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December 2006 - Posts
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Hi to all Readers, wondering what to write in my first message on forum.bonsaitalk.com Finally, decided to write something on "Humor" topic, Read More...
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click this link please! https://www.icq.com/img/friendship/static/card_16961_rs.swf Hans van Meer. Read More...
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Hi folks, Now that Melbourne has hit stage 3 water restrictions, which means no sprinklers and only being allowed to use drip systems and trigger nozzles Read More...
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Any idea what this is? Thought at first it might be scrub oak, but has smooth bark, smaller leaves and remnants of blossoms (top of pic 530). What are Read More...
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Well my bc collection trip was cut short by high water and critters. It seems mom was not interested in moving away from her new hatchlings of September Read More...
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At the beginning of December, my family was fortunate enough to see the commedian Gallagher. At the show he told us how old he is and I could not believe Read More...
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First, I want to wish everyone a happy and very healthy New Year. I went to a local plant place today that was running an end of year sale and fould some Read More...
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Hey folks, Its been a while since I have posted here. The savior in my decided to make a purchase because I watched for over the course of a year a local Read More...
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Hi I just recently got a new bonsai (my first) for christmas and I was wondering if someone could give me some advice. I have a feeling I've been overwatering Read More...
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Hi, Has anyone has gotten any results from taking cuttings larger than 2 inches in diameter. I have decided to try some 3-inch 'cuttings' i'll put up some Read More...
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We have finished the new version of our website www.bonsaimenorca.com , but still have most of the articles only in Spanish. For me is very difficult to Read More...
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I have a Chinese Sweet Plum that has been brought in for winter. It heaved itself out of the pot dried out and seems to be dying. ANY ADVICE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More...
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Here is my jbp seedling or one very similar to what I have. Where does it get the chop please for the next stage development ? Thanks Picture comp. John Read More...
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Looking for help and advice. 1)) Best time to start pruning and wiring Crepe Myrtles?
I've been told January. 2)) Training Junipers? ~Green mound, Andorra Read More...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FELLA!!!! May your day be extra special!
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What makes a "good" bonsai? How do you make a young plant look like an old tree? When you start working on a 'raw' plant, how do you decide what Read More...
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Looking for help and advice. 1)) Best time to start pruning and wiring Crepe Myrtles? I've been told January. 2)) Training Junipers? ~Green mound, Andorra Read More...
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Here's a few ch. elms that I recently did some work on. Seeing how this is my favorite time of year to view my deciduous trees, I also did some radical Read More...
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when it comes to collecting, it can sometimes prove difficult depending on where you live to even find an area where you can. as a test, i posted on craiglist Read More...
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Took a young ficus cutting and started a root over rock a couple years ago. Friend had a fit, so I gave it to him. Brought it back to me a few days ago Read More...
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What does everyone think about ordering a tree such as white pine from arborday.org? The white pine for instance is already 1/2'-1'. I dont know, i just Read More...
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Warm temperatures have forced my Amur Maple to start budding. It has been kept in the garage to protect from freezing temperatures for the last month, Read More...
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Dormancy is a phase in plant development which allows a plant to survive harsh climatic periods. We normally think of dormancy in terms of plants losing Read More...
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I have found this species to be very resilient over the years and a real joy to work with. This tree stands 10 inches in height from the soil line. Having Read More...
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Hi, Another shipment from Wild Things Bonsai, 3 from Seoul, Korea. A Yin Tac from China, a Jasper stone collected by Andy Smith in Deadwood, S. Dakota. Read More...
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Dear All, I live in an area (Cyprus, mediterranean sea) where bentonite is readily available. It is extracted and exported as cat litter by one local company. Read More...
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This might explain some service interruptions... We would like to inform you that telecommunications around Asia were disrupted earlier today, after an Read More...
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Just wanted to post some shots here and get some feedback. Please let me know which shots look best. Pyracantha first. Read More...
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Hi, I have tried to make a slab stand today. Here is my shape all sanded then a finished pic, then with an item to see if the slab works. Leave comments Read More...
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I've come across so many different soil mixes, I was interested in hearing other peoples mixes on this forum. For instance...for my pomegranete I like Read More...
