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December 2008 - Posts
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Stumbled upon this forum while search for pot syles. Very informitive and friendly place! Have gotten some great ideas reading through a few of the threads. Read More...
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I've had this procumbens juniper since 2003 and had it in a few different pots. I thought the last one which is the first pic shown, was a pretty nice Read More...
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to all who care to answer !! What is the most unique thing you have either worked on or had happen to you in your bonsai life????? pix will help!!!! Read More...
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Hello Everyone My brother, noting how much I love my one bonsai, decided to get me a companion for it for Christmas. This would have been wonderful except Read More...
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Does anyone know if a reasonably priced USB or serial moisture meter exists? The best I can find is a 100 dollar one from thinkgeek.com but it's designed Read More...
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Has anyone used the variety of Boxwood 'Suffruticosa' as bonsai. I saw quite a few at a nursery. They all had double trunks. Read More...
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my 1 year progression of a ficus retusa picture taken november 2007 and november 2008 eric Read More...
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Just fooling around with stones and artifacts today. Mike Read More...
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Hi all, I've bought a 14yo Serissa from a local bonsai store almost 2 months ago - it is 35cm (14in) in height and the circumference of the trunk right Read More...
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So I've got this Ficus, and I'm currently watering it something like once a week or every two even.....It's a cutleaf. I watered it the other day and the Read More...
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Alright everyone, I need a bit more advice. To push my luck a bit with things lately (and it I may have just realized the answer to what I'm about to ask...we'll Read More...
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Alright everyone, I need a bit more advice. To push my luck a bit with things lately (and it I may have just realized the answer to what I'm about to ask...we'll Read More...
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I thought this was a cool contrast and wanted to show it. The two trees have similar structures and this fall they both lost the leaves at the apex of Read More...
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hello,
I saw in your previous post that you keep trees in your cubicle at work.
My question is do you use a timer to turn light on and off? if you do, Read More...
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I have a 10 year old Procumbens Nana "Green Mound" that I purchased in August.The tree did extremely well in summer,putting out alot of new growth.The Read More...
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hello everyone,
I got a chinese elm few weeks ago, I wanted to keep it indoor this winter and take it outside in the summer. The tree arrived dormant, Read More...
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Hi Ijust got a Ficus Bonsai....It has great potential but from what I have been told by my grandmother is that Ficuses are sensitive plants....I went to Read More...
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Hey everyone, hoping you can help me identify a little Bonsai I picked up today. I normally don't buy my Bonsai, but this little guy was really looking Read More...
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I have an opportunity to collect an old and twisted Rosmarinus officinalis from a herb garden. The material is said to be at least 30 years old and the Read More...
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Hi there. I was delighted that my serissa was putting out new growth. After reading posts here I had expected it to commit suicide overnight ;) I just Read More...
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I have been experimenting with different ways of encouraging aerial root growth on my ficus green island. I've had the most success using a plastic bag Read More...
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i was wondering if there is anything i should be doing to my mugo that is in the ground during this time of year? maybe cutting back to two buds? (like Read More...
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Hi, I'm Dave and I'm new to bonsai so I thought it would be cool to have a fruit bearing one. I'm thinking of growing a cherry tree, just the regular cherries Read More...
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I overwinter my trees in my unheated garage.
This weekend we had temperatures over 60F (very strange for Ohio).
I checked up on my trees and all of their Read More...
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I need to know if immunox is good for needle cast on my JBP?It says needle rust on the label is that the same?Thank you for your help in advance. Read More...
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Greetings I reside just outside Phoenix and have had no success in previous attempts. I've been able to ground layer by burying a pot with a branch pulled Read More...
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I went ahead and bid on this ebay tree even though the seller had no feedback. I used Paypal to safeguard the transaction. I was told by a couple of you Read More...
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After years of selling hand thrown pots through my Ebay Store I have opened my own Web site. I would appreciate your visit! Chuck Iker
Iker Bonsai Pottery Read More...
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I planted several wisteria seed. Took about a month to germinate. Once they did....WOW! These things grow like weeds, about 5 inches in 3 weeks. I plan Read More...
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I'm new, I just got this tree from local nursery. Its 1 of those tied up junipers that seem so popular these days. I chopped it up and this is what I found Read More...
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I acquire this Hillside Juniper with a double trunk & former owner did a Shari so it looks like the bottom of trunk is starting to rot. Any advise Read More...
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This procumbens juniper was purchased at a club auction. Auctions are a great place to get material cheap, but also remember that these may be trees that Read More...
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Hi guys I got a question about jin i would like to know how to bleach the dead wood to get that bright white colour on the dead wood i did get lime sulpher Read More...
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Hi all, my name is Otilia and I am, as you have probably guessed, I'm a bonsai noob. I've studied quite a lot and am looking forward to apply everything Read More...
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My smallest Prunus mume, 'Ume', has flowered earlier than most years. It is about 6 inches. It will usually flower here in mid January. My larger umes Read More...
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I have a 20 year old Fukien Tea kept in a west facing window. These little aphid guys are persistent! I have sprayed the tree with Carl's Soap every 3-4 Read More...
