Nova bonsai garden
- Thread starter markyscott
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Colorado
Masterpiece
Congratulations! This is a dream. What a great space. Excited to see what you build.
Mike Westervelt
Chumono
Awesome, can't wait to see what you create!
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
No pool for Marky? 
Looks to be a pleasant, rural area. Good luck on your new journey. You can introduce your trees to "seasons"........
Best wishes.
Looks to be a pleasant, rural area. Good luck on your new journey. You can introduce your trees to "seasons"........
Best wishes.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Welcome to Va.! I've been a Virginian for almost five decades. I grew up out in the Shenandoah Valley. You're in a beautiful place out there.
Several bonsai events coming up in the late winter/spring.
The Potomac Bonsai Association's Show and Sale is coming up May 6-May 8 at the National Arboretum in D.C. Always a decent event. Some good vendors and local club exhibits.
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Also the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond is hosting a bonsai exhibit by Gardens Unlimited all during January.
happeningnext.com
Bob Chilton and Todd Stewart who run Gardens Unlimited are behind the exhibit. I've known them for twenty years. They have excellent winter storage facilities for bonsai. I board my live oak with them every winter. I'll be making a run in early April to their nursery to pick up my oak. PM me if you want to come along for the ride. They have some of the best bonsai in Va. Their place is between Richmond and Fredericksburg.
They run a Japanese Garden landscaping company and have designed gardens for the U.S. Capitol greenhouse and Mary Washington University. They also have Koi ponds. They work all over the state, including the Valley.
Also, you probably will want to visit Julian Adams' bonsai place down in Lynchburg at some point. Julian has been a regular vendor at the PBA Sale.
A visit to Nature's Way bonsai up in Harrisburg, PA is also a must. It's a drive, but worth the trip.
www.natureswaybonsai.com
Several bonsai events coming up in the late winter/spring.
The Potomac Bonsai Association's Show and Sale is coming up May 6-May 8 at the National Arboretum in D.C. Always a decent event. Some good vendors and local club exhibits.
PBA Spring Bonsai Festival
Art event in Washington D.C. by Potomac Bonsai Association on Friday, May 6 2022 with 211 people interested and 55 people going.
www.facebook.com
Also the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond is hosting a bonsai exhibit by Gardens Unlimited all during January.
BONSAI EXHIBIT | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA | January 30 to February 25
BONSAI EXHIBIT happening at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, United States on Sun Jan 30 2022 at 09:00 am to Fri Feb 25 2022 at 05:00 pm
happeningnext.com
Bob Chilton and Todd Stewart who run Gardens Unlimited are behind the exhibit. I've known them for twenty years. They have excellent winter storage facilities for bonsai. I board my live oak with them every winter. I'll be making a run in early April to their nursery to pick up my oak. PM me if you want to come along for the ride. They have some of the best bonsai in Va. Their place is between Richmond and Fredericksburg.
They run a Japanese Garden landscaping company and have designed gardens for the U.S. Capitol greenhouse and Mary Washington University. They also have Koi ponds. They work all over the state, including the Valley.
Also, you probably will want to visit Julian Adams' bonsai place down in Lynchburg at some point. Julian has been a regular vendor at the PBA Sale.
A visit to Nature's Way bonsai up in Harrisburg, PA is also a must. It's a drive, but worth the trip.
Nature's Way Nursery
nature's way nursery bonsai suiseki tools horticulture classes trees plants linglestown harrisburg pennsylvania interiorscape interiorscaping landscape landscaping
www.natureswaybonsai.com
PiñonJ
Omono
Looks beautiful. Don’t forget your DEET!
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Old Rag Mt. is near you. One of the destination hikes in Va. If you want to get away from the crowds, head west to Augusta, Rockingham and Highland counties. LOTS of opportunities there in the George Washington National Forest--Reddish Knob/Flagpole Knob, Ramsay's Draft Wilderness, Elliott Knob to name a few. Or follow the Skyline Drive down to its Southern End to Waynesboro where it meets the Blue Ridge Parkway--, Three Ridges Wilderness, Humpback Rocks, Wintergreen Resort.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Old Rag Mt. is near you. One of the destination hikes in Va. If you want to get away from the crowds, head west to Augusta, Rockingham and Highland counties. LOTS of opportunities there in the George Washington National Forest--Reddish Knob/Flagpole Knob, Ramsay's Draft Wilderness, Elliott Knob to name a few. Or follow the Skyline Drive down to its Southern End to Waynesboro where it meets the Blue Ridge Parkway--, Three Ridges Wilderness, Humpback Rocks, Wintergreen Resort.
