2009. This tree, Read More...
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I am really interested in trying to do the root over rock style. What tree would you recommend attempting this with? I have been told the Chinese Elm which Read More...
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I love procumbens nana. Versatile and forgiving. I've been working on this one for about 1.5 years after acquiring it in a swap with a bonsai friend. I Read More...
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But who pays $160.90 for a watering can that holds 2 pints of water, and keeds to be polished. Harry https://cgi.ebay.com/BONSAI-Tools-2pt-English-Brass-Watering-Can_W0QQitemZ180304627709QQihZ008QQcategoryZ20524QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte Read More...
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Its starting to get cool in Chicago, mid 20s to 30s at night. My salix is still outside till it gets a little cooler. I read that wintertime is the best Read More...
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Just wondering if anyone in New Zealand frequents this site. Is there a bonsai community there? Terry Read More...
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Hey there, I am pretty new to this forum as well as bonsai (have only been working with them for around 4 years). Anyways, I just bought a Bucido Spinosa, Read More...
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Hi bonsai friends, the deciduous trees have lost the sheets and time is for bonsai styling again. This year it becomes a main emphasis with me with Larix Read More...
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I started this ficus cutting may 2008, I can start development once it has fully established in this mame pot .... Read More...
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I am not sure if Leonardo even knew what a bonsai was but I bet he would have enjoyed them...something to the imagination...contrast of light and shadow. Read More...
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Zelkova is often listed as a replacement for American Elm since it has roughly the same vase shape and grows 90 to 100 https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a3986.htm Read More...
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I created this landscape a few years ago as a display option for my antique chinese mudfigures, the illex has filled out some, but the Fukien T's still Read More...
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Patrice is 6 years older today.:-*:-* Happy birthday my baby.... may you continue to shine our lives with joy and happiness. from MOm and DAd Read More...
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i'm so inspired by walter pall's pinus mugo literati .. to the right is my desmodium sp material, also known here as bluebell... any suggestions?is literati Read More...
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Hi all. I am new to BonsaiTalk forum. So a have a styling question about one of my maple trees. https://forum.bonsai-workshop.org/dscn2459.jpg So now I Read More...
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Here are some pictures that I took of some California Live Oaks between Bakersfield and San Luis Obispo, CA. There were SO many picture-worthy trees. There Read More...
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I was about to remove the top of this JWP which is multigrafted onto pinus strobus.
Then I considered the possibilities of air layering the pinus strobus Read More...
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Hi, I have a JP weeping maple, that I've not done anything with. I would like to do some basic branch pruning and wiring. Question: what are the standard Read More...
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Go to the vonsgardens thead and scroll down to where I posted a link and check all the nurseries , I promise you won't be disappointed. What the hell, Read More...
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Does anyone store rain barrels in their garage or home to water their trees during the winter? Unfortunately, my house is set up with a water softening Read More...
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By Randy Davis Botanical Name – Ulmus rubra
Common Name – Slippery or red Elm Description
Native to – Eastern United States Read More...
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Went to kirby's place to take some pictures of the shohin JBP's he is going to dump on the market, better get there fast. %) Harry Read More...
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The wisteria is a vigorous low-growing vine, a legume, that is very popular as an ornamental. The wisteria is known for https://www.growinglifestyle.com/us/h31/a3985.htm Read More...
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this is my favorite place...where i refresh my ideas, unwind and share bonding moments with my kids...it's about 12 KM where we live...just stumbled this Read More...
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I have just been informed by the Chairman of the Comittee that is overseeing the collection. That I got it wrong and the ACT government did in fact PAY Read More...
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I've been wanting to get in to bonsai for many years and finally picked one up. And of all places, Sprawlmart for $10... It's a Ficus Ginseng. At least Read More...
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WhoIsBonsai.com is the first of a kind free of charge global directory of Professional Bonsai Artists. Our goal is to have the largest world wide database Read More...