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Hello everyone! I have been posting on here for a short while now and am ready to try to find a bonsai club that suits me well. Before I start my quest Read More...
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I collected a juniper called 'repanda' in May of 2006 because it had a nice big knot and two fairly thick trunks growing just above it's base. The problem Read More...
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i'm getting a lot of contradictions and am wondering how cold hardy ficus benjamina in particular is. they grow outside all over the place here in southern Read More...
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So after the failed experiment with finding a cat litter I was turned on to Terra-Green (agrisorbents product group), currently using it in a few pots Read More...
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Hi all.. Been a great admirer of Bonsai for years, however never delved as plants and I have not really got on in the past! However my girlfriend decided Read More...
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This ficus retusa was started as an 1/8 in. cutting, summer of last year, 2007. It's one of 7 that I started then, and today decided to put it in a collander Read More...
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Yes I have recovered from my last bonsai gritblasting from the masters, and now have a new little project to show. What do you think of this little one Read More...
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For Christmas I received a Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree. I live in a Dorm with very limited sunlight. I know that fluorescent bulbs give off a limited Read More...
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Merry X-mas everybody!!!!
Check this one out it is soooo funny!
https://www.andycouch.com/whitetrashxmas/
Hans van Meer. Read More...
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Hay Guys,Today I was surfing the Internet just as every day. I checked my facebook profile, bought some music on Itunes, googled here and there.... and Read More...
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I am now an owner of a bonsai it seems. I had mentioned to my husband that i would like some plants for our new home. Well I was expecting something like Read More...
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Just curious as to whether or not anyone has ever used myrtle to develop as mame bonsai? I've got a little fellow that I'm growing as a broom style and Read More...
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I have $100 to spend on Bonsai material, It may not sound like alot to some, but for me and my family it is. Im looking to get some "nice" bonsai Read More...
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hey everybody. Its christmas day, my first ever experience with bonsai trees and my first post on this forum lol. basically ive wanted a bonsai tree for Read More...
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G, day to all wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. This is a Western Australian White Christmas. These trees are endemic to WA Read More...
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Since end of November 20o08 the bonsai world in Europe is not what it used to be anymore. Much to the envy of Americans we could import any number of most Read More...
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Here's wishing everyone a Merry Chirstmas and a Happy New Year. Read More...
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Happy Birthday son Mario ............
May your day be extra "special"!!!
Mom Read More...
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I have a Ginkgo seed under a growing light. My basic question is that I would inspect my seed to check and see if the seed has sprouted. Well on December Read More...
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well, just today upon getting back home i noticed the leaves on my ficus microcarpa were wilting, especially the newly grown leaves that havent darkened Read More...
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I tried many methods, but failed. I tried the beer, yogurt, tray, etc. No moss has grown at all. I looked at the moss articles also. Does this only work Read More...
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Dear Forum members:
This morning I noticed that my Wrightia religosa tanuki was about to have a (excuse the use of the word) blooming amount of flowers. Read More...
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First, Happy Holidays everyone! I thought I'd post a question so I'll have something to do when we're all stuffed, wearing our new Christmas presents, Read More...
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I am in Montana right now and might go tag some Rocky Mountain Junipers. I live in Atlanta and I first need to know if they will survive there. How would Read More...
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Hi, Im hoping somebody can help me with my olive. Im guessing i am going to have to prune it back hard, but i have no clue as to where on the branches Read More...
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I posted some pics of 1 of my azealas a while back. I took some photos in flower check it out. Read More...
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https://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/LnVjHiCSXqfJ7sAYuWV3 Read More...
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Hi All, Hoping someone can help me identify what type of birch this is. I was given a approximately 2 yo silver birch purchased from a Bonsai nursery near Read More...
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Does anyone know anything about this seller? Nice tree but no feedback. It does have buyer protection from Paypal though...
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Hi everybody,
yesterday, in a bit of a low, I drove up to the sea to watch the sunset behind the lighthouse that stands at the entrance of the very old Read More...
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I just received the nicest black pine from George at Muranaka today. I am so pleased. I will post a picture soon. Anyone looking for wonderful starter Read More...
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Hi, I bought my first bosai, an ulmus parvifolia 2 weeks ago and now it is appearing just in some peripheral leaves some white dots. What does that mean Read More...
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I have a well established Chinese Quince (Pseudocydonia sinensis) that spent last winter in my bonsai 'tent', a 10x20 portable garage - multi purpose canopy Read More...
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So I bought this tree for $20 at Blue Oak when I went with Al. I really like it and would like to see a twin trunk with a African Sahara look to the tree. Read More...
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I want to start a couple projects. One is a root over rock Jap Black Pine tree. I just got it. Its winter here in Maryland, with temps in the 30's F. Do Read More...
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Hi, this must be a really stupid newbie question, but would a tree that normally produces cones in the wild produce cones as a Bonsai? ( e.g Japanese Black Read More...
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Does anyone have a dwarf hibiscus? I know someone who just got it one but didn't research it first and now can't find anything on them...I live in Maryland. Read More...
