Recent content by bonsairxmd

So much negativity. The reason many people leave this forum. Unfortunate.

It's ok. Keeps the forum going and spurs interest with newcomers. Searching isn't interacting with fellow bonsai people. :)

I was told to trunk chop them flat for later carving and to develop taper rather than at an angle like with other trees. I have forgotten the rationale but the owner of bonsai south is a member here and a BC expert and will hopefully chime in. He provided that advice for me last year when I...

Thanks. I just can't get a response. Maybe he's on vacation.

Thanks. I have in $200 one from the but was looking at the $500 range. I'm going to rendevous for the first time so may get one then. Does anyone know if trees are marked up or down or the same as usual at Brussels during rendevous ?

Bigger more established ones

I bought one of these as well. Mine's actually in a heavy peat moss mixture and not their standard soil. I was told they were repotted within the last year so I'm leaving mine alone for a few years. I had the same inclination though when I got mine to put it in some kanuma. I'm not even sure...

Just got it. Long day apparently. Lol

Great! Thanks Adair. Please PM me (or 'start a conversation')

I think having a decent sense of humor makes life less depressing.....but what do I know

Any ideas? I have tried multiple times to contact the North American Satsuki Bonsai Center with no luck. They do have nice Satsuki azaleas listed for sale but not sure how to purchase them or to obtain an account to log in. Any other places selling decent satsuki? Thanks!

I get the movie reference but not the underlying joke. Do explain

X wife's grill. :). I'll give it back to her. (Guess she shoulda liked bonsai. Lol)

Thanks. I'll stick it in the yard

Thanks everyone. I didn't even notice the varigated needles as I was too busy looking at branches and trunk line. I never even knew a varigated pine existed. Live and learn. Only $15 wasted. :).