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it hight 14"x10 last owner let the top grow to long need new top may be wating for back bud ?? i know white pine it's hard to get backbud it's that Read More...
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I got this Chinese elm a couple of days ago, I'm living in London and I'm keeping the bonsai indoors (I think the previous owner had it outside for a while Read More...
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Im interested in sowing as many seeds as i can this year from as many different varities that i can get my hands on. I currently have a couple hundred Read More...
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Here are some of the trees from the exhibit. Of course we had the winning tree from New York, hey this is home. Read More...
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Are there trees that require little or no winter protection in zone 6? You know.. ones that can stay on the shelves all winter. Read More...
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GB Bonsai sent me this link this morning because he knows I like a bargain. I was having my usual coffee and bagel when I opened it. My wife had to give Read More...
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A while back I asked for some help on a Japanese Black Pine and I received an offer of help from John. He has been very helpful and patient with me. There Read More...
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Hi guys, Just started out "bonsai'ing" with a small Serissa (:o) and a small Chinese elm. I'm experimenting with the toothpick watering idea Read More...
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Hi All, I have been collecting Japanese maples that have been sprouting in my garden this spring. I put them into seed trays and in the last fortnight Read More...
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Hey all. This is My purple Robe That a bought as nursery stock about 3 years ago. It took me about a year to decide what I wanted to do with it. But I Read More...
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by George Buehler Caring for your bonsai in the spring, summer or fall is a fairly easy undertaking (this is said tongue in cheek) since so much is written Read More...
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Just a quick question; Does anybody here know if Brachychiton populneus can be wired below the horizontal? JayC Read More...
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I was looking closely at my Natal Plum tree and i noticed that a few of the leaves (older leaves) were very dry and crispy. and on the back of the leaf Read More...
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a year ago i posted my gnarly looking and bald phempis in the forum...this is how it looks now on a recent photo update....not bald at all:) Read More...
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Good day everybody.I'm working on another tropical tree. it is known as Streblus Asper, a local tree,that is very similar to chinese elm...it's a forest,in Read More...
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November 8th, 2008 Hi everybody, today I started to work on my Mugo Pine named BIG RON. It needs to be prepared for next years NOELANDERS TROPHY in Read More...
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What is your favorite website, showing a private collection or a public collection of bonsai? What hidden treasure have you bookmarked a link to? I would Read More...
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I have noticed a small handful of these tiny bugs in my ficus' soil, but the tree still appears to be healthy, what kind of action should i take on this? Read More...
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This is the newly issued set of stamps and a souvenir sheets featuring the Philippine Bonsai on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of The Philippine Read More...
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Is there a way to tell if a tree is dead or dormant? I have 6 cypress trees, all about the same size. we had a cold snap last week. One of them is completely Read More...
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Hi guys, i decided i love cryptomeria so i went out and i got myself 3 in plastic tubs and potted up a nice little group. Nothing special, i just love Read More...
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I just read bonsai focus and saw an advertisement on Chabasai, has anyone used it? Is it better than akadama and does anyone know how to get it? Read More...
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I have some air layer work and need to get a few ficus to re root to improve the current nebari.
I can buy spag moss of 28.95 a small bag or $3 a coir Read More...
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Professional Bonsai Artist and NOT a Bonsai Professional? Read More...
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Does anyone have experience with buttonwillow? Specifically Cephalanthus occidentalis californica? I have an opportunity to collect along a river. The Read More...
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Siberian Elm hardwood cuttings - - do they work?
- when do you take them?
- normal cutting medium or what? Read More...
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Bonsai asthetics teaches you that the apex of the should lean slightly forward, but in relation to what? Should it be forward of just the trunk or should Read More...
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It has been sometime since this tree has rewarded me with flowers...as can be seen they are not fully open yet...I will update in about a week when they Read More...
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Since I was doing some re potting to day. It has stopped raining ( bugger ).
I was walking along side the bench where Asus tree!!! is and seeing as on Read More...