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I managed to pick up a pair of small African Boxwood plants from a plant sale at our local K-Mart (we are on water restrictions and they musn't have the Read More...
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Killing time in nurseries over the holidays, I found these fat 'Little Ollie" olives tucked away in a corner and snapped them up. I think they're Read More...
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Hello All,
I have been trying to propogate some JBP seeds and have the following question. Every once in a while a seed will begin to germinate. This means Read More...
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Moved to a new house this past week. So far, the only casualties have been 3 realatively inexpensive chinese pots. My plants are still alive despite being Read More...
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I thought i'd introduce myself by showing you my Chinese Elm. I'm new to bonsaitalk, and to bonsai. I've always been intrigued by bonsai and have always Read More...
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I have been growing orchids for about 8 years. I wanted something that lasted longer than a dozen roses. Ken and I bought my first 2 in late November. Read More...
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hey all, just finished my new backdrop today for my trees. i used a black velvety cloth that my wife got at a craft store. the tree is one of my newer Read More...
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hello, i just have a couple questions. I was wondering what size wire would be best for wiring a young and pretty delicate chinese elm that is currently Read More...
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i was thinking, it might be fun to chronicle a year in the life of a collected tree, not so much as a contest, but for fun. i know we had/have the diaries, Read More...
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I have a bad scale infection on two of my eugenias. I have used systemic, but how long will it take for them to go away completely? I gave them systemic Read More...
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hi all i'm typing this with 1 finger because i recently broke my right arm...but i/m healing fast. i just want to recognize that our friend, mike page, Read More...
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I wrote this little piece of fluff a number of years ago. I promised Victrinia that if I could find it in my stack of stuff and fluff I would post it. Read More...
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I just thought that you folks would be interested to see the new pet my family got. He is a flying squirrel and his name is Chester. Flying squirrels are Read More...
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Hey. :) I was wondering if anyone could identify this Bonsai. This is my first one. My Girlfriend and I received one recently, but it didnt have a tag Read More...
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Hello, Considering the gravity of this issue, and the fact that under normal circumstances, politics are not allowed in the forums, I am hoping that I Read More...
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Happy Birthday, Ozzerbon! May you receive many new, beautiful, flourishing Quinces! Joanie Read More...
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Well I planted jbp and some azalea in my assortment of colanders that my wife scoured the country side for. Used a soiless mix on the chunky side. Had Read More...
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In my area of the thick wood, we are lucky enough to host both european hop hornbeam and 'american' hornbeam ( I believe they are Ostrya virginiana and Read More...
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Hi All, I have an Acer cutting taken in the summer (about 10" tall) and it has yet to drop its leaves, and they haven't changed colour either. The Read More...
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What bonsai related gifts did you get this year? I did not get a thing so brag away. P.S. I did get a pile of cash so I think I will buy a ficus from Andy Read More...
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Hello, my first post, i'd like to tell right from the start i know nothing about bonsai, pruning and so forth, but i love plants and have recently recieved Read More...
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If you have not seen this one yet, have a look it! It is so funny and I promes you, you cant get it out of your head once you heard it! Hope you like it Read More...
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My trees gave me a Christmas present this morning! A wisteria cutting starting to bloom. Cork bark elm cuttings leafing out. Was the best present I could Read More...
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G'day all, and a Happy Christmas to you, Here is a couple of pics of the last tree that I bought this year . Was told that it is a Diospyros evergreen, Read More...
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Hi everyone, I am new on your forum forum.bonsaitalk.com, I've been reading it for a while, and decided to try my luck asking a few questions Who can tell Read More...
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I believe that everyone has lost at least one tree due to over pruning and stressing the tree out to the point of no return. I have a westen hemlock that Read More...
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I trunk chopped this ficus 4/05. Put it in this pot last summer. It's about 9" tall. Pots a handmade oval about 6 3/4" by 6". Defoliated Read More...
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I'm trying to help my bonsai pomegranate fruit, but the flowers keep falling off when i self pollinate it. Any idea why the flowers drop right off? or Read More...
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Each year at our December meeting several members decorate a bonsai tree for the season...I have posted photos of these trees in the past years, and would Read More...
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Hi Matt, Here is the ad. Thanks for the help. Howard Read More...
