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    Flowering pear?

    I have been collecting Pears for the last few years. They need more time to develop but I really like this species. You have the very rough and gnarly bark that I love and similar to Ume. For some reason I have not photographed them much but here is a picture I found of one of mine collected...
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    CLUMP KIYOHIME ON IBIGAWA

    Sergio I just want to say thank you for sharing your work with us! Your work, eye, and photography are such a treat to view. I am drawn to stone plantings and this one is extra special. Cheers!
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    Show us your Larix (larch)

    Wow thanks so much, that means alot as there were many great trees of course.
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    Show us your Larix (larch)

    A few more Larch that I have collected and worked on.
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    RMJ first styling with Mauro Stemberger

    First off congrats. This is bad ass. Love the pot and love the design. In my opinion I think Ryan nailed it with the design. Its more dynamic and dramatic, but these things are a matter of personal taste. Currently its super cool.
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    I wonder why Thuja gets a bad rap....

    Thanks man! It was such an honor to take part in the National.
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    ABS Learning Seminar 2024/Michigan All-State Bonsai Show, Grand Rapids, MI, May 9-12, 2024

    Im always really excited for the Grand Rapids, Mi show, which is much better than you might expect for a regional show. The ABS will amp next year's show up even more, I for one am very excited. Also, it looks like I will most likely be doing a White Cedar Workshop with collected material.
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    Larch Air layer

    Yes it works on Larch. It can also work on very old collected Larch. You are exactly right about my process.
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    The Black Pondo Podcast-Beta Testing

    Some great insight from Peter! Thanks for sharing this!
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    Eastern White Cedar for sale

    A really unique Eastern White Cedar. Collected something like 5-6 years ago. Sam Miller pot. Pick up in person price : $1000. Shipped price : $1500
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    TJ’s Colorado Blue Spruce

    Great tree and will only get better!
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    Larch with Taper.... they do exist.

    I collect most of my Larch in September actually, in Northern Michigan. I do use some bottom heat (just a simple de-icing cable). Around November 1st I mulch them in behind a few big cages that I have built. It works really well.
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    Larch with Taper.... they do exist.

    Unfortunetly this tree died. It did not survive collection. Surprisingly, out of 16 collected Larch last year, this was the sole casualty, and it is worth noting it was the only one collected in the spring. I still believe that spring is a good time to collect Larch but it has me wondering.
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    Cascade anyone?

    I think I had a mental block to styling something as a cascade. Luckily, I found this tree to open my mind about the concept. I think I had to find a true cascade to try it. The National show had a few cascades that really inspired me. Does anyone have any specific care or health tips...
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