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I am fearing and loving this species. It is also odd that it is not so tough when it comes to repotting. (I am stressing over the repot of an exquisite collected jack pine this week. If I repot and it dies, the reason will be because I repotted. If I don't repot and it dies, it will be...

Hmmmmm, Cottonwood (southern tree) seemed like a good guess until Will's hint included dogsleds and snowshoes - which indicates a northern tree to me. Western hemlock - Tsuga heterophylla is my guess. (...and strictly speaking, I did a google on hemlock. - a cheat)

Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata): Native Americans thought that by touching the tree, the spiritual power of the red cedar could be transferred to those that honored the tree.

Eastern White Pine would be my best guess, also. My land is plentiful with eastern white pine beasts and I have heard the stories of ship builders related to the long straight trees prized for masts.

My backyard on a foggy New England day...

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Tom - I agree. However, in addition, the original foliage outline echoes the outline of the ruin. That long flowing branch is needed not just for character but also for repetition of that long lazy line. -Candy

Your thinking is confirmed, Mr. Behr.

Al - Don't you just love collected material? This is a wonderful piece of material with character. The "bones" of this one is strong. Good base, taper, movement, and health. I'll bet that you are having a good time making your mark on this one. I am interested in watching the...

Chris - I don't see the "victory" of nature over the works of man in the stated compositions. Rather, the impermanence of man and nature. To me, Behr (and others) has managed to capture wabi sabi. Andrew Juniper claims, "if an object or expression can bring about, within us, a sense of...

Behr - Your composition is evocative and you did a good job in communicating your cultural landscape. I like it very much. You found a good substitute (rosemary) to represent the honey mesquite. I was reminded of the following Nick Lenz creation. Nick used cotoneaster to represent apple...

Kevin - Bonsai West and New England Bonsai are both good bonsai nurseries. You may also want to check out Royal Bonsai Gardens. PS: Colin has bought a new house and is moving from Salem soon. (Danvers?) He has a workshop/gallery at Bonsai West. -Candy

Kevin- Sometimes we have to learn the hard way for the lesson to really hit home. Tom is right: your wisteria will be unhappy and languish inside, even if you mist several times a day. And you are also correct: this is a cheap way for Lindsey to learn the lesson. Unfortunately, dead trees...

This may confirm that thought: surreal bonsai in development However, his book is more on the horticulture of collected trees and if you are looking for the art or creative aspect, you may be disappointed. Nick does push the envelope. His creative genius combined with his mastery of the...

Andy - My first thought was about the roots. Tridents are known for their characteristic root flare. A trident without symetrical roots and a substantial flare may make sub-standard bonsai. I wonder if you found indications of a base in your potting of the tree. If you air-layer, you...

Will - No offense taken - but it does make me wince a bit. I have been called a lot worse ...:o I'll just have to work harder on my own projects to make them worth remembering. Thanks. Your long time friend in bonsai. -Candy

Will - Many here strive, in their own path, to be better artists. Some have learned to fine-tune some bonsai lessons more than others. If one were to be known as a wonderful waterer of bonsai plants, could we put that title upon him? Would you like to be known as the bonsai waterer? Dosen't...

Will - I have been labeled a collecter and "Patron of the Arts" many times and it is not a title that I embrace. I have several quality trees that I have been fortunate to buy and they do give me pleasure and provide inspiration and study material. I like to share the beauty of these...

Quite a comfortable place to be! -Many "old" friends and familiar faces. Yes. They are teaching me. They are sensitive to branch bending, especially young branches. (Cambium layer easily seperates.) I do not yet know the prime time to disturb roots but I have learned to be careful and do...

...and the resulting two new crab apple trees in early development...

Last weeks project: Crab apple air layer separation. Stock from Oregon Bonsai (Thanks Rich and Jason!) I choose an air layer as a viable option because of the long straight trunk bottom did not harmonize with the top of the tree. 1. Stock as advertised 2. Airlayer started in late April...

Vance - Collected in the spring by a friend. New addition to my bench last week. Once it is healthy, tree and me will share some good times. I antiicipate a good share of carving and deadwood on this one. -Candy

Will - Since you are sharing your new jack pines, I thought that I would chime in with my new jack pine (also collected). For scale, the growing box is 40 inches long. -Candy

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