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Happened upon this...pick up only. And thought to myself...those UK folk always seems to have amazing gardens and accents in their gardens. Curious what their bonsai look like.

(My frog footed bonsai pot came from the UK)


Auction site in the UK
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USA...we get this :( mind you not listed as a bonsai...but for a similar price which is crazy. (I know...we've discussed this before as to what someone will decide value for and purchases it for is in the eye of the beholder...but still...)

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What a difference in stock on auction sights...amazes me. I find I have looked off and on for wisteria bonsai on eBay to no avail nothing worth writing home about.
 
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Goodness...rambling...sorry guys. I am bored...and excited on my wisteria purchase that was shipped out today. (Not the photo representing the states product in the above thread ;) )

It boggles my mind one lugging around the larger bonsai. Though I do appreciate their looks. I think...Shohin are more my size.
 
Cadillactaste said:
Goodness...rambling...sorry guys. I am bored...and excited on my wisteria purchase that was shipped out today. (Not the photo representing the states product in the above thread ;) )

It boggles my mind one lugging around the larger bonsai. Though I do appreciate their looks. I think...Shohin are more my size.
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It is not uncommon to use a hydraulic lift cart if you are working alone. Makes the big stuff easy in many ways.

Grimmy
 
Their bonsai is amazing. Have you watched Kaizen Bonsai (Graham Potter) videos on youtube?

We also have couple of new (newbie) members here with amazing bonsai talent. Check the posts of Smithy (UK) and ChrisV (Neatherlands). There may be more I don't know.

We need more European & Asian talents join this forum. ;) :cool:
 
BTW, just go to landscaping nurseries...you will find good sized wisteria through them. I heard they are difficult to kill once rooted. ;)
 
Poink88 said:
BTW, just go to landscaping nurseries...you will find good sized wisteria through them. I heard they are difficult to kill once rooted. ;)
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There are a couple on Grandmothers farm. One is a MONSTER and 40 years ago Grandfather chopped it off at ground level with a chainsaw. The other one only has a few inch base and I will be collecting it finally this spring. It grew on its own against a tall Mulberry 20 foot away from the big one and extends easily 18 foot up the tree. Once they are established I consider them invasive but we will see what happens potted.

Grimmy
 
GrimLore said:
There are a couple on Grandmothers farm. One is a MONSTER and 40 years ago Grandfather chopped it off at ground level with a chainsaw. The other one only has a few inch base and I will be collecting it finally this spring. It grew on its own against a tall Mulberry 20 foot away from the big one and extends easily 18 foot up the tree. Once they are established I consider them invasive but we will see what happens potted.

Grimmy
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I heard that you only need a little root and it will survive. Where you take it from...it is supposed to sprout like crazy also from the remaining roots.

Not my experience but from posts of people who collected these.
 
Poink88 said:
I heard that you only need a little root and it will survive. Where you take it from...it is supposed to sprout like crazy also from the remaining roots.

Not my experience but from posts of people who collected these.
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Yes they need very little root. I have collected smaller and just tossed them in 50/50 dry stall and horse bedding and they took well for the 2 years I had them like that and did fine when I planted them at the old place. I also found using 0-20-20 lightly once in Spring and Summer did not stop them from blooming. They are pretty much a "hands off" plant once they take.

Grimmy
 
I'm hoping to find a kiddie pool-sized pot for this behemoth. I'll need an army to move it, so I'm in no rush to dig it up.
No hands-off with this one. If I didnt prune hard about twice a year, I wouldnt be able to contain it. It stands about 5 feet tall without counting the shoots it sends off in every direction.
 

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I'm hoping to find a kiddie pool-sized pot for this behemoth. I'll need an army to move it, so I'm in no rush to dig it up.
No hands-off with this one. If I didnt prune hard about twice a year, I wouldnt be able to contain it. It stands about 5 feet tall without counting the shoots it sends off in every direction.
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That would do just fine in a 24 to 30 inch wide pot about 6 inches deep. They take a Brutal root cut real well. The pain I found with them is they need a serious root trim every year once potted. I decided this year to REALLY photo document everything so when this all melts and I do not need to break out the Canoe to get to it I will post the process. It will be about the same base size as that and I will chop it to a foot or two as it is an easy 18 foot now. Out of 5 smaller I have done and given away two were tossed by the new owners and three were put in the ground AMAZING growth on these things but I was happy to get the containers back :p

Grimmy
 
GrimLore said:
It is not uncommon to use a hydraulic lift cart if you are working alone. Makes the big stuff easy in many ways.

Grimmy
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I've a bum shoulder...have even done physical therapy. So I really worry of self injury with manipulating the big guys. I do light training to strengthen but...don't wish to set myself back any on that end. But there is always that for others...not sure how one would go about manipulating a tree around without self injury. If it's to large.
 
Poink88 said:
Their bonsai is amazing. Have you watched Kaizen Bonsai (Graham Potter) videos on youtube?

We also have couple of new (newbie) members here with amazing bonsai talent. Check the posts of Smithy (UK) and ChrisV (Neatherlands). There may be more I don't know.

We need more European & Asian talents join this forum. ;) :cool:
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No I have not...I will though have to make a point to do so. I will also check those newbie posts. Over in the UK they have a keen eye on gardens and attention to details. That I wish we had back in the states. When I google accents for gardens I find really unusual stuff that can't be shipped from the UK. Some can...and I've gotten a few things shipped. Never disappointed with anything that has arrived.
 
Poink88 said:
BTW, just go to landscaping nurseries...you will find good sized wisteria through them. I heard they are difficult to kill once rooted. ;)
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Picked me up a wisteria semi cascade...it was shipped out yesterday...thanks to Adair informing me of one he seen unpacked at the bonsai nursery he was at. He said it wouldn't last the weekend...and I was fortunate to grab it up. :o so I'm good...but thanks. Steve even repotted it for me and everything...it's good to go. Excited to get my hands on it. It's only a Shohin...but an easy size I can work with.
 
Poink88 said:
What?!?!? :eek: ... careful, you might suddenly get the urge to steal your husband's tools and buy bigger stumps! ;)
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;) though...I may need his brawn as well. He wasn't to thrilled with my getting into bonsai...but with the last purchase. He seemed on board. Which surprised me...though...he also picked up a toy recently for himself...and so...maybe that is the reason. My telling him to go bigger and pay the extra money also may have sugared the water as well.
 
GrimLore said:
"cough" He could put this to good use as well... http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...i_sku=143654&gclid=CIuslNHj-bwCFQ2hOgod1yQAmA

Grimmy
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That really is a good price...he just picked up one of these though...and needs accessories. One is a hand grip for the barrel area. (Not sure that the technical name) Because the barrel gets quite hot at the range shooting it.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57785_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
 
Cadillactaste said:
That really is a good price...he just picked up one of these though...and needs accessories. One is a hand grip for the barrel area. (Not sure that the technical name) Because the barrel gets quite hot at the range shooting it.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57785_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
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When they get that hot they really should be let to cool down, the only real solution to that happening is an actual cooling system. If you heat them up that much and continue to do so you will ruin it. Making it cool enough to handle it is most certainly not the solution as it allows you to wreck the firearm. FYI - I have done a lot of work for Law Enforcement Agencies and am "seasoned" in this "sort of thing"

Grimmy
 
Cadillactaste said:
That really is a good price...he just picked up one of these though...and needs accessories. One is a hand grip for the barrel area. (Not sure that the technical name) Because the barrel gets quite hot at the range shooting it.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57785_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
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This is what I have in my wish list
http://www.rockriverarms.com/index....tegory_id=374&CFID=366784516&CFTOKEN=37135754
 
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