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Thanks for the comments! After more thought, I think my idea of killing three birds (roots, trunk tissue, branch) with one stone (approach graft) is a little too ambitious. While I'm not saying it can't be done, I think I'll leave the large scar to heal over by itself. New tissue has been...

Hi All, I'm seeking opinions regarding a Japanese maple I have in development. On the proposed back side of the tree, there is a large section of the nebari and base of the trunk that has died back due to a large branch prune above (I've learned the hard way since 2018!). One path would be to...

Wigert's is excellent. I was recently there, and they are currently offering several dozen (maybe 100+) collected Laurel Oaks and a couple dozen Southern Live Oaks. Check out the short videos on their Facebook page from the last couple of days.

For food and drink, go to the new Time Out Market in the West Loop. You won't be disappointed! https://www.timeoutmarket.com/chicago/

Here in Chicago, I moved my tropical/mediterranean trees indoors last night. A total pain, but keeps me busy for the next six months.

Now I'm curious: is there a place near us in Chicago that is more impressive and/or better priced? Not trying to be provocative, just wondering what place(s) I may be missing? Thanks!

The Hidden Gardens is an excellent place. I live in Chicago and do not know of anything close to comparable. In addition to the 100s of incredible trees, they have a solid roster of professionals teaching workshops, nearly every weekend.

Good question. On the one hand, it's good you are thinking of sunlight time. On the other hand, it sounds like you don't have a ton of light. That said, diffused light can benefit the tree more hours than you think. For example, I live amongst skyscrapers, and I get about 4 hours of direct...

Haha, very good point. I was thinking lazy! I actually can picture a place really close to me now that I use my brain. Hmmmm... True. Wider stance is better for me as I have quite a few 2- or 3-person trees that I try to lift myself!

Thanks for the detailed response @Riversedgebonsai ! Unfortunately the welding part would be tougher for me to pull off because I don't know any welders. I'll likely go with the setup @markyscott posted here in post #58: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/collected-winged-elm.23095/page-3

Thanks for the response! What size Haulmaster cart do you have - 500lb, 1000lb? Wheel sizes? Did you weld on custom brackets to mount the wide tires on the left side? I can't find a cart of any brand, anywhere that would have enough space to fit those Haulmaster tires. The following is the...

Hi, I'm interested in making my own cart. If possible, can you please share what brand/model you used for the cart, wheels, axles etc? Thanks!

Jonas at Bonsai Tonight sells 3.5 (13L) gallon bags of pumice of various particle sizes for $30 shipped: https://store.bonsaitonight.com/collections/bonsai-soil

Hi, guycross. I live in Chicago, but my wife was born and raised in Panama City, Panama. Most of her family still live there, and I was actually visiting there last week. Trees grow like weeds down there! I would eco the thoughts about. Ficus and Bougainvillea would be my first thoughts. For...

@rockm thanks so much for the advice and the encouragement. I now totally agree that the roots need to be pruned aggressively ... the trick will be doing so while still making everything look natural. I will repot the tree this upcoming Spring 2017, at which point I will get my first look "under...

I have one of the large concrete mixing tubs (from Home Depot, link: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Plasgad-Black-Large-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-887102C/205451585) that I use when repotting trees. I could definitely see using it as a plastic bonsai container substitute. The pond liners Grimmy mentioned...

Nothing large listed on the Wee Tree website, but I can call. Thanks. I need a kayak of my own, haha.

Wow, that guy's got some insane GIANT pots indeed. Don't know that I could make the 6 hour drive each way though...

Great idea! Always best to just pick up the phone, although for some reason I didn't think to do that is this case :(

I have been searching this forum and the internet for sources of giant bonsai pots, and it seems there are not that many options for clay -- or even mica or plastic -- containers which are over 20 inches wide. As context, this summer I purchased this large field maple which is currently in a...

Thanks for posting this! I recently purchased a large field maple that has tons of deadwood that will need to be carved out into a hollow. This cross section showing the deadwood on your maple and the new growth really helps me visualize the physiology going on that I will need to deal with when...

I understand that the primary benefit of wound sealant and cut paste is disease prevention, not moisture retention. Reducing the bleeding is a benefit, but not really the main goal. I think this topic has been discussed in many other threads on this forum, but I could be totally...

I remember there was a good thread about this right here in the Maples forum. Looking back, it was a thread started on May 23 called "Finally found Japanese maple with seeds. How to germinate...

@osoyoung, for the avoidance of doubt, does the third photo you posted contain a viable seed? I think I see a small green seed in there... Thanks!

Another IPA, "Fist City" from Revolution Brewery in Chicago alongside a 25 gallon, 8-foot tall Amur Maple nursery stock I purchased last summer. Here is the tree after chopping this spring, btw.