ColinFraser
Masterpiece
You forgot selfie contests!
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
jomawa
Shohin
As Fats waller would say, "You're feets too big."
Woodland Spirit
Chumono
Sometimes it's just an attempt to be part of the conversation.
Edit: sometimes people don't refresh the page for hours
Edit: sometimes people don't refresh the page for hours
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Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Poinking.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Cypress187
Masterpiece
Maybe i have given too much specific (unsubstantiated) advise in the past, i will try to limit that to my opinion (which can't be wrong because it's mine). But sometimes i can't help it when i see another "inside juniper" planted in mud. But you should also understand i want to test my knowledge, and what better way is there to just get it out there and get direct feedback of you Imperial Masterpieces (isn't that the function of a forum?).
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Waving my hand in the air...I have three trees that came to me out of potting season. All three are in potting soil. Though...I never claim to know all. Two were procumbens...and until I see a vision for them. They will remain with no wire and only receive horticulture needs from me. Because...they are a friend's late brother in laws bonsai. The few that were really nothing to look at that weren't stolen from his place upon his death. The nice ones...or well established were taken. Though...honestly...the smallest was wired and had a poker straight trunk so not sure what the mature ones really looked like. But, that's not the point. I'm proud of all trees on my bench. Even those three stragglers that were a past bonsai hobbiests trees. Because it means something to my friend...that I am not killing them. And for that purpose alone...I know it is some comfort to his family.
The wire job on the Serissa...it's messed up. (Also in potting soil) Lol I plan on rectifying it when it's repotted. But...at the time...I used what I had...with the knowledge I had. Thanks for Colin's video on wiring...I am looking forward to moving onward.
As for the rules...they are guidelines. I believe most are there for a reason...but...my cascade bougainvillea. It's my twisted creation and I don't believe having it follow rules will allow for the structure of the tree. It's will go down as artsy fartsy. To do otherwise will look like two trees combined and make no sense.
Honestly...I must not read all the threads...because I'm not seeing anyone really that stands out in your description. Maybe when I first joined...but I can't think of ones following that line of thought now. But, then...the new folk are not all fresh in my mind. Anyone who's done bonsai for any amount of time...will fall out of that category.
Newbies...are ignorant of such things...but they learn. Those who go on about its art...if it's in their backyard...and not my own...I don't let it eat my lunch. Horticultural comes first when offering up advice anyways...right? And...though bonsai substrate is what we use...and helps our purpose. Plants have been growing in nursery soil for more years than I've been alive. So...not that it's ideal...but...my Serissa is still doing well. (In potting soil) And they are to be quite finicky bunch from what all say.
Just saying...I think those can by reading archives...can see who's who...and grasp the knowledge that is given. Even when I first started out. If I offered advice...I spoke of my little experience. But...wanted to welcome the new person into B-Nut. Now...I'm no longer the welcome team. I don't have the time...nor the patience for some of their attitudes. Many are great folk...some I don't think will last long. Some...I root for quietly hoping they stick it out. Because it is an enjoyable hobby.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Okay...I must have really missed some threads...if more than one is seeing this. Unless...those threads were talking about is my own.You noticed, too?.......
...???But...honestly I don't feel it's me. I've come a long way. But...it's all in the eyes of the beholder.
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Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Again cypress, I wasn't referring to you specifically. Just more of a general observation. I know nothing, so I rarely ever give advice.
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You're good DarleneOkay...I must have really missed some threads...if more than one is seeing this. Unless...those threads were talking about is my own.
But...honestly I don't feel it's me. I've come a long way. But...it's all in the eyes of the beholder.
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Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Okay...I must have really missed some threads...if more than one is seeing this. Unless...those threads were talking about is my own.
But...honestly I don't feel it's me. I've come a long way. But...it's all in the eyes of the beholder.
Wasn't referring to you either caddy.
michaelj
Chumono
Bertrand Russell, on bonsai, probably: “The whole problem with the bonsai world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wise people so full of doubts.”
I may have added one word to the quote....
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Wasn't referring to you either caddy.
Well...I sort of fell into the category of potting soil...and poor wiring. Lol at least the old me with the poor wiring. Can't wait to correct all my disastrous attempts. Removed all the wire off my trees in dormant that were horrid jobs. And plan on just waiting until spring to mess with the finicky Serissa. Since they do better outdoors...have a lovely pot for it as well. A Glynn Harris pot...(Erin Pottery the father of the father/son team of potters sells new glaze techniques on Etsy.com)
Potting soil has to wait to be rectified...I may pot them up right as winter is ending...I really need my dormant trees to see dormancy. And I'm afraid to mess with the junipers roots and have them freeze. And...I'm not putting my dormant trees in warmer temps just for some mediocre trees at best.
garywood
Chumono
Nothing to do with the thread but while we're on quotes, a couple that I like
Josh Billings---- It's not that they don't know. It's just they know so much that ain't so--- 1865
Mark Twain---- First make sure you have all the facts. Then you can arrange them anyway you like--
Human nature, been around for a while ;-)
jomawa
Shohin
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Bobby the Brain Heenan. (Used to be a manager in pro wrestling)
Win if you can.
Lose if you must.
But always cheat.
Woodland Spirit
Chumono
This thread is entertaining.
Especially the hypocrisy.
Followed closely by the sanctimonious and pecksniffian.
Especially the hypocrisy.
Followed closely by the sanctimonious and pecksniffian.
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
Not you at all Darlene.
But there are people that give advice on techniques that they only read about or think may work. When they haven't done any of this before.
You see them out there. At first it's "Hi, I'm new and my tree is dieing,can you help?"
Then a month or two later they're explaining to other people how bonsai should be done. Giving wrong information or weird information that has nothing to do with growing a bonsai at all. And the really sad thing is that they believe that they are right. And sadder is the poor soul who takes their bad advice and applies it.
Anymore I just let them go for it. Because if someone tries to correct these people or say what they give as advice as no good they still argue that they are right.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Ahhh a few threads back...is coming to light with your words. Gotcha...