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I have a dwarf hibiscus ( anisodontea scabrosa) and a Japanese Black Pine. What do you guys recommend the best soil for those are. I live in Maryland so Read More...
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For those of you interested, there are couple new additions to The Bonsai Journal. Hope you enjoy. Kind regards,
Andy Read More...
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Hi all Does anyone here have any tips on maintaining Callitris? See this thread https://forum.bonsaitalk.com/f6/dying-callitris-31826.html Thanks
Aaron Read More...
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Hi all I bought a Callitris glaucophylla (Aus White Cypress) in a 6 inch pot about 5 weeks ago. Healthy looking tree when purchased. I bought it home, Read More...
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I have a dwarf hibiscus ( anisodontea scabrosa) and a Japanese Black Pine. What do you guys recommend the best soil for those are. I live in Maryland so Read More...
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Please click on this pic to see what I'm talking about. There are a few things I need help figuring out here. Any help would be appreciated. First off, Read More...
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I was just curious if anyone knows of some nurseries from Japan that have good english websites. Is there any of you that import from Japan?? How hard Read More...
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Definition of Profanity: cussin to make a point. Hell...that can't be cussin, my preacher uses it all the time Sh#t... that's just a bodily function, I Read More...
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I am trying to put together a timeline of history for bonsai roots in the USA. If you have something to add or correct I would appreciate it. Thanks Late Read More...
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When i was watering one of my Ficus Benjamina's i noticed these tiny bugs start to scurry around the surface of the soil. They only seem to be in the soil Read More...
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Hey all, I'd like to try something a little different with a Japanese Maple bonsai, and I'm not sure if it'll look tacky or even if it would work horticulturally. Read More...
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I've seen bald cypress like Guy's famous attached and several very old pomegranates with twisted trunks. I think this is amazing, how do they do that, Read More...
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Hey all, The parents were asking me what semi-expensive gifts I wanted from Santa this year. I said it would be awesome to pick up a nice almost-there Read More...
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Just a poll to see...
Would you if you could?
Irene Read More...
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I'm wondering if any of you have tried Passiflora for bonsai? If so, do you have any pictures or tips? Thanks,
-Joe- Read More...
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Happy Holidays All, I am trying to identify a japanese potter's mark on a the pot of an imported Itoigawa shimpaku Shohin Bonsai my wife bought for me Read More...
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I have had these t8 lights for many years. I just opened them and they have black light bulbs in them. - my father used to be a teacher and they were donated Read More...
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Mr. Kong, The little ficus made it today.....I hope it survives, right now it is 24 degrees and snowing like crazy where I live! The root pad was not frozen Read More...
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i got this bonsai from a local nursery it is a juniper procunbens.i got it because i love the shape of these type of trees but im realy just not sure what Read More...
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I need some help I have two fukien tea trees. I went away for thanksgiving holiday and the one dried out. Drying out told me it needs to be repotted. The Read More...
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Hi Everyone, Quick question: Has anyone ever tried growing a Brazilian rain tree as root over rock? --Patrick Read More...
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Sorry if I am post in "Auction Café" category, but I am think it's the most suitable.Stay not long time before christmas and happy new years Read More...
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Happy B-Day KK. What is it now 12,536 or 12,537.....either way that's alot of spankings.:P (those insurance fellas got nothin on you buddy!) -Dave Read More...
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Hello there, I live in southern California, Orange county (30 miles south of Los Angeles)
and am wondering where I can buy Chinese persimmon (small fruit Read More...
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I always believed that there was the perfect pot for every tree but I don't know if the reverse is true. What kind of tree would go in this pot? Just a Read More...
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I'm looking for Christmas ideas for myself. My dear wife who is the love of my life doesn't much "get it" when it comes to bonsai. We balance Read More...
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I have a spy in Washington. Did you know that to get a ticket for Inaug Day which there are 240,000 printed, you have to beg and plead with your congressional Read More...
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Plastic colanders in various sizes(8"x3", 10"x4", 10"x5"). Lookin for a decent quantity at a decent price. I have looked Read More...
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And speaking of stupid (nobody was, of course, but I'll start), my computer went haywire on me this past weekend, and ultimately I had to wipe the hard Read More...
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Greenhouse fire damages rare bonsai
Franklin Park Conservatory hopes to save plants https://tinyurl.com/4opjg7 Read More...
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In 2003, and again in 2005, my bride and I visited my favorite daughter in Hawaii. 2005 found her in the Army. This trip we made a couple of side trips Read More...
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want to buy some bonsai pots that look like rocks. any good web site to buy from? found this https://www.michiganderpots.com/index.shtml Read More...
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Why are bonsai people such happy people? We all seem to content with this hobby. Lets break it down and inspect it in detail.lol Well, right off the bat Read More...
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Hey guys, ash gave me this english elm. I have no clue what to do with it. Maybe Ash didn't either and passed the problem onto me. Anyhow i have it now Read More...
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If anyone mentions cookie-cutters, then this is ACTUALLY what they're referring to *wink*. It looks just like every other cookie-cutter pine tree in the Read More...
