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    Quince import restrictions

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/315235817876?itmmeta=01HSSJHE3Q8HQ8QCGV18TRT0FM&hash=item496584d994:g:xjMAAOSwK6pl-ejy&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4BQz6YoT0g4n1HRoHoWdYs0ZUH919lIfgePoMwF67fdyZT52KncaG%2FnJpKycngmz%2BHeGlT%2Brn7%2F2C5y0slm0K%2Bq2lElfAgNGv9GB%2B%2B4fP4w6I1bwj%2FsWRFmgxYpy254cbgfoaYCcUdHqVJ3cle89...
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    Premna Microphylla

    Bought a new tropical. I’ve always wanted a premna to grow with my ficus so I would up with this one from Wigert’s. As delivered After a bit of torture from yours truly tonight.....
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    Sharps Pygmy new addition

    Had the itch for a Sharps Pygmy for awhile. Spotted this one at Brussel’s spring sale and decided it fit the bill.
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    Name that pest

    Doing the shuffle and these little guys showed up when bringing trees back into the garage. Wolly aphids? Thanks!
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    Chojubai - crossroads

    My dilemma with this guy is whether to continue expanding the tree this year and potting into a larger pot, or going the opposite direction with the tree and reducing it into a nice small clump. I think it has potential going both directions, which is why I’m a bit torn. Thoughts?...
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    Chinese Quince

    So I was originally going to solicit opinions for this guy’s front, but after spinning it around in the garage for awhile I think I found it. It was just dug last year, so the excessively large pot was the best I could do at the time to fit an awkwardly shaped root mass into a pot. Appreciate...
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    Chojubai auction

    Just a head's up as these are hard to come by, especially at a more reasonable price point and grown by Bill V....Don Blackmond was offering some super reasonable ones last year as well. Thought I'd post for the nuthouse because it's a short auction and sometimes these go for less than they...
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    Orchid Culture

    Hello All - I'm interested in getting into orchids. Curious if anyone can please kindly point me to a good resource or two, book for beginners etc.. I've looked into some reading here and other places, but there seems to be some reading that's often a bit contradictory (much like many things...
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    chojubai - suckers

    There was discussion about this awhile back. Here's a good example of a chojubai throwing a root sucker when growing hard in the far perimeter of the pot. Tree originally from @Don Blackmond and growing well.
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    Another shot at a "show stopper"....

    AS SEEN IN PHOTOS THIS TREE SPEAKS FOR IT SELF, , IT IS A MAME JAPANESE LACE LEAF MAPLE GREEN. IT IS IN RARE KOSEN A STAMPED TOKONME POT THAT IS 5 X 4 BY 1.75 TALL. THE TREE STANDS 5.5" FROM THE SOIL LINE, IT IS 6" WIDE, AND WITH A MASSIVE TRUNK OF 1.75 INCHES. THE TREE IS 14 YEARS OLD, IT HAS...
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    Bloom Science

    Couldn't find a thread on the horticultural impacts on blooms. I.e. water, fert, temps, genetics of the variety, treatment in prior growing period, winter care, etc. Any suggested great reads or discussions? Thanks and bring on the bloom show!!!!...!
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    shishigashira - bud removal

    So I'm fairly new to maples and was wondering if it's safe to remove buds this tree is popping that aren't where I need 'em.?. Seems like it would be, but better safe than sorry. Not terribly cold here yet and it'll get decent protection when it does. Thanks!! Sorry keep getting an error...
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    satsuki import is confused

    So this guy came over this spring. It hasn't looked the best for a good part of the year, had a good bit of dieback in certain places, dropped some small branches etc..Late summer and early fall it's put out some good growth, no shoots but some nice fresh leaves. I go on a business trip this...
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    Fine Art Bonsai Book and prints

    I'm in no way affiliated with this gentlemen, just thought it an interesting find and reading. Initially read it on crataegus.com and thought I'd share with those who may not read Michael's blog. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/131074671/in-training-a-book-of-bonsai-photographs/description...
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    nursery satsuki find

    So, as the saying goes its better to be lucky than good. At the nut's BVF's suggestion in another thread, I stopped at a local nursery just outside of Memphis. They have satsuki's out the wazoo in 1 & 3 gallon cans. Picked up this guy for a whopping $14.97.....
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    wakaebisu satsuki

    Quick question for my fellow nuts. Just purchased this nice little imported azalea from Brussel's. (Bringing out the better trees pre-rendezvous) And........it's in their God awful dirt soil they somehow manage to keep trees alive in. Too late to repot in some good kanuma? This is my first...
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    Texas Scarlet Quince

    I love quince. My local Lowes just took delivery on a bunch of Texas Scarlet Quince that look really outstanding. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the varietal.
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    Chojubai Root Division

    Hello all & thanks for reading. My 4 year old quince is nearly rootbound and due for work. Four "trunks" if you'd call them that and Suckers from the roots. I'm looking to divide and conquer, propagate, etc. Any thoughts?? Tips & or advice? I'm especially curious about time out of the pot, I...
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    quince - repair or no?

    Thanks for your time. This is a toyo nishiki that was knocked off its bench by the grass guy, landed on its apex and snaparoo. This was a couple years or longer back. I'm torn as to whether I should attempt to carve out the deadwood, attempt to close it up more and seal it, or just leave it...
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    Rabbits!!!

    I've recently relocated so I have some new challenges. Returned last night from work trip to significant damage to several trees. I'm almost certain its rabbits because I've seen them at night. Backyard is completely privacy fenced but they're slipping under it appears. They consume all the...
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    Cuttings in Water

    Hello everyone. Thanks for your time, I was wondering if anyone has any experience positive or otherwise, propagating in water. I'm reading old mags and its in Bonsai Today #77 1-2002. They cut a 9" gardenia with a nice caliper trunk into 3 pieces, take the 2 'cuttings' and make a Styrofoam...
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    chojubai blog post

    http://crataegus.com/2014/04/23/chojubai-notes-part-2/ fyi to all you chojubai enthusiasts, more reading is available.
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    All Seasons Oil, Bonide

    I'm struggling with some gnarly mites on my junipers. Much to my surprise, All Seasons Oil seems to be working best on them. I suspect I brought them in from a nursery on a recent purchase because most of my go-to products aren't working. I sprayed malathion again yesterday and I think I could...
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    blight / rust on junipers

    I'm having trouble controlling some rust or a blight on my junipers off and on for a couple years now.Now this spring Its rained quite a bit almost daily for a bunch of spells and the daconil/copper combo ain't cutting it anymore. They seem to make a gain during a dry stretch only to weaken...
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    walter pall post/article

    This is linked on bonsaibark today. I found it a fascinating read and thought I'd post a link for anyone who might not stumble onto it on their own. I'm neither advocating for or against any of the methods discussed, just found it one heck of an interesting read...
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