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    New work stand

    I like it, I need to build one like that. Ben
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    Yew Collection Advice

    Wanted to post some pics as an update to yew progress. I ended up digging both yews but first I decided I needed help. I called Randy Knight of Oregon Bonsai (he had never met me) and told him about the situation and asked his help. I told him he could have the 2nd yew if he would help me...
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    Yew Collection Advice

    Thanks for feedback. For yew #2 I will cut back less and implement the other suggestions as well Ben
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    Yew Collection Advice

    Stonker!!? --the Yew Story continues. I went by that lady's house Sunday. Her boyfriend was interested in what I was doing and I explained to him I would have a better chance of keeping the tree alive If I could dig it in the fall and so he talked his girlfriend into letting me do that. Her...
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    Yew Collection Advice

    Tom, I appreciate the suggestions. How much should I cut the trees back? Ben
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    Yew Collection Advice

    I found two large yew that a lady wants removed. The only problem is she wants it removed now in the middle of summer. I am planning on going by Sunday morning so any help will be appreciated. I will also post some pics once it has been done. I have had success collecting trees before, I...
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    New to forum + Collected Alpine Fir

    I had to hike through the snow to get to this tree and the only reason I was able to dig it was because the snow had melted around the rock outcropping it was growing in. Our weather has been very late this year, the vine maples that were growing around the collection area had not even leafed...
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    New to forum + Collected Alpine Fir

    Hello all, my name is Ben and I have not had a proper introduction here. I will be brief seeing as it is late. I have been doing bonsai for around 6 years. Most things I have learned have been through reading and hanging out and talking with Masa Furukawa. Other than that its most been...
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    A few recent pots

    Proud new owner Of one of Chuck's beautiful pots I bought this pot w/out a particular tree in mind, ;) , This will be my first "find a tree to fit the pot" experience.
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