zube

Joanie, that's a valid argument, and not the first time that I've heard it. It's a narrow line that many of us walk. I have too many trees in pots, just as you describe, but I don't think I will change too much. Actually, my main regret is the opposite. For years I heeded more knowledgable peoples advice, and didn't have any pine trees, because they were 'too difficult for the beginner, etc, etc.'. From what I can tell, all that I got from that advice was no pine trees for ten years. I will say that I might be content with fewer trees if I had ready access to regular input and activities at a club, but the nearest one is a two hour drive away. To be honest, I feel as though I have maybe 20 trees that I am seriously working on to one degree or another. The others, which probably total 200 pots, most of which are 4", I consider my 'inventory'. Things that I will play with in the future.
Take care,
zube

__________________
Sorry doesn't put thumbs back on the hand, Marge.
H. Simpson