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eeyore
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Bonsai trees
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Jan 18 15:18 UTC 1995 |
Does anybody know of a good, dependable place to acquire bonsai trees, and
equipment? i'm hoping to get back into it soon....
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popcorn
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response 1 of 28:
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Jan 19 13:18 UTC 1995 |
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eeyore
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response 2 of 28:
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Jan 19 13:59 UTC 1995 |
most probably...actually, both...i want ones that i can train from the
beginning, but i also want ones that i cna play with now.
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glenda
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response 3 of 28:
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Jan 23 16:49 UTC 1995 |
Matthaei Botanical Gardens has a bonsai club that meets once or twice
a month. You might want to give them a call and get information about
meeting times or contact people. Their number is 998-7060 or 998-7061.
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popcorn
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response 4 of 28:
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Jan 30 04:29 UTC 1995 |
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popcorn
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response 5 of 28:
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Feb 2 07:40 UTC 1995 |
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eeyore
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response 6 of 28:
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Feb 2 14:10 UTC 1995 |
cool!
i'll ive them a call. :)
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popcorn
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response 7 of 28:
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Feb 13 13:39 UTC 1995 |
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popcorn
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response 8 of 28:
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Feb 19 12:46 UTC 1995 |
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bmoran
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response 9 of 28:
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Feb 22 05:58 UTC 1995 |
In the summer, Hidden Lake Gardens has a wonderful (inspiring) display of
bonsai trees. Some just a few years old, some many years. Check it out
this summer. (The display is outdoors, in a special place built just for
the trees).
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popcorn
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response 10 of 28:
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Feb 23 17:18 UTC 1995 |
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popcorn
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response 11 of 28:
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Feb 23 17:21 UTC 1995 |
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bmoran
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response 12 of 28:
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Feb 24 04:55 UTC 1995 |
Just west of Tipton, Michigan. Michigan Ave. west to M-52, south to M-50
(a coupla miles), and west till you get there. (a coupla more miles). It's
Michigan State's botanical gardens, similar to U-of-M's Matthaei, but cooler,
imo. The greenhouses have an arid dome, and a tropical dome, and a large
square room filled with house and garden plants. Outside, there are
walking and driving paths. The flowering crab apple forest in spring is
unforgettable, and the primroses are everywhere.
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eeyore
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response 13 of 28:
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Feb 24 05:17 UTC 1995 |
cool!
see one of the major problems is that everybody sells bonsai , but they all
have glue and wierd stuff in them
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bmoran
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response 14 of 28:
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May 13 02:52 UTC 1995 |
Went to Hidden Lake Gardens today. The Bonzai stuff were out! Would you
believe a 92 year old plant? It's mixed in with the others, some imported,
some domestic. The youngest are just a few years old.
There is a plant sale out there next weekend (Sat & Sun 10am-4pm). A few
years ago I got a Siberian Stone Pine for only 15 bucks. Got planting
advice from the curator of the conifer collection!
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mcpoz
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response 15 of 28:
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May 13 13:03 UTC 1995 |
Check out Abbott's Landscape Nursery on Scio Church. They have a selection
of Bonzai's and they will give you advice. Talk to Mike Abbott if you can.
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robh
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response 16 of 28:
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Aug 13 13:59 UTC 1995 |
My parents recently bought me a bonsai at Meijer of all places!
Now I have to see if I can keep it alive... >8)
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scott
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response 17 of 28:
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Aug 13 14:25 UTC 1995 |
Good luck, which I haven't had. :)
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eeyore
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response 18 of 28:
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Aug 16 16:07 UTC 1995 |
a few quick notes...if the rocks on top are glued on, take them off. also,
check and see if it has a burried fertilizer ball or something like that.
if it does, remove it...it will burn the crap right out of it. and make
sure to water it every day...and keep it in sunlight, and if it's a pine,
put it outdoors for the winter.
(meg turns lecture mode off...)
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popcorn
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response 19 of 28:
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Aug 16 20:31 UTC 1995 |
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val
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response 20 of 28:
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Aug 16 20:57 UTC 1995 |
I think it is because the pots are so small for bonsais.
They dont hold alot of a of water, it evaporates quickly
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robh
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response 21 of 28:
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Aug 17 10:06 UTC 1995 |
The handy little booklet also suggested watering it every day.
<robh wonders why the national plant of one of the most
resource-poor regions on the planet is one that requires
huge amounts of water...>
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eeyore
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response 22 of 28:
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Aug 17 14:39 UTC 1995 |
you don't need to give it lots every day...just a little....
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blh
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response 23 of 28:
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Jun 1 08:42 UTC 1996 |
Bonsai are grown by control of water, nutriants, light, which is partly
controlled by root sizes, pot size, etc. hence the daily watering, there
is just so much space, and no more.
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yatendra
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response 24 of 28:
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Mar 24 05:51 UTC 1998 |
help
r
bonsais are facinating plants created by artistic hands and they resemble
their counterparts in the wild even in india this art is picking up for
information you can call at (91-011-7135142) .
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