hinmo24t
Masterpiece
The very best working product for them is original Cutter. I swear by it and it worked in a huge sample in NH summer camping with many other types of options.. They all begged me for it, the best. Better than off
OP congrats. Area looks like wonderful living
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks for all the links, rockm - they are much appreciated. I’ll be back and forth quite a bit between now and June, so it’s possible I’ll be around for some of the events. If I am and I have time, I’ll definitely come by. And that‘s a great tip for Garden’s Unlimited - I’ll be in touch.Welcome to Va.! I've been a Virginian for almost five decades. I grew up out in the Shenandoah Valley. You're in a beautiful place out there.
Several bonsai events coming up in the late winter/spring.
The Potomac Bonsai Association's Show and Sale is coming up May 6-May 8 at the National Arboretum in D.C. Always a decent event. Some good vendors and local club exhibits.
PBA Spring Bonsai Festival
Art event in Washington D.C. by Potomac Bonsai Association on Friday, May 6 2022 with 211 people interested and 55 people going.
Also the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond is hosting a bonsai exhibit by Gardens Unlimited all during January.
BONSAI EXHIBIT | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA | January 30 to February 25
BONSAI EXHIBIT happening at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, United States on Sun Jan 30 2022 at 09:00 am to Fri Feb 25 2022 at 05:00 pm
Bob Chilton and Todd Stewart who run Gardens Unlimited are behind the exhibit. I've known them for twenty years. They have excellent winter storage facilities for bonsai. I board my live oak with them every winter. I'll be making a run in early April to their nursery to pick up my oak. PM me if you want to come along for the ride. They have some of the best bonsai in Va. Their place is between Richmond and Fredericksburg.
They run a Japanese Garden landscaping company and have designed gardens for the U.S. Capitol greenhouse and Mary Washington University. They also have Koi ponds. They work all over the state, including the Valley.
Also, you probably will want to visit Julian Adams' bonsai place down in Lynchburg at some point. Julian has been a regular vendor at the PBA Sale.
A visit to Nature's Way bonsai up in Harrisburg, PA is also a must. It's a drive, but worth the trip.
Nature's Way Nursery
nature's way nursery bonsai suiseki tools horticulture classes trees plants linglestown harrisburg pennsylvania interiorscape interiorscaping landscape landscaping
I know both Julian Adams and Jim Doyle - those trips are on my list of things to do. I just bought a tree from Jim at the US National Show, actually.
Scott
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
We do have some insect challenges to learn about.
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks - mosquitos there haven’t been nearly as bad as they are living in the middle of the swamp here in Houston. Deer ticks, however, are a new challenge for me and something I’ve not dealt with before. We’re still trying to figure out our strategy with them - they’re damn hard to see.
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markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
I appreciate all of the wilderness destinations. I’m excited about exploring the area. II hiked Old Rag last year. It was a wonderful walk and good views from the summit. Looking forward to doing that again.
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rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Don't mean to be obnoxious with all the links
but there's a lot to see out that way. A few more to keep in mind:Home | My Site
2 Silos Brewing | Restaurant + Brewery | Manassas, VA
An incredible brewery and restaurant in Manassas, Virginia. Enjoy craft beer, the best pizza around, and incredible live music just outside of Washington DC.
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penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
Designers are for the wealthy whereas all it requires is a little common sense to avoid the pitfalls of pond building and give you a highly enviable result. I speak from experience having designed landscapes over about 40 years and installing several ponds. Look me up when you move to White Post.
markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
Awesome - thank you!!Don't mean to be obnoxious with all the links
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2 Silos Brewing | Restaurant + Brewery | Manassas, VA
An incredible brewery and restaurant in Manassas, Virginia. Enjoy craft beer, the best pizza around, and incredible live music just outside of Washington DC.
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markyscott
Imperial Masterpiece
The koi pond comment was a bit of a joke with Adair. But I would very much appreciate the help of someone with an educated eye to avoid mistakes and foresee issues. I’ll reach out when we get into town. Thanks and I very much appreciate the offer!
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penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
Its a great place to walk around and there are some decent specimens, but sadly, it has gone downhill over the years. Most of the dwarf conifers they had died and very little new has been added. I was going to sign on as a volunteer but then bewtween covid and my aging mother I seem to have lost most of my free time.
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
Fauquier of Rappahannock CO.
