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    Acer Palmatum repotted with root graft

    I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that is the type of Acer I want.
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    Prospects

    I personally like the first photo of the three. for me size does not matter, unless I am going for a bigger tree design. If I like the tree that is really all that matters. You have inspired me to go out in to the wood this weekend and see what I can find.
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    Mugo Pine pre-bonsai styling question.

    Great tips. Thanks very much. I do have one more question. If I decided to cut one of the main branches, I was thinking of the one on the right, could I do that now or wait till the summer?
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    Growing from Seed

    That is a great looking tree you have there. I am aware of how long these guys are going to take. I am looking forward too it. That is why I like bonsai so much.
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    Mugo Pine pre-bonsai styling question.

    Thank you for taking time out of your day to help me with my question. Bought this little guy in August and I have done some minor shorting of the tree and I just cant figure out what to do with it. I feel that it might be a little top heavy. I am not set on any one styling at the moment but I...
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    Growing from Seed

    You are right Frank. I leave all my trees outside 100% of the time. The only thing I am growing indoors ever are going to be the seeds in their very early stages during the fall/winter months. From what I understand I will have more luck growing under light this time of year vs trying to grow...
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    When is a good time to collect Japanese Maple seed?

    I picked the seeds off the tree about a two weeks ago. they were still fresh looking. I am cold stratifying them now, am I just wasting my time or are they going to germinate?
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    Fall colors

    Nice photos. I just love the fall colors. I pruned my maple back a lot this year so I do not get to see the color change till next year.
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    I started bonsai in 2010. I have a little blog about my adventures with growing from seed as...

    I started bonsai in 2010. I have a little blog about my adventures with growing from seed as well as some helpful tips. check it out
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    Growing from Seed

    Thanks for the tips. I am not sure what to make of it all. Some of it seems like sarcasm. I am moving in the near future so I will have a backyard and more space for my garden. My reasoning for growing trees from seed is, I didn't want to buy someones haft started project to make my own. Also...
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    Black Pine from Seed

    Hi there, I am new to this forum. I just got approved yesterday. You were the first person that I decided to read about. I have to go to work soon, so i have not read alot but i am very interested in your blog. I too also started a blog about growing bonsai from seeds. As soon as I get home...
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    Growing from Seed

    Hi there, I just bought a grow light to starting growing my own bonsai's this winter. I have picked a handful of Red Acer's and bought others. If anyone has any tips let me know. Also, I'm a bit of a geek and started a blog to record the infant stages of there lives. Please check it out...
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