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Hello! I have been reading this forum and several other sites for a few days now after having my interested piqued. I am planning on making a purchase Read More...
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I'd really like to see some pics of nice Coast Live Oak bonsai. Anyone have some? Read More...
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I didn't know where else to post this and my wife is tired of hearing me complain. With the hobbies I have I buy a lot of stuff on the internet. The people Read More...
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Hey guys,
Got a bit of an unhealthy juniper at the moment. It's foliage has turned a really light shade of green, and it's getting areas where it's going Read More...
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Hi, I'm completely new to bonsai. I've been researching a lot lately, but am coming to some bumps in journey. First, I'm using diatomic soil. Or...what Read More...
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I was having some trouble earlier with attaching the photo of this bush I found in my backyard but I got it figured out. Here is the link https://picasaweb.google.com/andrew.papasmurf/Bush102# Read More...
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Does anyone know were to purchase John Naka videos or other well known masters. DVD or VHS. Read More...
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That the Club Shows posts stop in 2007 and there are none for 2008? And the last photo upload in the Special Events Gallery is 2007? There are no exhibit Read More...
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I received a Ficus Bonsai as a wedding present from a close friend about 2 months ago. I've been reading some books and the internet on care/techniques/etc, Read More...
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true tropical moss, 4.00$ a square foot. minimum order 20$. this will not go dorment. wholesale lots available, 25 square feet or more for wholesale. contact Read More...
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I was wondering if i could get some thoughts on this Ficus, also if someone could tell me exactly what type it is? I bought it on clearance a while back Read More...
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Sorry guys, I'm the one always asking for tree identfication. I have a book which identifies hundreds of North American trees but that book doesn't seem Read More...
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How do I post pictures ? I've scaned them ,just do'nt how to post them. Read More...
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Hi there i was hoping someone could help me out....I recently received quite an old Japanese white pine bonsai from a friend as a gift, and i have never Read More...
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How am I going to water my plants on a one week vacation? I live in NE on the U.S. I'm goin to California. Bonsais and other plants:
-3 dwarf junipers Read More...
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This is a bush in my backyard that I am yet to identify. It was planted by the previous owners of my house. I would like to know what species it is and Read More...
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I think my Japanese quince is a little mixed up? It started blooming but it's a little early. I hope I can keep it healthy in the greenhouse until spring? Read More...
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Hi everybody,
yesterday I finished the final styling of my "Hinoki cypres" Chamacyparis obtusa 'Nana Grasciles' 95 cm/38 inch. About 12 years Read More...
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Hello has any one used woolly-whacker to get rid of hemlock woolly adelgid or any other pests? I found it at www.woolly-whacker.com . If not does anyone Read More...
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hi guys today another one , maybe some of you know this tree from last number of bonsai focus. well this is the last photo which i took just few days ago. Read More...
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The use of collanders as training pots is new to me. What species are you growing in collanders or similar containers (i.e. pond baskets, Vance Wood type, Read More...
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This is a spirea I have been working on, it is shohin sized, about 8 inches tall, and 12 inches wide. Some people have criticized this bonsai, saying it Read More...
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Does this plant grow upwards or do I need to train it with wire? Read More...
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If you enjoy bonsai fiction, I've just posted a previously unpublished work by Nick Lenz, entitled "The Other Garden." I think it's a beautiful, Read More...
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I just got a Bald Cypress starter tree and in the pot there was a worm. Is there anything wrong with this or should I take it out? Read More...
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I was looking for something else and ran across this. I didn't know there were trees this old. Harry History
Container-grown plants, including trees as Read More...
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Hello I just received a beautiful bonsai but i don't know what kind of bonsai it is. I attach a close-up picture of leaves maybe you will identify it. Read More...
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Hi, My serissa is lookin very unhappy, where should it be placed for winter. At the moment it's in a cooler corner of the room and only has a couple of Read More...
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I put this thread in the Indoor and Greenhouse catagory,maybe it belongs here.I have a few questions about a Ficus being kept indoors.Can someone give Read More...
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I hope someone can tell me what kind of tree it is. I'm very lucky to get it from one of my friends as a gift ( a big gift I think). It looks like double Read More...
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May be my last chance so I took the pic before the leaves start to drop. Read More...
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hello, im after a bit of advice on my serrisa foetida, its an 18yr tree so is fairly mature. ive had it for around a year as i got it for a christmas present. Read More...
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I was recently given a chamaecyparis obtusa densa evergreen as a gift. its a starter plant. as a true newbie, i made my first mistake. I immediately repotted Read More...
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Hi I have a japanese maple which i recently cut alot of branches off to reduce the size of the tree. Now the tree has gone crazy and is sprouting so many Read More...
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I've identified a few winged elms that I'm planning on collecting in the spring. I've done some searching on the species, but I'm coming up with very few Read More...
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What's the skinny on the new avatar ? I don't know much about fiddle players. Wife, girlfriend or just a picture you liked ? Harry Read More...
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I picked up this B. Integrifolia for cheap recently and I'm trying to decide what to do with it. It's too tall in my opinion and would look alot better Read More...
