How long do YOU let it go?

[We're all Mad Here...🎩]

Not weird.
But it isn't a warm blooded animal either..
It won't hurt and will let light and air in there.

Got a good amount out, hoping to dig some top soil off today.

 

[M. Frary]

Got a good amount out, hoping to dig some top soil off today.

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Looks happier already.
It had quite a bit.

 

[Deleted member 47471]

I’m into year 5 with bonsai and I no longer buy nursery stock that does not already have a trunk size that I want for my finished tree. I have plenty of those from years 1 & 2, lol!
I consider myself reasonably patient, but I’m in my sixties and have found that it is a lot more fun to buy something that I can start working on right away. I’ve been buying yamadori that have been recovered and established in pots for the same reason. I can either repot or start shaping and wiring right away depending on the season.

I like your testimony. I’m 42 and just started last Spring. I have 11 trees and highest is only 3’. I think by year two I’m going to want to collect something. Living Charlottesville VA affords many places to collect. I also see the value in purchasing larger collected material.

I’m excited just thinking about it!