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    Hello from MN - Questions from a beginner

    Oh I will for sure. I really think this is why I enjoy the Bonsai and my woodworking hobbies. Both don't require much computer / technology support. Being a contract Corporate IT person, anything I can do to get away from tech, the internet and "fast results" is a blessing. And yes, all went...
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    Hello from MN - Questions from a beginner

    Sounds good, thanks for the info. I'll wait until next year to do the air layering stuff. It will give me a good deal of time to get some experience under me too. Hopefully I can attend a few of the MN Bonsai Society classes and get some ideas as well. Thanks to everyone that posted. Sorry...
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    Hello from MN - Questions from a beginner

    Awesome, thanks for the potting person. I'll check her out. What kinds of trees do you have most success with around here? I'm guessing all the local natural trees are the best bets for our area. I have a few different kinds of maples I'd like to try air layering to get a nice bonsai starter out...
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    Hello from MN - Questions from a beginner

    I also have one more question. Like I said, I have a few maple trees in my yard, all are 40 - 50 foot trees. I LOVE maples and would love to have a maple bonsai. Is now (beginning of July) a good time to air layer my maples? It starts to get cold at the end of September / early October in my...
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    Hello from MN - Questions from a beginner

    Hello everyone. I've filled out my profile prior to posting this as I've read where you guys like to see this before being able to answer some questions. I've been given a few bonsai trees over the past year and I would like some more info on them. I've got a local club that I can tap for...
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