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Here's one of my large elms. It is quite confused, as it is now in beautiful autumn color ...in mid December. Ugh. Again, I apologize for the poor setting. Read More...
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Hi everyone. I have a chinese elm that I am currently wintering indoors. It is the popular 'S' shape you tend to find with some bonsai bought outside of Read More...
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This is a 31" (79cm) cedar elm, collected by Vito Megna and Arch Hawkins. I got it in 2001 from Vito. The trunk is 6" (15cm) and the rootage Read More...
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I did a bit of tidy-up on some elms today and thought I'd share. This elm is from a sapling I grew in the backyard. I stumped it after 3 years and dug Read More...
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As we are already in Winter up here, I have been noticing more talk about water quality issues from local-area bonsai growers. I presume that this is the Read More...
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Hi, I'm in the pacific northwest of north america (BC Canada). Usually a temperate climate where winter temps remain above 0C. Today I woke up, and we Read More...
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I live in Atlanta and I am looking for the chance to go out collecting Bald Cypress. Where, in and around my area could I go? Read More...
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If Christianity offends you, don't play this song. Harry https://faithcenter.wordpress.com/2008/01/13/mary-did-you-know-by-kenny-rogers-wynonna-judd-music-video Read More...
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Would you put this tree in an oval or rectangle pot? And would a new front change your choice? The second picture shows what may be the new front and also Read More...
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So it's -30C here right now without the wind chill and my apartment's hot water heater is doing a really bad job at keeping my apartment warm. I have it Read More...
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There are numerous bonsai books for sale. My question is, of all te books on bonsai, if you could own just one, which one would you chose? Read More...
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Which plants are best suited to an Atlanta (7b) environment. Which are best in this climate for full sun outdoors or partial shade? Read More...
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Hi, i'm new to the world of bonsai (having just rescued a bonsai yesterday from a cold winter outside in England) and was wondering if anybody might be Read More...
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Did I mention this was a test? What famous movie is this scene taken from? Is there anything about the picture that disturbs you? Read More...
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So over the last few weeks I have collected about 2000+ maple seeds. Trident, Bloodgood, Amur, and Japanese Maple. I put them in 105 degree water and let Read More...
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After going in to Michigan last weekend to get a Christmas tree, I had a thought. Has anyone ever tried to work with whats leftover after you cut a tree. Read More...
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As Harry and others noted on his recent thread, JBPs are bonsai that can't be taken lightly. If your new to them or are considering purchasing one, and Read More...
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I have had about 5 years bonsai experience with Juniper and Ficus trees. About 2 months ago, we made the move from Florida to Indiana, and I had to give Read More...
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Hi all, I have a question about a fukien tea. I bought it several days ago (UK equivalent of mallsai I think https://forums.bonsaisite.com/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Read More...
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So i have switched to useing 100% diatomaceous earth (floor dry from Napa) for my soil media. In its dry form it is that grey kitty litter color. But when Read More...
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Hi.This is my first post on this board.I'm a beginner at indoor bonsai.I currently have a 2 foot 10 year old Green Island Ficus,and 3 foot 10 year old Read More...
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ALERT !! 2 priceless bonsai stolen from my fathers yard last night. Called San Gabriel Nursery to alert them. They had several stolen within the last couple Read More...
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I want to build some screen sided pots like the Vance Wood design. The pot has some complex angles and I am looking for design details which might describe Read More...
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Many of the best bonsai are worked on from the time they are seedlings or small cuttings. This is because it is possible to manipulate your tree more in Read More...
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It is at this time of year that many in need feel that need most strongly .... please think of those who may do without. Cheers, Steve Read More...
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Hi, I heard that if you clip the leaves off of a ficus bonsai will they grow back smaller. Is this true? Does it require you to do this many times? Thanks, Read More...
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Hello everyone! After looking through all the great threads in here, I've been inspired to start working with clay again. I found a ceramic studio not Read More...
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One of my Silverberry bonsai is coming into flower in December. Seems late, but it does what it does when it's ready. Mike Read More...
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I always here stories about trunk chops on huge trident maples and how they all look great. Where is everyone finding these huge Trident Maples? Read More...
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I am looking for the best deals I can find online for pre-bonsai, shears, and fertilizer. Currently I am buying 9.95 shears and terrible fertilizer called Read More...
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Bonsai friends, I wish you and your families a...... Read More...
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hi, i'm in the florida panhandle, and my japanese maple (green) still hasn't turned yet. i know it needs its rest, so should i defoliate it? keep it in Read More...
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I don't know if anyone else likes the old claymation Christmas movies, but I guess heatmiser gave up some of his territory to his brother coldmiser. Its Read More...
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I live in Maryland its winters here can get down to the teens. I have a japanese maple that has been recommended that I trunk chop. When is the best time Read More...
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Copyrighted Vision Recently, One of my favorite bands, which incidentally are nominated for several Grammies, has committed a faux pax. They have inadvertently Read More...
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I borrowed these pictures of John's shohin JBP, I hope he dosen't mind. They are a perfect example of the point I want to make. I had the same opportunity Read More...
