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Many folks just use Venetian blinds (cut to size) they get from the big box stores. Not new just those in the mis-cut pile. And of course use a heave black pencil. Or if there is a building site close just cut up some of the pvc siding cuttings. Poke a small hole through one end and use some...

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I only have one word to say. WOW!!!!!!! On my calendar.

When you set up a budget there is more than just the camera and appropriate lenses. You will need a tripod, remote shutter, back drops, stand with a raised back, appropriate flood/spot lights and editing software. Many of these can be cloth remnants and pvc from you local wally world and big...

If you are having trouble not with placement but being able to wire them to keep them in place then here is one solution. Before you put the first soil in you create a wire grid. Then tuck the bottom layer of soil in under the grid. Begin placing your trees and wire them to the grid. Add the...

Tell us what you are looking for and we will burden you with too much information. And a welcome for an old Mich-e-gander (not from the thumb, but from other side of state)

Hey please let us know what you did and how things turned out. And no matter what happens you will be with family and nothing is more important than that.

WOW NAKED TREES - just gotta be there. again. Folks this is a great show of great trees and exceptional demo's/talks by some of the best bonsai artist in the country. And it is free. Hope to see y'all there.

If you want tropicals -- I would strongly suggest Wigert's Bonsai. Check their web site and ask them questions. They are great people to deal with and extremely knowledgeable. My experiences with them and their materials over several years has been great. Don't buy from non-recommended...

No. Best to learn how to keep them alive and thriving for months and years. After a major yank out of the ground and loosing their top they need time to recover. Come spring post some pictures and we can talk about styling.

UH -- collect what?

Thank you for noticing. I retired in 1980 after more than 20 years of service. Veterans from my era were influenced by the draft. BUT our young veterans (yes women are veterans too) are all volunteers. Even with the knowledge that they will be sent into harms way. I salute my fellow vets...

Had a friend at our recent bonsai meeting tell everyone that rotten eggs on the pot rim and some on the soil would definitely do the trick. Just break open the egg let it set out till "ripe" and then sprinkle on the edges of the pot. He learned this from reading the ingredients on a box of...

You should also investigate Saikei. Saikei Japanese for planted landscape and descends from bonsai and bonkei. Saikei was created after WWII by Toshio Kawamoto to provide an less expensive alternative to bonsai. His book is a foundation book on how to develop Saikei. Herb Gustafson also has a...

Auctions are great for the club and everyone. The auctioneers should be very knowledgeable and accurately and completely describe the item up for bid. (and the seller should attach information as well) We are fortunate in our club that this is the way newcomers know what they are getting and...