Photos of gutted out gazebo...ideas?

[JudyB]

He said...worst thing one can do for their trees is baby them over winter.

No, the worst thing would be to under-protect them and have a winter like we did last year. Just ask about 70% or more of people that I've heard of that lost trees last year.

I always think that this is wrongful to tell people. There is a right way and a wrong way to protect trees, of course, but that kind of comment provokes the wrong idea.

 

[monza]

It's a nice looking gazebo. The best storage would be on the ground below it, all mulched in and enclosed… not what you want to hear. My back hurt thinking of those stairs and carrying bonsai in grow out boxes.

 

[Cadillactaste]

It's a nice looking gazebo. The best storage would be on the ground below it, all mulched in and enclosed… not what you want to hear. My back hurt thinking of those stairs and carrying bonsai in grow out boxes.

Actually if one uses the side stairs...not many stairs...just steps along the deck to get you there. A nice cart on wheels is something I need to add.

Nope...that won't happen...though...the part under the landing next to it could eventually one day work. Something to think about. Maybe toss up some decking along the posts...and block it in. (Is how we've enclosed other areas.)

 

[GrimLore]

I was talking to Steve with PCB and I am to call him Wednesday. He said...worst thing one can do for their trees is baby them over winter. And to call him he said...no the blinds wouldn't work. So maybe the window plastic link you shared the way to go. Is there a life expectancy with those do you know?

It gets installed with a spray bottle of water - it is plastic and static. Very easy install and can be simply peeled of and used again after washing. It is a simple "film" and can be purchased to have a lot of different values. We use different here but I think that link I tossed will be ok. I would say even darker so the last Velcro pad idea would "to me" be better and easier to do...

Grimmy

 

[Vin]

What an awesome space Darlene! If it were mine I would add insulation since the walls are opened already. I would also tile the floor and walls up to the bottom of the sills. Adding shelves just below the sill around the entire circumference is a must. The final must for me would be a two-thirds round worktable in the center of the room with an adjustable stool. But that's just me..

 

[Cadillactaste]

It gets installed with a spray bottle of water - it is plastic and static. Very easy install and can be simply peeled of and used again after washing. It is a simple "film" and can be purchased to have a lot of different values. We use different here but I think that link I tossed will be ok. I would say even darker so the last Velcro pad idea would "to me" be better and easier to do...

Grimmy

Been reading about the kit a must that comes with a spray. Going to go that route. Since the hubby got rid of his hot tub to do this for me. I at least need to give it a go. I don't think he would go for the Velcro dots and poster board. We bring clients to our home to see the quality of his work. (General contractor) Surely if we can put a mural on a ceiling...we can apply this. I do appreciate that link Grimmy.

 

[Cadillactaste]

What an awesome space Darlene! If it were mine I would add insulation since the walls are opened already. I would also tile the floor and walls up to the bottom of the sills. Adding shelves just below the sill around the entire circumference is a must. The final must for me would be a two-thirds round worktable in the center of the room with an adjustable stool. But that's just me..

Plans to insulate...plans to run wood that we'll paint the trim color along the walls following the the same direction as trim that is there. ( I think ) Then shelves as ones suggested under the windows. I put on hold the idea of a pergola like upper shelf above three of the windows at a diagonal. It would look cluttered most likely and drive me nuts. To the point...not sure I would use it. Also that would allow me to hang the curtains up high for looks only. Later if I need the storage we can always add it.

Found a grit textured rubber tile I liked. For non-slip if I would get water on the floor. I absolutely hate wet tile!

Now...I am contemplating a mobile island table. Unsure at this time what I want it to be. Found a cool adjustable round table...with an industrial look. (Photo attached)

Then found this...which caught my eye. A deluxe bonsai adjustable table. (Does anyone have one? Do they like theirs?)
http://www.mecobonsai.com/p-13-deluxe-workstand.aspx

But honestly I want something with character for the center area that can be moved out of the way if I want it moved. Yet practical for use. I keep looking at antiques too...something that has drawers and an enamel/porcelain top maybe? Who knows...when I see it...I'll know it. I do know I want nothing that can't be moved out of the way. For an island work area.

 

[Vin]

You got it going on girl! (can't believe I just wrote that) If you could only find an antique printers table:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/7219370/Vintage-Wood-and-Metal-Industrial-Printers-Table-traditional-nightstands-and-bedside-tables

or:

 

[Cadillactaste]

You got it going on girl! (can't believe I just wrote that) If you could only find an antique printers table:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/7219370/Vintage-Wood-and-Metal-Industrial-Printers-Table-traditional-nightstands-and-bedside-tables

or:

I am not easily amused...but your words in (...) amused me to the point I laughed out loud! Thanks for the ideal of the antique printers table. It will allow me to broaden my search. That thing is SWEET! Thanks for the compliment as well. (Now you can see how one nicknamed me cadillactaste...though...honestly I am a jeep girl! )

 

[Vin]

(Now you can see how one nicknamed me cadillactaste...though...honestly I am a jeep girl! )

Maybe it's time for a new Avatar? By the way, you have a beautiful home!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Maybe it's time for a new Avatar? By the way, you have a beautiful home!

Thank you again...for the kind words.