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Found this way to get free Jewish free date on the internet. If you have heard of Adult friend finderthen go to this website and get follow the procedure Read More...
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Just out of curiousity, is anyone using one of these kinds of coldframes from Charlie's Greenhouse?
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This is open to everyone of course but I figured I would start with the guy who will tell me how to do it even if I dont ask him... :) Okay I just purchased Read More...
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Dear Friends,
Could you please look at these pics of my 10years old schefflera. During last winter this plant was burnt because of the snow. I had removed Read More...
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Hi, I am new to bonsai and have a 12 year old Juniper not sure what type I think the person I bought it from called it a rock juniper if that helps. any Read More...
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Hello BT, I am a lowly 19 year old bonsai and suiseki enthusiast from Australia. Apart from bonsai, I love suiseki, however was a bit scared at the prices Read More...
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So I rescued a chinese elm of about 25-30 cm. I got a bargain as I blagged the seller it was almost dead. virtually no leaves and lots of overgrown branches. Read More...
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Hi there Rookie here. I have two bonsai, a chinese elm and a Serissa (thats doing surprisingly well since it was the first one I got and everyone moans Read More...
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Ok guys, emergency help needed! My fave juniper is dying and I need a revival guide ASAP! I repotted it five months ago in a growing pot. Since it's slowy Read More...
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I just picked up this sad little tree that I don't know what to do with. I like what the roots are doing, but most of the branching is long and scraggly Read More...
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OK. So, I have owned a number of bonsai, but I have always been scared to do any trimming or, for that matter, training of any type. I decided to go out Read More...
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What type of tree do you guys think would be the best to try training for the first time. I currently have a huge fukien tea, a skinny narrow leaf ficus Read More...
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I was browsing through my bonsai photos and I came across these from April 2007. If nothing else they might serve as a caution to anyone guy wiring: CUSHION Read More...
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I got this ficus off Craigslist for free as the previous owner said it had spider mites and she didn't want to deal with it. So I brought it in to work Read More...
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I went to Japan with Bill Valavanis with eight other people in November. It was an amazing trip, I highly recommend traveling to Japan with Bill. The last Read More...
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A guy I work with wanted to try bonsai. This summer he bought a pot and tree. Lost interest and gave it to me...pot and all. He potted it and cut some Read More...
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am not sure if some of our fellow members here in bT can still recall the day of their first encounter with a little creature we called bonsai..and maybe Read More...
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We are moving from Dallas, Texas to Southern California in the next month or so. It is my understanding that California is very strict on bringing in plants Read More...
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Hia all, Quick question about my chinese elm. It was bought as an 'indoor' tree, despite there beng no such thing lol. I would like to keep it indoors Read More...
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This is something I put together for my Clubs Chirstmas Party Last night....got first place. This is trees/plants I used in it.
Ilex Juniper
Kingsville Read More...
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Hi all. I have a new Fukien tea that is in a pot far too small - I can't water it because the root and soil are so much higher than the rim of the pot! Read More...
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I would like some good books specifically addressing the training of a bonsai. I would like specific instructions on how to make a stem thicker, make the Read More...
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This sad message was forwarded to me to help my dear friend Dan Barton to try to solve the theft of two of his Bonsai. If you have any information regarding Read More...
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White bumps on Bark- Japanese Maple I have a question about my Japanese Maple. I believe the variety is Amber Ghost but am not positive. Its very small Read More...
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I have three healthy bonsai's and they are all fairly young and have only had them a year or so. I need some help with...anything...open to an type of Read More...
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I live in a condo, so growing outdoors is not an option. I would like to get more involved with bonsai, but am worried about the lighting. I have two large Read More...
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As I have started to acquire more stands (I now have 4) I started to wonder about storage and safe transportation of show stands. Where do you keep yours? Read More...
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Hi everyone, I have purchased a cotoneaster online. The company delivering say it is in its winter phase at the moment and enclosed a pic. It has no leaves, Read More...
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I have a question about my Japanese Maple. I believe the variety is Amber Ghost but am not positive. Its very small now and has wire to bend the bottom Read More...
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Hi friends, I was lucky to aquire this Larch from a fellow clubmember who had to stop his bonsaihobby, because of time issues. The tree is abt 50 cm high Read More...
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Here are some pictures of the little creatures that have decided to make my tree their home. I think I have two different pests. Thoughts? (I included Read More...
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Hey all, I just got a nice juniper from a nursery and the soil is super compacted and clay-ish. I also want to change the potting angle. Is it too late/early Read More...
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There was a thread a few weeks ago asking what books you would choose if you could only have 2 books. Interesting. It got me thinking about the kokufu Read More...
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Hello evry1. I've been visiting ur forum for several months now. I usually just read threads and search....basically learning all I can. Great forum by Read More...
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Hello everyone.
I just ordered Chinese elm from.
I am expecting it to arrive sometime this week.
Originally I wanted to keep it indoors but then I realized Read More...
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Hi, I bought the following plant at a local flea market. Any help identifying it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mark Read More...