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Here are a couple of photos that I took at the Bonsai Society of Western Australia's christmas tree competition, quite cute eh. Merry Christmas all
John Read More...
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Merry Christmas to Everyone here at BT!
Irene Beautiful words to this song!
Turn on your sound and enjoy!
www.blueyze.com/letitbechristmas.html Read More...
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Has anyone ever heard of using coffee grounds as a fertilizer? I recall reading somewhere that it is good for roses. Just wondering if it would work the Read More...
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landing page is https://www.bonsaifarm.tv
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Stats email was sent by PM Read More...
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A quick and cheep project that turned out really nice..........I think Read More...
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Okay ,so this is the deal. I planted an avocado pit in a jar of water about 8 months ago. I thought it wasn't all the deal of a deal but.............its Read More...
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I bought 3 Boulevard Cypress and have killing 2 thus far. I believe I killed them by doing way too much pruning to them all at once and then wiring them Read More...
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I just bought a Canadian Hemlock and want to know if now(being winter) is the best time to do pruning of large branches? I am planning on removing at least Read More...
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I'm hoping to build (or buy) an outdoor shelving unit to house my small-but-growing bonsai collection as well as some of our houseplants which spend the Read More...
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The maintenance guy at my work made this. Can anyone guess what it is?? Ready??? A CARTRIDGE IN A BARE TREE!! Happy Holidays. Mike Read More...
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Yes!... finally we have snow! Merry X-mas everybody!!!https://forum.bonsaitalk.com/images/btsmilies/grin.gif Hans van Meer. Read More...
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email this posting to a friend Large Kiln, Duncan - $550 Reply to:... Read More...
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Greetings. I bought a Quince from a local nursery recently and had planned to plant it in a grow box this fall, as I understand that "late fall" Read More...
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I am lucky to have a craft shop across the street with 3 electric kilns and a resident potter that has been very helpful in my branching out into Bonsai Read More...
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The newest Bonsai artist in training... Lauren LeeAnn 8 lbs. 21" Birthdate: 10 Dec 2006 Read More...
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I'm going to Portland Maine in January for 3 days on Business. Does anyone know of any Bonsai action around that area? I searched the net and didn't find Read More...
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I'm a beginner to bonsai and bought a fukien tea three months ago. It seemed very healthy in the beginning. Now it is dropping lots of leaves and looking Read More...
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Just picked up my first Bonsai from the Nursery. She needs a lot of work, but for 34 bucks, I figure I can't go wrong. Please help me decide on what to Read More...
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A landscaper nearby offered us the opportunity to collect two yard Japanese black pines that were scheduled for the chainsaw. These are the pictures sent Read More...
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Ive had my Juniper for about 3 or 4 months. I styled and reported in in the first week of October. In the last 2 weeks it has developed browning on some Read More...
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Hi All,
One of my sons has volunteered to make me some boxes when I mentioned I'd love to have a couple for some trees I'll need to pot in the spring. Read More...
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Having sought others in my area for a few years interested in bonsai, I've finally located enough people interested in forming a club. Any ideas/tips on Read More...
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Hi, I just picked up a little cypress and I don't know how to proceed with it. It's planted in pure peat moss, with lots of rusty thin roots encircling Read More...
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I've recently found a tree or two I would like to use as bonsai, but I'm not sure of the identity. At first I thought it was a buttonwood, but apparently Read More...
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Anyone see this article? The change in the hardiness zones is dramatic! https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/19/AR2006121901769.html?nav=rss_metr Read More...
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I have an austrian black pine that was given to me over the summer (thanks again Wayne) and the top of the trunk just kind of ends with a straight cut, Read More...
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*crossposted from https://bonsaisite.com at the advice of a member there* Okay, so I decided to go to look at plants today. Hadn't planned to buy anything Read More...
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hi, this is my first post. I have been doing a lot of reading on the forum. I am in Blois, France teaching English. I bought a bonsai a couple of days Read More...
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I like the idea of a "Dead Tree" thread. We could all laugh together and EASE the pain a bit!!! Me 2 but I will never get over this one nor my Read More...
