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  1. chicago1980

    "Cosmic" style bonsai -- Thoughts?

    I enjoy the style of the tree, and people's responses are great to see and read The display didn't ring my bell as much as the tree alone. Cheers to the discussion
  2. chicago1980

    "Cosmic" style bonsai -- Thoughts?

    Can you share other examples of this style? Thank you
  3. chicago1980

    Setting up a greenhouse in my yard in the midwest!

    If you are serious about the adventure I would highly recommend visiting Hidden Garden in Willowbrook. There is a 24x30 or maybe large tropical greenhouse with tropical bonsai. I'm sure Jeff would be willing to share his experience with you and some tips. Enjoy the adventure.
  4. chicago1980

    Finding Soil (Pumice / Lava) in Chicago area after relocating

    It's a wonderful place. See you there at Saturday bonsai or maybe a workshop with Mauro or Todd.
  5. chicago1980

    Finding Soil (Pumice / Lava) in Chicago area after relocating

    There are several nurseries and hydroponic stores throughout Chicago that sell pumice and lava. Also the above Hidden Garden in Willowbrook has akadama, pumice, and lava by the ton or in large bags. Also have well over 500+ yamadori for sale collected by Randy Knight.
  6. chicago1980

    What it the most you have ever spent on a single bonsai pot? (results will be anonymous)

    That is excessive mark up. Where are you located? A $30 pot now being $500 seems almost unimaginable
  7. chicago1980

    What it the most you have ever spent on a single bonsai pot? (results will be anonymous)

    Here is another of the higher end pots. Syuzan 51.2 x 39.4 x 15.2 cm.
  8. chicago1980

    Western Juniper Yamadori -- Design Ideas

    Hope it recovers well
  9. chicago1980

    Western Juniper Yamadori -- Design Ideas

    Who did you use to ship the tree?
  10. chicago1980

    Western Juniper Yamadori -- Design Ideas

    How's this Western coming along?
  11. chicago1980

    Bonsai of Japan

    Load perfectly fine on my phone and laptop. Thank you for putting the effort to into the photos and sharing. Looks to be a kick ass 4 week trip
  12. chicago1980

    The 2024 Yamadori/Collecting Thread

    Congratulations, cheers to a great spring
  13. chicago1980

    The 2024 Yamadori/Collecting Thread

    How are everyone's collected trees from 2023? In my area, the weather has been extremely challenging.
  14. chicago1980

    Evolution of Mirai Live

    It is an amazing platform, the best bonsai online experience I have participated in. Mirai has put on hundreds of hours of high-quality Bonsai content.
  15. chicago1980

    Bonsai auctions and “imported” trees. Legal or not?

    What indicates these are illegal shipped in trees and or stolen?
  16. chicago1980

    Pumice - east coast resource?

    Sizes that arrived from build a soil
  17. chicago1980

    What's the most you have ever spent on a single tree? (finished or pre-bonsai or yamadori or raw stock)

    Interesting data set. Have some fun with the conclusions
  18. chicago1980

    Pumice - east coast resource?

    Received the pumice from build a soil. I'll sift the soil tomorrow and share the ratio I received. So far it looks good. Definitely not as clean or precise sizing as general pumice. The savings may be worth it if I can shift out enough of the largest stone.
  19. chicago1980

    The Accent (Companion) Plant Thread

    Wonderful to see
  20. chicago1980

    The rumors are true. Bjorn is moving back to Japan

    Absolutely you can. Have fun with all of it.
  21. chicago1980

    Best 100 Dollars you ever spent on Bonsai

    Workshop with Mauro Stemberger when several years ago
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