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Hi, Am new to the whole Bonsai thing, used to spend a lot of time when at school, but have since not done anything.
Thus getting back in to the swing of Read More...
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Some of you may have heard about Ashley's (ashbarns9999) 'juniper' sale as he is down sizing his garden of bonsai. He reckons he has too many but i don't Read More...
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Here are some pics of some trees my mom's friend collects. Would it be possible to use some of these as potensai? I'm new to Bonsai have never tried using Read More...
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My buttonwood has lost all foliage a week has past, is there anything that can be done? I've never been so down, please help. Read More...
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I'm a huge craft beer fan. What's your favorite poison, my wonderful bonsai friends? Read More...
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wondering if any members have had any luck getting permission to collect trees in Massachusetts state parks. I've been hiking in the Holyoke range lately, Read More...
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I am planning on starting a root over rock on a japanese black pine tree. What types of rock am I suppose to use? And where do I get it? Thanks! Read More...
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I found this little fellow in Lidl (a discount supermarket) for £2.91 ($5). I couldn't resist him, I am such a bonsai noob I do not even know what breed Read More...
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Every now and then I search craigslist and find something to check out...
And this time of year I need pots and lots of them for seedlings...
Got them Read More...
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Hi everyone, I'm Harry and I'm new to all of this.
I recently bought a bonsai but the seller was french with a very weird dialect so I couldn't really Read More...
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I know most here like to see some skills no matter if its a master of tree's developing a world class specimen, or a master behind the wheel burning rubber, Read More...
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I luckily got this little tree from the nursery last week. It has a trunk base ~ 1 1/2 in and height ~ 8 inches. Any suggestion is welcome. Thanks.
Bonh Read More...
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browsing the net i found this link...trees for kids ;D..looks cool to me..very informative.. 8) https://www.arborday.org/kids/carly/lifeofatree/ bricks Read More...
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And the third yew I recently dug up from a yard in my neighborhood. The other two are here:
https://forum.bonsaitalk.com/f15/yew...838/index2.html and here: Read More...
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Here is another yew I dug up recently from someone's yard in my neighborhood. It came from the same site as this one I have posted previously: https://forum.bonsaitalk.com/f15/yew-beauty-30838/index2.html Read More...
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Hi everyone. I had been intending to start very gradually with a small bonsai collection. I have tried my hand at bonsai before but did the thing most Read More...
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This guy needs help moving some tropicals. I think someone should help him out. Check out his auctions.
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I had planned to head down there this morning but my friend bowed out on going so my husband pitched a fit about driving all that way alone in the fog. Read More...
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I have succulent bonsai an was wondering if I can bring it indoors for the winter months? I live in Felton,Ca. and it get's down in the 30's at night. Read More...
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Hey All.. Yes, I posted this in the "general" posting area of the forum then decided it would be better to post here. Ooops... Im such a newbie Read More...
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You heard it first, the closest guess of the score of the Florida vs. Alabama game today will receive a prize from yours truley. I am a Gator and my daughter Read More...
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I have lots of decisuous trees but I am new to black pines. I bought some seedlings from [email protected] I potted them in 50% turface 50% granite Read More...
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Being new to bonsai, I've been giving some thought to setting some goals for my journey through this amazing hobby/obsession, and this is what I have come Read More...
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Chamaecyparis flabbalaformis obtusa nana. Quite a mouthful these trees are apperantly very slow growers.
The ones on the other side of the rocks are just Read More...
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I have a Japanese Maple seed wich I cold stratified outside for roughly 90 days. Now I had it in Miracle Grow soil (just your basic soil). I brought it Read More...
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We at Bonsai Vault are happy to announce that Bill Valavanis is to be our guest on Round Table on the 11 th of December at 8 pm EST. Bill has recently Read More...
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i have a collected boxwood that needs to be potted in the spring and i have a few questions.
1. is it cool to bare-root boxwoods?
2. is spring in fact Read More...
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Hello everyone, I wanted to see what species of trees you might recommend for an area on the North side of my building. It doesn't receive any direct sun Read More...
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Very recently I was able to pick up a very healthy willow leaf ficus dirt cheap as Home Depot was clearancing out their tropicals (as well as two more Read More...
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It took me along time before deciding to open this thread because I very well know that I will come in contradiction with what has been said, so often, Read More...
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I have moss on my bonsais and I was wondering can they spread/grow on soil? I got a clump and pressed it on the soil with dirt under it so do I need to Read More...
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hi, i did some minor pruning, and a little wiring today on a healthy juni, and i was wondering if there are any specific tips on how to ensure its health Read More...
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Hi everyone, Well, I hold my hands up and admit to something apparently most go through. My bonsai died at the beginning of this year. Felt really bad Read More...
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Has anyone worked with Bosnian Pine. I found a well proportioned one, but I'm unsure if I should get it for bonsai. I believe it is a dwarf variety. Thanks Read More...
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Bonsai Workshop and Material Isolation Rage Syndrome (BWMIRS) can be and may have manifested in you our a loved one. Here are some characteristic signs Read More...
