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Every kid wanted a bonsai after seeing the original Karate Kid. My old man had around 70 of them and we used to head out the Bodiam Bonsai nursery in East Sussex a lot. Bonsai were very popular in the 1980s. I remember my nephew wanting his own bonsai after seeing the original karate kid on DVD, he wasn't too keen on painting the fence or waxing the car thoughWorrying I’ve killed my bonsai wisteria by vigorous root pruning a few weeks agoIt should have fat buds on it but it only has little black ones.
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Steve
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I hope you enjoy the trip.
granfire
Sr. Grandmaster
considering what a weed that plant is, give it some time.Worrying I’ve killed my bonsai wisteria by vigorous root pruning a few weeks ago
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Maybe it bounces back.
granfire
Sr. Grandmaster
I wanted a Bonsai, but was never able to get the appropriate toolsEvery kid wanted a bonsai after seeing the original Karate Kid. My old man had around 70 of them and we used to head out the Bodiam Bonsai nursery in East Sussex a lot. Bonsai were very popular in the 1980s. I remember my nephew wanting his own bonsai after seeing the original karate kid on DVD, he wasn't too keen on painting the fence or waxing the car though
Then I had one for a while, but handed it off to somebody to winter it for me (putting the pot into the ground so the tree could be exposed to the winter without a killing frost to the roots)
As I recall I never got it back.
Gyakuto
Senior Master
To do what?
I’ve never read/heard of doing that! We have bubble wrap now!Caring for bonsai is very easy and doesn’t really need special tools…it’s just nice to have shiny ones
The biggest errors are inadequate watering (twice a day in summer if it’s hot ) and not root pruning them and repotting in the same pot, every two years.
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granfire
Sr. Grandmaster
Small tools.To do what?
Caring for bonsai is very easy and doesn’t really need special tools…it’s just nice to have shiny ones
The biggest errors are inadequate watering (twice a day in summer if it’s hot ) and not root pruning them and repotting in the same pot, every two years.
Bubble wrap was not that prevalent back then and it was easier to just sink the whole thing into the soil.
I also lived in a small apartment without balcony.
Gyakuto
Senior Master
That was my nickname at school…
It was invented in 1957!
Oh that makes things difficult.
granfire
Sr. Grandmaster
I didn't say it was not around, it was a rare thing.That was my nickname at school…
It was invented in 1957!
Oh that makes things difficult.
Not like know when every damn thing is wrapped in a ton of plastic.
And I am sorry for that nickname. I am sure it was meant with love.
I hope.
OP
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I feel your pain. Some areas around here got 2-3 feet a couple weeks ago. But it's 70F today.
Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
we are supposed to be in the 50s later next week
OP
OP
I'd like to be in MY 50's next week...
We are sunny here with highs in the mid 70s. No snow to speak of, but plenty of pollen coating everything…
Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
It will be here too...... eventually
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