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I think it would be a fair discussion either way. It is an important distinction, though. I also think it's a fair assumption that most of us as members of the bonsai community do actually care about the health of that community. It's cavalier to say "I don't care about anyone but what happens...

Is the question "Should we care?" or "Why should we care?" Very different questions requiring very different thought processes to answer. It seems we are discussing the first when the OP asked the second.

Looks like a privet and if they have a good base, they make nice bonsai. Others may have more info about specific variety, etc.

First, Apple sure does tell you all of that info. They sell multiple models with different specs, etc. Second, it's not secrets folks want. We want the length of the cutting edge... Is it possible that because folks have experienced them to be wonderful tools that they are defending them against...

You guys and your california weather. My trees will be in hiding for another 6 weeks I bet... and you're already out collecting! I need to take a road trip lol

Vance, the last challenge was almost all junipers if I remember correctly. This rule distinction is for variety's sake. And, after all, this is just for fun. It's not Noelanders...

I thought he said that the rule would be non coniferous evergreens. That would put the yew outside of the rules, as it is coniferous, right? Or did I miss something? I think I missed something.

Mine looks iffy. I'll be surprised if it's alive come April. I think I got a little too aggressive in the pruning.

Collected this Alder from a creek bed last April. Will be chopping it way back this spring.

get your fingers into the soil and feel for surface roots. See what she's got under the skirt :P

I agree with Judy. Try changing the planting angle some and rotate it. While nebari is very important, it is also vital that the tree not be leaning away from the viewer. You want the tree to look like it's leaning in to give you a hug, not pulling away because your breath stinks...

I get your point, Vin. However, I didn't get the impression that the OP wanted to know trade secrets or any details that shouldn't be a part of the advertisement of the goods. He mentions things like the length of the cutting blade, for example. Wanting to know that is kind of essential when...

I have no information on masakuni tools at all. Mostly because I couldn't find much besides people saying they are good. I respect that, but some product details help. Kaneshin has a very informative site, as you've said, and that's what persuaded me to order from them. I don't know how good...

Nope. Just a question. I assumed they'd refer to the conventions of baseball in japanese and not English, but wasn't sure. I figure if they don't worry about English terms for baseball, then we shouldn't care too much about Japanese terms for bonsai, though.

Serious question: When the japanese discuss baseball, do they talk about balls and strikes or do they use japanese words for these things?