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Hi Everyone, I have a chinese elm that I brought indoors during the fall (I live in Michigan) and still have it indoors. When I brought it inside, the Read More...
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OK for all of you northerners if it gets below 50 we freeze. Or at least i do. A lot of us are wimps for the cold. I was scurrying to get my tropicals Read More...
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Hi fellow bonsai lovers ,just thought i would get some suggestions or opinions on another fig that ive had for a while ,it was bought for 20$ from a garden Read More...
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Some ranchers I know are very careful to plant according to the phases of the moon (and even to "work" cattle, believing the moon influences Read More...
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I found a beautiful specimin on my father's property in Maine that I plan to collect in the spring. It is a mature blueberry with a wonderful trunk that Read More...
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I have a passion for propagation. :-* Started these Ficus obliqua about 10 days ago. Read More...
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Here is a large collected Bougie in bloom and some tropicals from the back yard in Florida. Weather is warm and wonderful! Read More...
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I just found two new rocks and i have an improvement on an older one
The first one I found in a preserved forest that used to be a rock quarry but it flooded Read More...
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Hello,
I got into Bonsai a few months ago when I picked up a Hawaiian Umbrella tree. I have a question about the new leaves that are growing. They seem Read More...
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Has anyone successfully airlayered a cork oak? Is the technique the same as a coastal oak (querus agrifolia)? Melisan Read More...
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Plastic Mesh Planter Source Found a source for cheap plastic mesh planters. Excellent for drainage and root development. You can just copy and paste the Read More...
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Just opened an email from Colin Lewis' site, about the 2007 Ginko Exhibit, and awards, and found the following blurb as part of the announcement. "In Read More...
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I picked little plant a week ago. I saw it this summer and it looked quite good. Now it is in my training pot and will probably remain in it next summer. Read More...
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This cascade JBP was just potted into a custom scoop that Dale Cochoy made for me. I am very pleased with Dale's skill and his willingness to work with Read More...
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Thanks to the following members for their generosity in contributing to bonsaiTALK for the month of December 2006: Jay
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cray13
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Graydon Read More...
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Hi! This is a nursery tree, and I want to make it bonsai! What do you suggest me? Should I go with a typical chokkan, or something more "adventuorus"? Read More...
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Happy Birthday Girl! Florence, May your day be perfect!! Now get back in... Read More...
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Just got this young from a garden center with my serissa
they say its was "swåmey" I dunno the right spelling but it was prounounced as "s-w-Å-m-æ" Read More...
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hey everybody, im kind of new at this. I'm 19 and since i was a kid i've always like bonsai trees..... So when i was at the mall lastnight looking for Read More...
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May Santa bring Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all People. Mike Read More...
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Hello all, Starting this thread as a basic Q&A that every bonsai beginner should know. There is so much information out there and many times there Read More...
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For anyone that's interested. I don't believe this is available from Stone Lantern any longer. zube ... Read More...
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One of our most endearing and inspiring members, Taipan, is gone from us now. He leaves behind a wife and children, and a lot of memories. We would like Read More...
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Happy Hanukkah. Bust out the menorahs. Shalom
Bob Read More...
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Hello all! This is my first time on this site. I would like to tell what I really like the topic "Humor". I've been reading it for a while, and Read More...
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Hey bonsaists, This is not strictly bonsai but...At our house we have done some excavating for room for a huge shade covered area and I am looking at either Read More...
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Hey everyone. I'm new to bonsai. I plan on getting involved in it soon. Right now I'm just reading and trying to figure out what type of tree I want to Read More...
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I wanted to remind everyone that there are some great items in the Auction area that you might want to check out for potential holiday gift giving (and Read More...
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I'm not sure if this is the proper place to put this, i couldn't find any other general non-bonsai related subforums. I wonder how many bonsai enthusiasts Read More...
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Recently, as the temps were getting colder, I noticed a few pine aphids crawling amongst the recently worked on pines (the ants tip me off every time). Read More...
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Hi all, I'm back! I should really start posting about success I suppose instead of only coming on when there's something wrong. Anyway, that's off the Read More...
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I just acquired this serissa from our local garden center. Im just curious of what kind of serissa is this for there are several different kind of species Read More...
