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Thanks Bill, hope they see it!!

I was wondering if anyone knew the “Japanese” term used when a group of enthusiasts sit down and critique a tree...I've seen the practice in a few magazines but don't know what it is called…Anyone got an idea!!

You got room in your truck for me Paul??

How about Graham Potter?

Nice rock Al...Would you consider parting with it if you don't plant that tree on it...Love to set trees on rocks...Did this one last November on some of that bowl rock…Have 50+ in different stages.

I'm searching the boards for information on layering a little leaf linden (Tilia cordata). Haven't found anything! I taken hard and softwood cuttings with no success. The seeds are extremely hard to propagate and that would take years. I've layered tons of trees. I know each species is...

Great save Paul, like to see it up close…:D

"East Coast Maples?" West coast suppliers can ship...I do it all the time!

"I'm changing" Well it looks like I'm changing my ways, Akadama it is!! Thanks Bob we'll see you at the next demo...

"Soil Help" Thanks Al, I've never used Akadama until recently...I got a nice redwood from Bob Shinion...He suggested Akadama for retention...Maybe you guys are on to something...The redwood loves the stuff and we all know that they love water...I'll give it a try and I'll post the...

Bill, this is what the organic consist of.. Basic Soil Mix: 1 part soil (clean top soil) 2 parts organic (sphagnum, peat and fir bark mix) 1 part sand 1 part crushed lava Thanks

I need a little help with my soil mix…I’ve used “John Nakas” soil recipe here for years and it has served me well…The high summer heat in the Sacramento area has increased year by year…I find myself watering twice and sometimes three times a day…Everything in one and two gallon pots hold...

Al, need some soil advice…The hot weather here in Sacramento is increasing year by year and my soil recipe is starting to dry out to fast…I’ve been using John Nakas mix and in the past it has served me well, now I’m a little concerned…Watering twice and sometimes three times a day…Knowing your...

"Alive But Not kicking Just Yet" Thanks Bob for the information on the soil...This is a fantastic tree and I found myself the envy of the Sacramento bunch...Hope your recovery goes well and when in Sacramento if you ever need help with anything let me know...Has anyone mentioned that your're...

Thanks for the comment, this tree came from Mendocino Coast Bonsai and all the credit goes to "Bob Shimon" for producing great stock like this...

Bob this is the tree that you did a demo on at the American Bonsai Club last May in Sacramento...I was fortunate to win it…Your recommendation was to leave it alone after the initial pruning and styling until next year…I haven’t done anything to it except knock off the new buds around the bottom...

A big thanks!!!

"Pauls Olive Stumps" Way to go buddy, nice pick's...Whats that on your chin? :)

"Carving Help" Thanks for the responses...I thought Dale only built bonsai pots, I didn't know that his store sold carving tools...Talking to him as we speak!! My next carving project...This olive is a sliver from a huge tree that was said to be almost 100 years old...Paul will give the exact...

Brian, that's exactly what I did when Bob Shimon came to our club meeting for a demo on redwoods...I bought $20 in tickets and came home with a redwood stump...Never won anything but small stuff in the past..."Best $20 I ever spent" too!!

"Carving Help" Thanks for the response and help…You’re right Paul I’m probably not going to do any more work on the base other than cleaning…The decayed wood and slugs in the nooks have been removed and I’m down to the hard wood…I need the tool to reduce the stump on the right to balance the...

I need help locating a rotary chisel similar to the “Terrier” bits that Graham Potter uses in his carving. Are there any places here in the states where I can buy one? I have a 1/4" die grinder, unfortunately the bits that I have been able to get dull extremely fast. I have a lot more work to...

Pictures! Do we have any pictures...