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Am I being targeted personally, or is everybody getting boastful emails from Mr Invernizzi? That's two in the last three or four days. I don't hand out Read More...
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A friend surprised me with this stone he collected from the Pike River in northern Minnesota. The Pike flows into Lake Superior, and many of the rivers Read More...
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Take a quick peek here. Harry https://home.att.net/~hideaway_today/t083/fall.htm Read More...
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Come on now, big names are what make the World spin or is it the room spin. Dendron Greek for "tree" and Khronos Greek for "time". Read More...
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Hiya, This is my first post here and I was hoping to get some tips on how to prune a chinese elm bonsai that was styled by someone else. Its getting a Read More...
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please watch my bonsai compilation and work portfolio.... thanks... bricks https://s407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/bricksbonsai/?action=view¤t=bricksbonsaiprofile.fl Read More...
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I have my new Peter Chan Master Class book here in front of me, reading about how to ensure a speedy thick trunk. He explains that one way to create a Read More...
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A while back Bonsai solutions had said he wanted to get an aus forum up and going. I made a suggestion about setting up a section here so things can be Read More...
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Ok im in northern alabama and i have a few maples i have grown from seed as bonsai and i was wondering if it would be detrimental to the plants if i put Read More...
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Is this one too Kookie Kutter for your taste with it's shari, jin and Gene Simmons haircut (helmet), or would you prefer something a little less formal Read More...
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Note: All photos are by the lovely Victrinia Ensor There is a subtle elegance to antique pots that we are all familiar with. The satiny glazes, detailed Read More...
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Dear friends... I hope all of you know how much I value your friendship and contribution to my growth as a bonsai practitioner. This place is very much Read More...
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Well yesterday we were comparing tree rings acting like real 'dendros' we were. Now I read about how many K is a bonsai worth to you. I don't shop allot Read More...
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Hey ya'll, think I'm gunna get a tattoo of a bonsai. I am thinking a literati (I know, very presumptuous of me), it's really my favorite form. I need some Read More...
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This is the juniper that shared a nursery pot with the other tree i posted. This one too will be waiting another full growing season before styling. Read More...
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Hi, I've been dabbling in bonsai for a couple of years, but I've yet to acquire any "specimen" type trees. Now, at the ripe old age of 31, I've Read More...
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I was wondering if someone could help to get a positive ID on this little tree. I'm thinking it's a hickory ,closest thing looks like maybe, mockernut. Read More...
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Hi everyone, Here's one of my Port Jackson Figs which I'm seeking a bit of advice on. It's approximately 15 years young. My main question related to the Read More...
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OK, before Big Al the first gets his panties in a wad, this is his photograph I borrowed from his post that I saved. I want to get in here and spend some Read More...
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Hi I'm trying to figure out what kind of maple tree this is based on this picture. It's a maple tree that was planted by the city in front of the house Read More...
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I've got a very small seiju elm in a really shallow pot that I need to over-winter indoors this year; I don't think it'd make it outside even in my protected Read More...
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My prunus mume 'contorta' bunjin in fall shades. Read More...
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It was 20 years ago when I spent about 10 years dealing with bonsai. What I particularly liked was finding old broken trees and plants on the roadside Read More...
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???i made this penjing six of months ago...i found the rocks on my way home from a trail ..its a river rock mounted on a greenslate....the trees, well Read More...
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To all my fellow Americans. If you are registered to vote, and I hope you all are, PLEASE get out to vote. Yes.. there will probably be lines some long Read More...
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Hi, first of all I am a total newbie, second of all, yes, I did buy my bonsai before finding this website, so now its really a matter of damage control.. Read More...
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On monday week at a club meeting one of our older members was clearing out some pots he had, had laying around. Also some sueseki. This lot cost me $ 35--00 Read More...
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I really would like a rocky mountain juniper with some deadwood. It's always been one of my favorites. Can anyone give me some contacts to purchase or Read More...
