Went on my 2nd collection trip last week...

chicago1980

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Head with a couple men to the national forest area and acquired the permits to collect some trees.

I'll say as only my 2nd trip it is amazing what nature produces. Some amazing twist and turns in the tree, landscape, and mountains.

The way trees can grow into a stone is nothing short of impressive.

Well I hope to share stories and learn from others.

I'll post pics of the trees once in the pots and on the ground.

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very cool, what state did you go to if you dont mind me asking. if ever want a collecting friend let me know. I love going collecting
 

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Man of culture...you say you potted tree moments ago. I see tree languishing on operating table. May we see tree in pot? I too am a man of culture and civility. Please let me know tree has also been civilized.
 

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Yep, I'm trying some as well this Fall. Subalpine firs and larches. I'm going to keep them on heating mats too, at least for lower temp days. Wish you luck. I haven't had much luck unless I can get a decent sized root ball.
 

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I like your wood blocking solution to creating a custom size from a larger Anderson flat.
 

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This tree as several others came out of a granite rock pocket. I may have a photo, let me check

This and all the other recently collected trees will all be placed on heating mats this late fall through early spring.
VERY nice material. Good luck with all of them!
 

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Yep, I'm trying some as well this Fall. Subalpine firs and larches. I'm going to keep them on heating mats too, at least for lower temp days. Wish you luck. I haven't had much luck unless I can get a decent sized root ball.
Nice, what type of areas are you collecting? I was in mostly granite mountains this year.
 

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I like your wood blocking solution to creating a custom size from a larger Anderson flat.
Saw this approach at a local garden. Much easier than building a box or small round container.
 
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