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Old 12-Jan-2006   #17
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Dirty Fingers

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Originally Posted by RonMartin

Well as an old fart at bonsai I totally agree with Joanie.
In my 30 + years in bonsai I have yet to see any one that has succeeded with such a wily-nilly study program as has been espoused by some. A thousand species of trees only means a thousand ways to kill them. Taking a few at a time and doing some study works. Learn what you are doing not just guess at it.

And no I don't have a green thumb. Just ten dirty fingers.

I couldn't agree more Ron, I made mistakes my first couple years in bonsai like many others have.
I think if beginners were to stick with trees that are native to where they live, they would have better success. That would give them a good start on what to look for about caring for trees as bonsai.

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