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here is another ficus that i have been playing with. when i purchased this tree in dayton ohio a few years ago it had not been trained other than having Read More...
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Thanks to everyone who recommended going to Chikugo-En in the Los Angeles area. Mas and Gary are really nice people, and their trees are incredible (they Read More...
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Hi everybody,
this weekend I had the immense pleasure to be a part again of the, 2008 "BURRS" residential bonsai workshop weekend, that Tony Read More...
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This strange plant life has sprung up on the soil of my Cedar and right next to some succulent accent plants that share the training pot. The tree is completely Read More...
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Here is one that I would love to read opinions about. I mentioned it before but got no bites. Again, if I one was to hold a true USA National convention Read More...
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have had these old scrolls for so many years and thought I would show/share them......
I have no idea what they say, but I enjoy them!
If anyone can translate Read More...
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I was wondering if anybody else has considered the possibility that bonsai culture would be a natural for somebody with autism,and is,in fact,quite beneficial.It Read More...
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Has anybody ever tried an American Elm? I had been wanting one for a few years,and I finally found one on eBay.I bought two,as bare root whips.One died,and Read More...
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Hello. I have 2 bonsai's- both afflicted with different bugs-both are tropical type bonsai's. One has fungus gnats that have plagued it since I purchased Read More...
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Prune the killer bonsai tree in... BONSAI BUSTER https://kids.aol.com/games/online-games/bonsai-buster arrow keys to move, a to kick, and spacebar+a to Read More...
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I got this very "bonsai"-looking trunk at a autumn sale at a regular nursery for just 119 SEK= 12 =16 US$. Great price I thought, went home Read More...
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I'm looking for Micromax, but don't know where I can get it. Anyone know? Thanks.
Bonhe Read More...
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So yesterday before coming home from visiting friends and family, me and the gf stopped by my FAV place around here, Cass Bonsai Gardens. They have all Read More...
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What does it cost to keep a board like this afloat ? Harry Read More...
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Anyone know the status of the Internet Bonsai Club site? Read More...
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A friend of mine got a bonsai as a present and from several months the tree has problems. The leaves are falling from one side of the plant. He tried moving Read More...
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Hi everyone i got this juniper awhile back, and first styling was a disaster. I tried again, turned out to be a disaster too this time. Anyway got any Read More...
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many thanks to all who contribute and participate into this forum. I get all of my questions answered here and intrigued by new pieces.
Thanks,
Chris Read More...
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Hi guys, I found this little stump in my backyard quite awhile back, and have been pruning back for about a year. Anyway have any idea on what this thing Read More...
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A close relative asked me to look at her bonsai and do something for it when I visit her on vacation. While I am a newbie, she considers me as a bonsai Read More...
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I bought this tree from Frank at Sonlight Nursery, who by the way I'd like to thank for such a smooth exchange. I've been itching for a fat trident to Read More...
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I often hear about these three things being used, do these three terms describe the same thing? Would you recommend a good quality one-possibly something Read More...
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I would like to purchase something for a friend who knows almost nothing about bonsai and would like an indoor tree. He would not use any special lighting. Read More...
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ive got some branch development to do - but was wondering what opinions were on tree placement (which i know is really hard to do from photos) the tree Read More...
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Hi, it's me again, Jason. This is my second attempt at posting photos of my bonsai. This is a Ficus Retusa that I bought as a mallsai. It was a twiggy, Read More...
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I get it that deciduos trees loose leaves and can be stored in a dark place like an unheated garage. But what about azeala's, cotoneaster, boxwood? I have Read More...
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Hi all, I purchased an Alberta Spruce the other day, before realising that they aren't really good bonsai material, anyway I thought what the heck and Read More...
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I have a trident maple that I have grown for cuttings, it has a 6 inch trunk and some nice taper up to about 15 inches tall or so. I let it grow out for Read More...
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I have seen this question asked just recently. The other night in the chat room. Asus informed us he was moving again!!!. Made the comment that he was Read More...
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