The sheer generosity of experience, knowledge, advice, constructive criticism, etc. The comradery, the compassion, the humor, so many things. This forum is my only social media presence and the place I come to get away from it all, relax, learn, laugh. Thanks so much @Bonsai Nut for starting this awesome community.
Things we love about bonsai people
- Thread starter BrianBay9
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Scorpius
Chumono
The amount of daily dedication to keep a living thing alive for so many years takes a special kind of dedicated individual. Here's to everyone on Bonsai Nut. 
vp999
Masterpiece
I love the fact that, based on my experience so far....About 95% of bonsai people are kind, friendly decent folks.
Mike Westervelt
Chumono
The things I love about bonsai people is they are kind, considerate, helpful, curious, friendly, supportive and basically all the good adjectives.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I am always concerned. Somehow I never get a full bottle back.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I always take a sloppy swig before handing my beer to my buddy. Never a problem
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
I have found that bonsai people almost to a person are among the most generous and thoughtful people I've met. They will help you (even with physical labor), give you stuff, and advise you. I've developed some of my longest friendships with people I've met through bonsai. Some I've known for over 20 years now.
I try to pay all this forward, but I'll never match the generosity of spirit and giving I've received over the years.
I try to pay all this forward, but I'll never match the generosity of spirit and giving I've received over the years.
gooeytek
Shohin
Patience.
TimIAm
Yamadori
Shout out to the handful of people on here that "Like" almost everything. Particularly on threads like 'What did you do today'. Encouraging people are really encouraging. Even when it's not my post, it just makes me feel slightly better about things.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I predict that a bunch of us will "like" this one
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
I'm not sure this counts because I find it to be the case everywhere.
Now, that 5% is pretty friggin traumatizing, and that fear can make it feel like they're 20% strong. Add in the dual issues of classism, and then the fact that most people are only comfortable hurting people they know so you have one shot with each new person, then suddenly it feels like only 25% of people are decent.
Yes, I tend to overthink things...
I totally LOVE how bonsai folks are so cool with overthinking little things just for the fun of it.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
We overthink, overdo over everything.
For me, racism is an ever-present issue so everything in BNut is mild to me.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Again, that 5% are a traumatizing, make nothing but trouble for the rest of us.
BrianBay9
Masterpiece
The dedication to maintaining intergenerational trees. Every major bonsai collection, I'll bet, has a cadre of volunteers who are essential for keeping the place going. They give up their time, effort, and sometimes cash to develop and maintain trees they will never own, just for the joy or working with them.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
In my years I planted trees everywhere I have lived. Most I never get to see when they matured and/or bear fruits. Every time I see a field, I want to turn it into a forest. Bonsai allows me to touch more trees than I can possibly do in my old age. I think a lot of bonsai people are just like me.
PaulH
Omono
My closest friends are fellow bonsai addicts. I love that we can enjoy sharing the excitement of new leaves an our maples or first buds popping on a yamadori. They are ready to help repot or lift trees too big for one person whenever asked.
As many of us get older, bonsai gives us reasons to plan years in the uncertain future with positive expectations.
As many of us get older, bonsai gives us reasons to plan years in the uncertain future with positive expectations.
Nybonsai12
Masterpiece
Seconding a lot of what has been said. I love bonsai people who share their experiences, good and bad, provide detailed info. Members of this site are the reasons that kept me going early on in my bonsai journey through both their advice and the inspiration their trees brought me.
also, bonsai people who share their secret sources of where to get good trees!
also, bonsai people who share their secret sources of where to get good trees!
vp999
Masterpiece
shohin_branches
Chumono
I volunteer at a collection and I love being able to apply my skills to amazing trees that I would never be able to afford. I also love being able to talk to the public about bonsai.
Mad Tabby
Yamadori
Oooh I’ve got a dog training meme for that. Do we need to edit it for bonsai?
Tried to edit it but I’m on my phone. If someone else is feeling creative, or I can try tomorrow.
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