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These come to me by way of WildThings Bonsai, a colorful viewing stone from Beijing, China and a suseok from Seoul, Korea. The stones I have cleaned and Read More...
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I thought it would be nice to have a place to include gardening/bonsai related poetry, not just haiku. Here is my offering: All summer
knowing you've gone Read More...
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Ok so I'm fairly new to bonsai, i have only posted a few times and hopefully this will be my last rant! Let me first say that the rant to follow is not Read More...
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I've been away for several weeks... my computer crashed, and today is the first time back to this forum. I have been busy working on a Bonsai Painting, Read More...
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I live up here in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, right across from Detroit, MI. I am just inquiring where I can find a bonsai nursery around my area? I have Read More...
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I was in japan a couple of weeks ago. Needless to say it was a great trip and I learned a lot. At the TaikanTen exhibition and in several gardensw I visited Read More...
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I just discovered this new service from Google - here are some interesting patents which are relevant to bonsai: Vance Wood was busy already:
https://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT5274952&id=3jUeAAAAEBAJ&dq=bonsai Read More...
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This tree is more oddity than bonsai, but it was one of my mom's favorite trees in her yard before she died and now, seven years following her passing, Read More...
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So I have a above ground pool in my house that's really annoying to maintain and no one really uses it anymore and I'm thinking about converting it (somehow) Read More...
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I was on the Big Island last month so right before I left I visited Fuku Bonsai and the bonsai repository. My arm is asleep from trying to resize all the Read More...
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What do you think this is---origami? - Vance Wood Read More...
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NC!!!!!!!!! I hope you have a great day tomorrow. And dont worry, your not getting older you are getting better. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sincerely, your friend Read More...
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I spotted some assorted Masakuni tools on eBay. The seller's listing is here. Thought it would be nice to point this out to my fellow bonsaiTalkers. As Read More...
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Hi all, I am looking for a cheap online supply of fertilizer cages. I have found them on a few sites but they seem WAY over priced for just some basic Read More...
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Hey all, just a quick question as to storing my bonsai outside. Well first off, they aren't bonsai yet, they are all 2 years and younger. I have Japanese, Read More...
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Recently in Chat it was mentioned that one of our members preferred how-to posts that follow a tree through its development. I thought that was a fantastic Read More...
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I got this bonsai at Home Depot, I like it alot. However it did not come with instructions. I'd like to know how to take care of it. I know bonsai go indoors Read More...
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Considering all the Christmas wishes that are extended at this time of year, I got to thinking about the gifts that are exchanged and the joy of fellowship. Read More...
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ok so this is my second time experimenting with growing from seed. I tried it last year and out of 5 seeds i had 3 sprout. only one made it to about an Read More...
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I admit it, I collect junk...! I am still in the early stages of bonsai. But I am getting a little better...I know there is a lot of us out there who are Read More...
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Ok... it's late... it's raining... I don't get to play with the "kids" for the next couple of months. I have found that I have renewed my love Read More...
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hello all, I have a bonsai - (corokia) and it has white growths on some leaves.
They are shaped like the mother of pearl shell and have brown/orange ends. Read More...
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awhile ago i was going through the mall and as usual i go by the mallsai cart full of lucky bamboo, junipers, and ficus. i went outside and it was a cloudy Read More...
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ANyone know of a supplier with Kanuma at a decent price? Preferably in SE US, but anywhere will do. Also, can young azalea and camellia(from cuttings) Read More...
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Greetings from so. Cal. the land of nuts & Flakes---------
You had a reference to an article regarding growing seedlings in pots vs in the ground around Read More...
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here in nashville, we have been experiencing cold weather down into the teens sometimes. all of a sudden we are going to get a week or 2 of days in the Read More...
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Hi All, Just wanted to let you know that the British Shohin Association are having their second Annual Show at Willowbog Bonsai. Saturday 17th + Sunday Read More...
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Hi, I've been a member on this forum for quite a while, but only recently have i come on here and have been looking through the forums and threads, reading Read More...
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Here goes.. several people on this board say perched water tables do not exist in a bonsai pot. Several say it does.. The truth of the matter is that they Read More...
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hi,
I was just wanting to know if anyone knew what this pic i have seen floating arounds is of? https://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3041/persimmonsplashoh4.th.jpg Read More...
