August
Chumono
Hey folks, new to this site; is there a new contest started yearly? I've been itching to get in one one but am very behind for any of the current contests. Anyone know what the process is like?
Contest for 2023?
- Thread starter August
- Start date
It's Kev
Omono
Watch this space and wait, alternatively, host your own.
I don’t host since I have 0 power of influence so my suggestions will gain as much traction as well.
Maybe something pops up closer to spring
I don’t host since I have 0 power of influence so my suggestions will gain as much traction as well.
Maybe something pops up closer to spring
RJG2
Omono
To expand on this: contests are normally created by any user that has a good contest idea.
You basically make a thread in the main contests forum proposing your idea. If enough people like it and it gains traction, @Bonsai Nut will create a specific sub-forum for it, and the user who proposed it will be the sub-forum moderator/admin.
So, got any ideas @August ?
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Too many already. Join one of them instead.
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
There IS a bunch going now..
But if you wanted a specific contest..
You could brainstorm, in a thread like this, for example: "Does anyone want to do a MAME FICUS contest?"...
And gauge interest.
Then you start a thread in the "Contests Forum"...
But I think this...
But if you wanted a specific contest..
You could brainstorm, in a thread like this, for example: "Does anyone want to do a MAME FICUS contest?"...
And gauge interest.
Then you start a thread in the "Contests Forum"...
But I think this...
...is a wise insight.
Kanorin
Omono
New contests don't just go and make themselves. If you build it, they will come!
...or something like that.
How about a mame sycamore contest for a little extra challenge?
...or something like that.
How about a mame sycamore contest for a little extra challenge?
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Just say "Mame Compound Acer".... And be a true jackass!
Sycamore'd be really neat, though!
ZombieNick
Mame
Are you suggesting they join a contest started in 2021 or older (I see just one started in the last year - 2022, unless I am not seeing the full list).
I'd say make your own like others are suggesting (I'd be happy to participate, just post an idea). Joining a contest when you are years behind doesn't make sense to me...
August
Chumono
Agreed. Plus the 2022 one is basically barred for entry now; you had to buy the tree by December 22. That's okay, I'm sure one will pop up, though with seed season around the corner, I'm feeling antsy
n8
Shohin
27-Year Nebari Challenge. Go!
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Agreed!
I had not considered this for newer members.
I will help, too.
Ok.. let's spit-brain-ball-storm.
I said Mame Ficus.
Kanorin refined it to mame sycamore.
That's good.. get it rolling!
Here are some new suggestions...(gotta get my crap ideas out of the way.... Progress!)
*Fusion contest from seedling or (less than)1cm starter material.
*Kusamono bonanza!
*"Broom"-showdown.
*Windswept forest/with water element (assumed or actual)..
I'll keep thinking...
No wrong answers!
I had not considered this for newer members.
I will help, too.
Ok.. let's spit-brain-ball-storm.
I said Mame Ficus.
Kanorin refined it to mame sycamore.
That's good.. get it rolling!
Here are some new suggestions...(gotta get my crap ideas out of the way.... Progress!
)*Fusion contest from seedling or (less than)1cm starter material.
*Kusamono bonanza!
*"Broom"-showdown.
*Windswept forest/with water element (assumed or actual)..
I'll keep thinking...
No wrong answers!
jszg
Mame
Neagari or root-over-rock contest? A good contest is a bit like an étude, I think.
JackHammer
Chumono
Forest raft contest.... ? ... but I am very out of the loop on these things.
Kanorin
Omono
The two ideas above: root over rock or kusamono bonanza. I like those a lot. Quite different than any of the current ones.
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
How’s about a warp speed styling contest?
like get a new nursery stock juniper under 25$ and we see where you get it in 1 year!
I guess this is something I’d like to do.. like, every year!
August
Chumono
The r/bonsai reddit does this!How’s about a warp speed styling contest?
like get a new nursery stock juniper under 25$ and we see where you get it in 1 year!
I guess this is something I’d like to do.. like, every year!
I like both of those too. Root over rock would probably be the best bet to get people interested. Why not both?
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Kusamono bonanza has my vote. It could be as short as 1 season, but still go as long as you want it to.
Been looking for an excuse to motivate myself to start some anyway.
Another noob friendly one might be succulent mame. Jade, portulacaria, etc.
Cement pot build-off
Weed tree dash: have to start with something that invaded your yard
Grocery store seed: eat it then plant it
August
Chumono
Here's an idea. Succulent from seed. I like all of these though. Why not do them all 
Edit: if anybody else is interested in kusamono bonanza and succulent from seed, let me know. I would be down to help in whatever capacity I can.
Further edit: seeing some very promising and cool stuff from this shop: https://unusualseeds.net/product-category/crassula-seeds/page/6/
Edit: if anybody else is interested in kusamono bonanza and succulent from seed, let me know. I would be down to help in whatever capacity I can.
Further edit: seeing some very promising and cool stuff from this shop: https://unusualseeds.net/product-category/crassula-seeds/page/6/
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Woocash
Omono
What in the world is a Kusamono bonanza? You lot talk like it‘s common knowledge! 
Deets peeps!
I like ROR, Neagari, raft etc. Something more technical. Then again, I would only be a maybe for entry. So many projects, so little time…..
Deets peeps!I like ROR, Neagari, raft etc. Something more technical. Then again, I would only be a maybe for entry. So many projects, so little time…..
Kanorin
Omono
It’s when 40+ people start feverishly and simultaneously assembling kusamono from all over the world!What in the world is a Kusamono bonanza? You lot talk like it‘s common knowledge!
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