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Searched this site and found a few wire holders. No recent postings. Has anyone purchased a nice wood wire rack recently? From where? Prefer the horizontal Read More...
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Hey, Anyone know the Japanese name for concave cutters? My wife is Japanese, and is in Japan at the moment, and wants to pick some up for me, but isn't Read More...
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Hi all-- so how cold hardy are crab apples, malus (regular apple, too)? I recently moved to be closer to work and having done so, I moved into an apartment Read More...
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The book is "Bonsai with American Trees" by Masakuni Kawasumi. I recently purchased this book. Mine is the first paperback edition printed in Read More...
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HI, I just started getting interested in the art of Bonsai. I have never done anything with gardening or gimmicks. Recently I have been reading books of Read More...
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Would you want to know something about working on all types of trees, or become really, really good on 2 or 3 species. If you had ambitions to get paid Read More...
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A couple of weeks ago, one of the members here was talking about sourcing potential bonsai stock from 'live christmas trees', which are readily available Read More...
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Hi, I have an assortment of different types of bonsai's and need to repot them. I'm looking for recommendations on bonsai soil. Is there a general type Read More...
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I am a relative newbie, so I may have missed something in earlier posts, but I am wondering if anyone knows why there is not more participation in this Read More...
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We have just been bought one of these as a present. We have not had a bonsai before and plants do not fare well in our house. We have had it only a few Read More...
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I have been slowed down in my planting and pruning process latly by the lack of a turn table. My group plantings are becoming incredible hard to turn when Read More...
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here's the latest photo of the big bougie after repotting last weekend.it now looks fresh and healthy, new foliages are now sprouting...special thanks Read More...
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Anybody have 12k they want to loan me, I've got the $999. wait, make that 12.5k, I've got to drive a long way to pick it up. On second though, make that Read More...
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These are two trees I've picked up this past year and recently just finished with their first styling. Hope you like them. The smaller tree has an amazing, Read More...
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Hi guys, I'm new here and what a great site. I wanted to share you my quick story. So a month ago, I was at a dive trip when I came across a huge beautiful Read More...
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Does anyone know if the leaves on Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' (ivory silk lilac) will reduce? Thanks, Steve Read More...
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Hello everybody, I present myself, my name is and Marti since few years ago (4 or 5) I dedicate it to the world of bonsai. I am lucky to have 3 good teachers Read More...
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Ok, so this isnt a pottry forum, but anyway.
I have started making pots. Its fun, relaxing and good to so when you have no bonsai to work on.
I really Read More...
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Hi to all, Just want to share my pemphis acidula. Hope you enjoy Ogi Read More...
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Hi all,
What is a difference between Korean Black pine and Japanese Black pine regarding to bark and other characters? Thanks
Bonhe Read More...
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I'm thinking about purchasing a willow leaf ficus, but I'm having trouble finding the proper scientific name. These are what I'm finding: Ficus salicifolia, Read More...
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Just A few days ago my 3 dwarf juniper cuttings just rooted. So I repotted them. I know that junipers need high light and humity, so I use a UVB light Read More...
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Hi all.
just finished working on my new Strebulus Asper forest...thought of making it a saikei instead of a plain raft forest...have a japanese bush forest Read More...
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I'm in the warm stratification process of my juniper seeds (start of the whole fun process) and I'm getting mold (barely visible, but def there) on the Read More...
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Hi everyone, i have a little problem. im new with JBP and i planted some seedling this early summer. but now i got some problem with them. they were doing Read More...
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I saw on my blog that somebody got there by typing into their search engine something about whether or not bonsai had healing qualities. It was an interesting Read More...
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Can i buy a thermostat that i can just plug into a wall and then plug a fan or heater into it to control when they turn off an on? I guess what i'm thinking Read More...
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To all forum members:
When you are fortunate to have a wife (of 55 married years) who appreciates my hobby, how can I not be appreciative of how luck I Read More...
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today one of my favourite carpinus turczaninovi, before and after choped out all head and created a new one, after 5 years Read More...
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Does anyone have techniques on handling the trimming and maintnance of oak and pine roots from nursery stock to turn its rootball into proper bonsai material? Read More...
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Would anyone be interested in this JBP at $1300 plus shipping, these pictures were taken in the spring. I will send current pictures if interested. Harr Read More...
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Hello All, I regret to inform you all, that Victor Gray, AKA Prowler AKA Vince, a frequent contributor to Bonsaichat.net, and other sites such as this Read More...
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I bought this Chinese rock at the first GSBF convention in San Diego many years ago. It had been cut to a flat bottom. 10 or so years ago I attached it Read More...
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The guy at my local bonsai store finally told me what was the powdery iron secret ingreditent stuff he puts on bonsai everytime I buy one. Is anyone familiar Read More...
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Went and spent the holidays with the folks in SE Oklahoma and of course my camera goes with me.
Hope you enjoy the colors as much as I did!
And yup I did Read More...
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I wrote a week ago about my bonsais. The Chinese Elm was completely riddled with a bug. They were laying eggs on the leaves and there were many hiding Read More...
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