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Walter,

We disagree.

With all due respect, you seem to be missing the point of my post entirely. As I commented, anyone with half a brain and a water supply can keep a tree alive in a pot - big deal. I also mentioned that it was nearly impossible to overwater a tree that was in a free-draining soil mixture. These are not the points of my post here at all - rather it is that watering practices can have an effect upon growth rates and foliage size in bonsai. Both are things that we can use to our advantage in pursuit of the art I think.

Horticulture is not the primary issue here that I am addressing. I am sure that everyone comments upon how healthy your trees look; again, beside the point.

So listen!! Read the post please.

Regards,

Fish.

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28-Jun-2005	#3
Emperor Fish Bonsai Otaku Join Date: Nov-2002 Location: Hants Country: England USDA Zone: 8 ish AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 570	Walter, We disagree. With all due respect, you seem to be missing the point of my post entirely. As I commented, anyone with half a brain and a water supply can keep a tree alive in a pot - big deal. I also mentioned that it was nearly impossible to overwater a tree that was in a free-draining soil mixture. These are not the points of my post here at all - rather it is that watering practices can have an effect upon growth rates and foliage size in bonsai. Both are things that we can use to our advantage in pursuit of the art I think. Horticulture is not the primary issue here that I am addressing. I am sure that everyone comments upon how healthy your trees look; again, beside the point. So listen!! Read the post please. Regards, Fish. __________________ Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill. HEALTH WARNING: Engage brain fully, before typing into keyboard. "We are the average gamers and we'll kill you badly. There'll be no finesse. no fancy tricks, no inventive attacks, just 2 whole smg clips and a rain of 'nades."