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I docked back some large 20 year old zelkovas in the field in early spring. They're powerful trunks of about 15 inches (high). All of a sudden there's Read More...
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Hello here! Looking for info about XRUMER program ! Give me some link to description or something info... Please. Thx P.S. Please, sorry for offtopic, Read More...
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The more I clip out, the more I find. Spent an hour or so today. Be back tomorrow. All the uppies, downies and middle-eys gotta go. There must be a million Read More...
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I have wanted to grow Beech and larch bonsai. I have been told the temperature here in Parkes NSW is too hot for them. This didn't stop me from trying Read More...
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This is going to be funny until it drops away from the other posts. Read More...
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When and where should it go? Glazed pots, unglazed pots? who can give me some insight on this ? Read More...
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Hello all. I was wondering if it is safe to repot some trees at this time of year. I wouldn't be doing any root pruning. Just giving the tree a larger Read More...
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All, I live in NJ-Zone 6B I believe, and recently purchased the SpringHouse Portable Greenhouse Kits to overwinter my pines and maples. I also purchased Read More...
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I am looking to buy Himalayan Birch and European White birch trees, anyone selling them at the moment??? Read More...
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I thought it was time to see what everyone thinks!
Irene 1. We have a chat room?
2. I Love chat! Wonderfull addition to the forum!
3. I Hate chat! Waste Read More...
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Hi
I was wondering, if when repotting a bonsai, would buying a bag of the potting mixture from a garden centre do or is this advised to be avoid?
Also Read More...
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I wanted to share this on Hydroponic fertilizer in soil, or rather soil mix. I use almost totaly inorganic soil mixes for my plants and have found it reduces Read More...
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Does anyone have a Snake Bark Pine? I was give one yesterday that is 20+ years old and I can't find anything on them. I found Snake Bark Maples and Tiger Read More...
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BonsaiTALK, known as A small growing concern became active August 26, 2001. Al Keppler, first member at bonsaiTALK signed up August 27, 2001. In those Read More...
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I have noticed that most people think a mallsai is a real bonsai or at least what a bonsai is. I consider them to be fake bonsai. I was asked yesterday Read More...
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I have seen very few places to buy satsuki in my area and have looked online as a last resort. I found this place https://sonomahort.com/azalea_info.htm Read More...
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I just read Abereal's thread <<here>> --correcting inverse taper. The subject of the thread changed course midway, and took up the subject Read More...
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Why and when should moss be used in the art of bonsai?Is this only a matter of opinion or is there types/ styles of trees and pots where moss should be Read More...
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No, not marijuana. I get a few from Capital Nursery and Masuyama (?) out on Freeport in Sacramento, but sometimes feel like a ride outta town to look around. Read More...
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Moderator's Note: This thread has been extracted from the thread one's trash..., as that thread veered wildly off course at about post #20. In the interests Read More...
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Hi
Im new to bonsai growing, only started this year. I have a Jasmin Orange and recently over the past few weeks it has began to literally sulk. its leaves Read More...
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Hi all, Im new to the board and new to bonsai and would like some suggestions on possible styling/branch positioning for this elm i picked up recently. Read More...
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we had a couple really cold days here in chicago and we actually got a foot of snow. I had my elm outside at the time of the snowstorm and the pot along Read More...
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Hi, Here is one of the new ones I have collected, here I have washed it then rubbed a little talc in which did little but lighten the colour. The black Read More...
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I have two trident that have not been watered for about 2 weeks. The weather here in cinci has been around 35 for the high and 15 for the low. I have a Read More...
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Last summer, I came across someone who was selling Japanese Maple seedlings that were taken by Tissue Culture, and became almost instantly intriegued. Read More...
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... is anothers treasure. I've been told that this particular little tree does not have any future and should be dumped in the ground or compost heap. Read More...
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Hello everyone! First post here ) Was actually looking for some insight on a new tree that I just got. I have been looking at Bonsai a lot online recently, Read More...
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Ñîáñòâåííî, âñå êîãäàòî ó÷èëèñü â øêîëå... Íî ñîâåðøåííî òî÷íî â øêîëå íå ïðåïîäàâàëè òàêèõ è âîò òàêèõ (âòîðîé âàðèàíò) çàáàâíûõ... Read More...
