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Man I miss Dale... what a great friend.

One thing to be aware of is their need for LOTS of light. They won't do well indoors unless you have a crazy lighting system. They will drop leaves quickly without nearly full sun.

First 'Apple Blossom' boug of the year.

Cupid Emu Bush (Eremophilia maculata var. brevifolia) putting on a show!

The essence of bonsai is emotional and the feelings the image evokes, mainly to the creator so while it’s not ready for any shows just yet, if it opened the door to this world for you and thus you have an emotional connection or feeling it brings you then for you, it’s bonsai. I’m finally after...

Just to be aware Pomes are notorious for not coming true to seed. The only way to keep the variety is cuttings or layers.

Amazing species that has long interested me!!! Post yours up!!!

+1 to @minkes on collecting locally: Here are some of my recent hauls: The first image is Texas Ebony (Ebenopsis ebano) pods at least 200 seed maybe more..., The second I got at the local Mexican market produce section to try they are Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) we'll see if they are viable...

I always think about this video from Graham Potter when this question is asked... Goodness it's 15 years old!!! LOL I remember when it was released!! Oh my...

Everything we do in bonsai is about appearance... Appearance of age, appearance of size etc... So yeah if you can make a convincing image with it, you can and should use it if you want to. The debate raged back in the day but as I said Jim Smith was a bonsai legend... He had the final word on if...

The official answer is, it depends... some lend themselves to bonsai training better than others. Portulacaria afra for one gets rather woody and is an excellent candidate the late Jim Smith settled this debate many years ago. others that are succulent (ish) can be seen in the Bursera thread. So...

This has to be included for your wish list... Two former members who are great in their own right. Forward by Walter Pall celebrating a true father of American Bonsai and perhaps the most under appreciated master of all time.

Mauro is such a great guy!!! Someone with that much talent who is humble and kind is hard to find.

Great seed resource: Sheffield's Seed Company One great thing is they provide germination guide Interesting company and uncommon seeds: J. L. Hudson, Seedsman

Anyone know why I bought this??? If you can still find the incandescent ones they make an awesome heat mat for propagation.

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I don't get on FB much anymore but that might be a good reason... Socials tend to be a massive time suck for me!!! LOL I am already in that group I do believe.

I like these very very much... Well done

Greg, you have been more than generous for many many years... It's likely well beyond time for those of us who value this resource to help on a consistent basis... Do what you need to do my friend.

Your biggest threat now is over watering... don't worry too much about dropping leaves, they do that under the best conditions sometimes. Don't over react just give it as much light as possible. Allow it to slightly dry before watering... It will likely be fine they are tough...

Are seeds widely available? If so how is the viability?

This might be an odd request but here goes... I have a tree... a special tree, that is tied to some very specific and quite traumatic things in my life. It's still a work in progress but I want to start the search for the right pot. I want it to be commissioned for this tree specifically. I am...

BTW what's the consensus of a decent price for a Bursera fagaroides with a 1.5-2" base?

I mean... you almost don't need the tag to tell if I'm being honest.

It seems there are many myths regarding Ports... #1 "You can’t water it more than once a month". The fact? It 100% depends on the ambient temp. When temps are over 100F I water at least daily. They love water and will grow like weeds. #2) "you can’t fertilize it" Fact: They are relatively heavy...