McKay
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Post by McKay on Jun 11, 2015 19:55:34 GMT -5
In the way of introduction, I'm McKay. Been living in this area for about a year now. Transplant from WA state. Visited my first bonsai garden there in Federal Way. For those of you who saw this story.... www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/expensive-bonsai-stolen-from-federal-way-museum-recovered/... that's the garden I visited. Shortly after moving here, I had the pleasure of attending one of your shows at the Botanical Gardens. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Ever since then I have been reading and researching bonsai. I strongly hinted to my wife that a membership to your society would be a great Father's Day gift. Just a few months ago I started collecting pre-bonsai material. I've managed to get some air layers and try a few different things, but I'm obviously a beginner's beginner. I beg your patience and indulgence as I try to get a foothold in this art. So, my questions: 1. What kind of deciduous soil mix recommendations can you make?This is really my next biggest goal, aside from obtaining additional material. My goal is that by next year, I have all my material in actual bonsai soil. I think akadama is a little outside of my price range. What kind of locally available material would you suggest I use? 2. I've managed to collect some deciduous material, but i'm finding coniferous material difficult to come by. Any suggestions for collecting or locating material with suitably mature trunks? 3. Any advice for bonsai newcomers in this area? Thank you in advance and kindest regards to you all.
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