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Have an old Ilex Shilling and one of the jined branches, with help from mother nature, is about to fall off. It is very weak and can be wiggled with just Read More...
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Our club is considering building a Tori gate as a gift to a local nursery that has been helpful to us this past year. The owner graciously allows us to Read More...
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I'm a beginner in bonsai and recently bought my first chinese elm. As an apartment dweller, I am trying to work with trees that can be grown indoors and Read More...
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Hi everyone ive been doing a lot of work on my figs of late and thought i would show this little beuty ,i bought this tree for $8 and planted it in a very Read More...
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To all the members of Bonsai Talk My wife and myself along with Pup. Would like to wish all the compliments of the season. May your God be with you and Read More...
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Problem solved: All you need is a kitchen and a means of terminaton. I prefer the pellet rifle because it is cheap and efficiant. fried tree rat
baked Read More...
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Hi all. Last month I bought a Ficus Microcarpa from my local club's auction. I'm unsure when I should cut the branches. I've heard winter & spring. Read More...
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I had a commissioned pot to make for a BT'er for a specific tree so I thougt I'd keep a photo log. The pot requested should be a rugged round and with Read More...
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Is there any problem with this? One of my tropicals has a fertilizer cake on it and they always seem to develope mold around the base of the cake. Any Read More...
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Episode 15 is online. It's the final offering from Tokoname. I hope you enjoy. Cheers
Lindsay Read More...
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THIS IS CHEF IAM LOOKING FOR A NICE TRIDENT GOT A THOUSAND!!!!!!!!! PICTURES WILL BE SENT OFF TO A MASTER.MAKING SURE ITS A GOOD ONE CONTACT ME AT [email protected] Read More...
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Display stands and jacks are on sale this month!
https://www.j-bonsai.com/ Read More...
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A 2007 Bonsai Calendar is available on the auction site. Profits go to benefit the Bonsai Society of Greater St. Louis. All trees are owned by the members Read More...
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Has anyone tried a thread graft on a Boganvillia before? I been toying with that idea but have been told in the past that vines in general don't take to Read More...
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hello all, i am new to bonsai and was wondering if u could tell me how my Chinese elm is looking! Read More...
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This year they have gotten particularly destructive. So much so (digging roots OUT) that I've resorted to ....extreme prejudice .... in dealing with them. Read More...
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Hello members! Ive just joined Bonsai Talk. I hope you can help me. Ive had my 2 little ones- a Sagarethia Theezans and a Zelkova for around 3 weeks now. Read More...
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Here I am in Zone 9a, waiting for my trees to drop their leaves. i have a Forsythia, and then a Cercocarpus montanus (Mountain mahogany). I'm sure my trees Read More...
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Hi, Just curious, I have a few crabapples where the branches have gotten a little out of shape. I would like to trim them back a bit but concerned about Read More...
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i was at the nursery the other day and saw some sort of a fruit tree that i really liked and it didnt have a label. i tok home one of the fruits and cut Read More...
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Any new or experimental things going on with your bonsai? Anything from new soil components to new training techniques,...crazy experiments with nebari, Read More...
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Bottom of my air layer. Chopped with some hope of something. Result? Crummy? Lost cause? Read More...
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In regards to forum member Taipan, https://forum.bonsaitalk.com/member.php?u=5629 and here is the link to the thread of notification.... Read More...
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I went outside to check the bonsai and it finally happened for the first time this winter...the soil is frozen with most of my bonsai. What kind of effect Read More...
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This may seem like a really stupid question %) ,but does copper and aluminium bonsai wire have a shelf life? Read More...
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I'm pretty lucky... I have some wise friends here. I take in the things they try and teach me, or what is said in the forum. I tuck them away into the Read More...
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Work has begun on the modernisation of the houses in my neighbourhood,for me a golden opertunity to get free tree's.
Many gardens must be cleared,a lot Read More...
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I found this piece of petrified wood in a rock shop. The top lip curls over and it looks just like a foamy wave of water. Read More...
