Bonsai

[Drax]

Does anybody here keep bonsai?

The local Borders was selling this book for $8.

I do not, so I can't tell you how good of a guide it is, but it's a pretty awesome purchase just for the pictures.

Anyway, just thought I'd pass that along... I'm definitely looking at my jade plant in a different way now, though!

[iannon]

i do! i may have to check it out at my local store..the borders website still shows much more
thanks

[Drax]

i do! i may have to check it out at my local store..the borders website still shows much more
thanks

Cool! Got any photos? (:

I'm not sure if they had a stockpile of the books or what, but at the store near me, it was just out on one of the display shelves (2 or 3 of them) w/ a clearance sticker on it. Dunno if they had another pile somewhere or what...

How long have you been growing bonsai?

[iannon]

oh not that long and very inexperienced.. I have one that ive had about 7 years now a fukien tea tree and another small pine thats in need of some attention. both that i keep at my office at work. i dont have any pics handy right now tho

[davidlhsl]

Last summer, I took a vacation along the Blue Ridge Parkway and stopped off at the North Carolina Arboretum. They had a huge bonsai exhibit, and it was the first time I had ever seen any. Some of the bonsai trees were arranged as bonsai forests, which was really impressive.

Forum rules prohibit posting photos or links; but checking their website indicates they still have the exhibit, so it may be worth a visit.

[brad4419]

Does anybody here keep bonsai?

The local Borders was selling this book for $8.

I do not, so I can't tell you how good of a guide it is, but it's a pretty awesome purchase just for the pictures.

Anyway, just thought I'd pass that along... I'm definitely looking at my jade plant in a different way now, though!

I agree drax, it would be worth $8 just for the pictures. I have been into bonsai for 5 years now, Im currently working on some yamadori(wild collected) and garden center stock that wont be real bonsai for a long time but the wait makes it that much better.

If anyones interested in learning bonsai go here
http://bonsaisite.com/ check out the forum for good advice also
http://bonsaitalk.com/

[Chip]

Last summer, I took a vacation along the Blue Ridge Parkway and stopped off at the North Carolina Arboretum. They had a huge bonsai exhibit, and it was the first time I had ever seen any. Some of the bonsai trees were arranged as bonsai forests, which was really impressive.

Forum rules prohibit posting photos or links; but checking their website indicates they still have the exhibit, so it may be worth a visit.

You may post the link, and please do!
Chip
Moderator

[davidlhsl]

Thanks, Chip. I do understand and respect the reason for the restriction.

North Carolina Arboretum's website: http://www.ncarboretum.org

My PhotoBucket album: http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p288 ... sl/bonsai/

Edit: photos uploaded

[tea-guy]

http://www.bonsaiboy.com

Enjoy!

[beachape]

http://www.brusselsbonsai.com

I've purchased three bonsai from them and have been quite pleased.

They have a smaller selection of their plants listed on amazon, some of which qualify for free shipping.

[TierOne]

I love bonsai. Sadly, I've killed every one I've received.