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I think it would be a fair discussion either way. It is an important distinction, though. I also think it's a fair assumption that most of us as members of the bonsai community do actually care about the health of that community. It's cavalier to say "I don't care about anyone but what happens...

Is the question "Should we care?" or "Why should we care?" Very different questions requiring very different thought processes to answer. It seems we are discussing the first when the OP asked the second.

Looks like a privet and if they have a good base, they make nice bonsai. Others may have more info about specific variety, etc.

First, Apple sure does tell you all of that info. They sell multiple models with different specs, etc. Second, it's not secrets folks want. We want the length of the cutting edge... Is it possible that because folks have experienced them to be wonderful tools that they are defending them against...

You guys and your california weather. My trees will be in hiding for another 6 weeks I bet... and you're already out collecting! I need to take a road trip lol

Vance, the last challenge was almost all junipers if I remember correctly. This rule distinction is for variety's sake. And, after all, this is just for fun. It's not Noelanders...

I thought he said that the rule would be non coniferous evergreens. That would put the yew outside of the rules, as it is coniferous, right? Or did I miss something? I think I missed something.

Mine looks iffy. I'll be surprised if it's alive come April. I think I got a little too aggressive in the pruning.

Collected this Alder from a creek bed last April. Will be chopping it way back this spring.

get your fingers into the soil and feel for surface roots. See what she's got under the skirt :P

I agree with Judy. Try changing the planting angle some and rotate it. While nebari is very important, it is also vital that the tree not be leaning away from the viewer. You want the tree to look like it's leaning in to give you a hug, not pulling away because your breath stinks...

I get your point, Vin. However, I didn't get the impression that the OP wanted to know trade secrets or any details that shouldn't be a part of the advertisement of the goods. He mentions things like the length of the cutting blade, for example. Wanting to know that is kind of essential when...

I have no information on masakuni tools at all. Mostly because I couldn't find much besides people saying they are good. I respect that, but some product details help. Kaneshin has a very informative site, as you've said, and that's what persuaded me to order from them. I don't know how good...

Nope. Just a question. I assumed they'd refer to the conventions of baseball in japanese and not English, but wasn't sure. I figure if they don't worry about English terms for baseball, then we shouldn't care too much about Japanese terms for bonsai, though.

Serious question: When the japanese discuss baseball, do they talk about balls and strikes or do they use japanese words for these things?

Why would the U be silent?

And that is exactly the point of the video. Collect the boxwood and keep it alive. Not seeing why the aggressive tone to this conversation from you.

I'm grateful that those with experience are willing to share it as well. So many people seem to spit in their faces when the advice doesn't mesh with what they want to do.

One knows because they've collected, as Walter recommended, a tree with little value from a local location and have been able to keep it alive. Once that is possible, you know you have the basic skills to keep yamadori alive. Then consider collecting trees of value. I do understand that...

Thanks for the additional photos. I'd still like to see one where the horizontal-ish branch is nearly pointing at the camera, just to the left of center, so you can really see into the area you opened up by removing that hunk. There doesn't look like a bad angle on this thing. Nice pick up!

Try turning it so that you can see directly in between those two front branches. It will expose the scar you just made, but I think you'll be able to see the two right trunks better. let's have a look.

Judy, could you rotate maybe 20 degrees counter clockwise from the angle of pic two above and let us have a look?

I like the decision to remove that section. It opens it up and really shows off the strength of the trunk even more, I think. Thanks for the update.

Brian, can you clarify this statement for me? Specifically, do you use Gremel wire because it's cheaper or because it's good? You say you use Gremel wire and that you use what's cheap. Wasn't sure if you were talking about copper vs. aluminum or I dunno... I'm having a cookie hangover today and...

I don't know about the strength of the wire... I think that the big differences amongst the copper wires is how soft it is before use and work hardening. The softer it is at first, the easier it is to apply. Some people are much better at annealing the copper wire for use. I'm quite new and...