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I found this stone in a riverbed in Wyoming. I was attracted to it because of the bands of color, which reminded me of some of the canyons and hills in Read More...
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Mr. David Benavente on Japanese TV.
Here you can see short film of his work.
https://www.nhk.or.jp/english/index.html Sr. Davido Benavente en televisor Read More...
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I have many bonsai books, but i am wondering if anyone reads books outside the Bonsai catagory to better understand the way trees grow. I know that if Read More...
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Friends:
I want to personally and sincerely apologize to Will Heath, all those who care for him, all my friends here at BonsaiTALK, and any others who Read More...
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Just wondering how his workshops are... Does he just shape trees and make a drawing or does he explain what/why he is doing things in detail? Any opinions Read More...
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Greetings all.....I've been working this Virgina Pine for a year or so. I am still trying to figure out the foliage and its characteristics. While it is Read More...
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I have been thinking about turning my natal plum into a root over rock. I know that Natals are particularly sensitive when it comes to their roots. Has Read More...
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Hi, Here is a couple of stones I pulled today, the first on was a great find, the texture is smooth and the shape is good. I was pleased to find it, when Read More...
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After noticing Tims' thread come back to life and all the comments concerning his upcoming work on his new shimpaku, I thought I would post some recent Read More...
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Hey all. This is the latest in my collection. A Fairly mature Purple robe that i have had to do some major pruning on. I have let it grow for a while and Read More...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Fukien Tea: 18" tall 2" trunk purchased at Brussel's last may. Read More...
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new bonsai site for bigginers https://thebonsaischool.homestead.com please PM me if you have any comments. Read More...
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Hi,
I am planning to visit Sydney (Australia) arriving this weekend for 7 nights, any "Bonsai suggestions"? Read More...
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There are a lot of differences between my generation and the next one. One of the big differences is in how we get our information. Us old folks were raised Read More...
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Greetins from Europe. I'm a newcomer in Bonsai trees, got one as a gift...Ficus Microcarpa. I have put in my living room, not directly exposed to the sun, Read More...
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Ïðèâåò Ïðîäâèæåíèå ñàéòîâ íîâûå ïðîãðàììû Ðàñêðóòêà ñàéòîâ Îïòèìèçàöèÿ ñàéòîâ ... Read More...
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Does anyone make their own display tables and have instructions and pics on how to make them JBhayman...Thinking of using the new triton workbench for Read More...
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G'day All, Has anyone got a list of tree species that freely Back-bud....? Much obliged, ozzerbon 8) Read More...
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Hey, Dug out this hawthorn about 2 months ago and it is starting to come back into action now and it is starting to put on some good growth, JUST would Read More...
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Hi: Just for an experiment I put some JM seeds into a plastic house planter and tented it with a hole punctured frezzer bag. Not sure how many JM seeds Read More...
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Can anyone tell me if it's libel to call someone a criminal if they are a convicted felon? Anyone with some legal advice? Anyone? Bueller? Read More...
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I'm looking for a really thoughtful and important Christmas gift for my mom. Let me give you a little bit about her. My mother loves plants. She understands Read More...
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It was mentioned a while back in another thread, that the ancient art of bonsai, that the fuedal Japanese codified, if not created, is dead. So I got to Read More...
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Searched the forums and haven't seen much discussion on hand carving tools/gouges etc. (many on power tools). Mom's asking me about Xmas and realized a Read More...
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I would like to start growing some moss around my trees to give it that natural look, the 2 maple I purchased had moss growing when they arrived and it Read More...
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Whelp its that time of year when my Ficus' go into leaf drop mode. One good thing about this is that I can see the branching alot clearer. The question Read More...
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https://pictures.bonsaitalk.com/showphoto.php?photo=5735&sort=1&size=medium&cat=500i have recently obtained a nice sized manzinita from a nursery. Read More...
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Let's make a list of all the known bonsai nurseries! There are several places that have partial lists, but some nurseries are missing (they don't belong Read More...
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Some of the grafting methods, particularly the whip graft, require the graft union be held together by tying until the parts unite. Tying can be done in Read More...
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My wife's cousin called yesterday and told me that she was my secret Santa. She bought a mallsai for me and was afraid she would kill it before Christmas Read More...
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