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Originally Posted by simcha
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Originally Posted by Truttle
Last fall, I gave away the next to last Bonsai tree I had; my remaining tree I kept by someone's request. It is a 7 year old varigated cypress which I started from a cutting. I'll try to get a picture for you soon.
My obsession for Bonsai lasted about 8 years, during which time I collected over 120 trees with more than 60 varieties. I collected from the wild, collected & planted seeds, & started some from cuttings. I did not strictly adhear to Japanese traditions, either in my selection of species or manner of display.
It was good therapy for a few years, but then became a burdensome entanglement. Twice a day, everyday, they had to be watered... Anyway, I have just the one now, & an uncomprable connection to trees still.
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Wow, Turtle! ... i'm impressed. Ha'Kavod! ["(with) The'Honor(s!)"]
... i'm also a horticulturalist & a tree and fruit-tree planter from the age of 8 or 9.
... i've tried also to make Bonsai's from willows and myrtles in the past.
Just asking: ... Do You remember the "Sand-Terrarium-Fad" that swept the east coast of the United States during the mid to late 70's ??
I was in to it!
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Danke Simcha!
I vaguely recall 'sand terrariums' from the 70's, but I never tried them. On the willows as bonsai, I had good luck as long as they were kept watered, and I don't recall trying any myrtles. In the unlikely event that I get into potted trees again, I would be doing it to produce native tree/shrub stock for planting in the wild. Cuurently I have zero, nadda, zilch potted trees.
