M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Whoopsie! I guess I ought to learn to read better.
With over six decades of steps already on my own body, I cringe at the idea something will only take "a couple decades".
Yes, and thanks for the reminder, I realize I'm not alone in my frustration, and I'm simply venting out load what I have come to realize through trial and (too much) error. There is a gross difference between "wow, that's a fantastic bonsai, and I'm going to create one for myself" and the real reality of "man, this bonsai thing just ain't what it seemed to be at first, (created only in my mind), especially doing deciduous and having to do multiple chops and annual steps, for how ever many years, to maybe have something to show to friends, ( not even trying for the bar of bonsai show quality).Most of us are right there with you. You gotta enjoy the process, and maybe buy some things closer to show ready.
Not necessarily, but it helps keep me from going stark raving crazy.
OK, I'll allow you that bit of truth, but please keep it a secret.Way too late! Thats kind of an oxymoron! Sorce
This is the picture of the shoots I was asking about. Should I remove shoots this low?Lower than I would ever have a permanent branch. do I am to leave them to help promote the trunk growth and cut later, but then have a scar to deal with.
I would and have been. Focus energy to the upper most of the plant.This is the picture of the shoots I was asking about. Should I remove shoots this low?