I could put up my tire cover on my jeep for my avatar. My dad HATES it. He thinks it advertises a woman drives the vehicle. ( I get that...but I still had to have it. ) Everyone around town knows my jeep from a few look alike jeeps because of my tire cover.

I'll never drive a Cadillac. (No offense to those who love them...I'm a jeep sort of gal)

 

[fore]

Darlene, I've used both a used barber chair base with wood top, and this pre made one: http://www.hollowcreekbonsai.com/ec...grade-deluxe-model-workstand-for-bonsai.rhtml

I'm tall, so the barber chairs a bit short for me, the pre made is solid, but obv. takes more time to adj the tables ht. vs. a pneumatic one. Just more options...

 

[Cadillactaste]

Darlene, I've used both a used barber chair base with wood top, and this pre made one: http://www.hollowcreekbonsai.com/ec...grade-deluxe-model-workstand-for-bonsai.rhtml

I'm tall, so the barber chairs a bit short for me, the pre made is solid, but obv. takes more time to adj the tables ht. vs. a pneumatic one. Just more options...

Thanks...really trying to figure out what will work best for me. I'm 5'7" so...average height.
Pondering this table...though not thrilled about the green. (Though it maybe cuter in person) Contemplating stripping it. Or sanding it so it's not as heavily painted but a distressed feel. But the possum belly drawer is lined and separated for sugar and flour. Thinking substrate bins? Going to check a few antique stores...but...I am leaning toward something similar I think. I think the porcelain top I won't have to worry about damaging it as a wood one.

I have also seen table top locking turntables...is the stand more desirable?

Curious if a bonsai stand thread might be already here somewhere...off to check the search engine.

Edit: called about it...they say it's sturdy built and the drawers work good. (Two top drawers and the flour/sugar possum belly bin) The green is actually growing on me. Lol it's an hour from home...up near my in laws. Going to possibly take a look at it by the end of the week. Definitely needs distressed sanded I think. So it matches the wear on the table top.

 

[fore]

I guess I'm just more for a practical stand Darlene. This is something I just found to show you your choices: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/fuo/4634150444.html

Take the chair off, mount a top and good to go. Plus, at 5'7...this would work well for you. But I think you have your mind set on an antique, which is fine. Just prob. not as useful as it's really is helpful to have an adjustable table ht for working on diff. sized trees.

 

[Cadillactaste]

I guess I'm just more for a practical stand Darlene. This is something I just found to show you your choices: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/fuo/4634150444.html

Take the chair off, mount a top and good to go. Plus, at 5'7...this would work well for you. But I think you have your mind set on an antique, which is fine. Just prob. not as useful as it's really is helpful to have an adjustable table ht for working on diff. sized trees.

Hm-mmm food for thought. I was thinking...of getting something adjustable to sit on the table...no? The link that was shown showed it can be low as well as tall right? So sat on top of the table to work from. So I can have all my stuff scattered at arms reach.

 

[Cadillactaste]

Well...I learned I need heat out there with a thermostat. I called another bonsai nursery in Iowa and the one I wanted was sold. But...he said he won't sell me anything...until I get a better set up. Not wishing for me to fail...he said...yes, the window cover we discussed sounded like wise investments. (Thanks for sound advice) His biggest concern...though after my concern with the heat...was...extreme cold. And suggested a farm heater...with a thermostat set at freezing. That would kick on...on the chance of extreme cold so the trees don't die. So going to look into the site farm tech. And see what they offer. Most likely calling so I get it right.

 

[GrimLore]

They can freeze, they are not tropicals or vegetables... geesh.

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

They can freeze, they are not tropicals or vegetables... geesh.

Grimmy

I was looking at a shimpaku bunjin as a second runner up...he wouldn't sell it to me. Not with the -20's we had last winter...and the building being raised off the ground. Not until I had a winter in and know what the room keeps. Nice guy...nice materials. Found him on the bonsai nursery list here on the forum.

 

[GrimLore]

I was looking at a shimpaku bunjin as a second runner up...he wouldn't sell it to me. Not with the -20's we had last winter...and the building being raised off the ground. Not until I had a winter in and know what the room keeps. Nice guy...nice materials. Found him on the bonsai nursery list here on the forum.

We discussed a low R value insulation. That with the good windows you already have and not having full sun restriction I could be pretty darn certain that room will never go below 10ish no matter how cold it gets. But hey - you have a full winter to observe and what you have will do fine. Why introduce anything new at this point - just curious.

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

We discussed a low R value insulation. That with the good windows you already have and not having full sun restriction I could be pretty darn certain that room will never go below 10ish no matter how cold it gets. But hey - you have a full winter to observe and what you have will do fine. Why introduce anything new at this point - just curious.

Grimmy

Honestly...my heads spinning. Zone friendly plants should do fine in an enclosed area without wind damage. When it comes to cold I assumed. But...he gave up a sale so...figured he must have some concerns. I explained good double hung windows...and the room would be insulated. But...being raised off the ground was his biggest concern I think with temps possibly going colder than normal. This was to be fun...it's so confusing.

I called to order this...it's more of a novelty than bonsai material. But I liked it. Though the price decent. But it had been sold.
http://www.bonsaitrees.com/detail.php?id=1801&catid=1

My second runner up. Which he said...he would be glad to sell to me once I get my set up figured out.

http://www.bonsaitrees.com/detail.php?id=1650&catid=1