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VT,

Maybe this is your queue to take initiative. There are several notable bonsai personalities in the northeastern North American reagion. Surely they have experience with the species grown where they live. Perhaps all they are needing is someone like yourself to come along and organize them. Build a website, ask for article submissions, etc.
I know where I live, there are a number of very noteworthy bonsai personalities (arutledge, hbsmith, thomas_j., and so many others) that have contributed knowledge and documentation on native species. Articles are readily available on the internet for some of these species, and when I go to club meetings, I am able to talk directly with folks that have had many years experience with the likes of yaupon hollies, cedar elms, ashe junipers, and bald cypress. Through my association in the local club with these folks, I feel I can pick up the phone or send them an email anytime and pick their brains on questions I may have about natives in my area, as well as bonsai knowledge in general.
Do folks in your club readily share their knowledge and experience?

4-Jan-2006	#8
Ralph BonsaiTalk Master B.S.er Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: Richardson, Texas Country: God Bless America USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 9 Posts: 1,285	VT, Maybe this is your queue to take initiative. There are several notable bonsai personalities in the northeastern North American reagion. Surely they have experience with the species grown where they live. Perhaps all they are needing is someone like yourself to come along and organize them. Build a website, ask for article submissions, etc. I know where I live, there are a number of very noteworthy bonsai personalities (arutledge, hbsmith, thomas_j., and so many others) that have contributed knowledge and documentation on native species. Articles are readily available on the internet for some of these species, and when I go to club meetings, I am able to talk directly with folks that have had many years experience with the likes of yaupon hollies, cedar elms, ashe junipers, and bald cypress. Through my association in the local club with these folks, I feel I can pick up the phone or send them an email anytime and pick their brains on questions I may have about natives in my area, as well as bonsai knowledge in general. Do folks in your club readily share their knowledge and experience? __________________ Emerging from winter slumber Bonsai trees burst buds anew Spring is upon us! -Paul S.