Vonsgardens

Michelle,
Good to see that you got on over to Frank's place. As I have insinuated elsewhere in the forum, at the risk of blatant commercialism- I can't agree more. He has taken the high road to developing quality field grown material, and is now at the point that he can reap some of the benefits from his toil.

I have had the good benefit of walking the tree rows, participating in his workshops and collecting with him (we are going again this week out west) over the past few years. His enthusiasm is infectious and his knowledge founded on both education and experience. It is a 4 plus hour drive for me to get there, worth every minute.

Go ahead and ask him about the workshops he is planning next spring. Might not have the fancy facilities, but I guarantee that you won't be disappointed in the material or the price of the workshop. John
(Purpose grown trees are the best way to get started in bonsai (My humble opinion)- let the grower take the risks for root system development- and get a tree that really has low branches)