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]Originally posted by ripsgreentree

>I know this, a sure sign of someone who knows everything is a closed coffin, until then we all have something more to learn.

I know that for myself I have a lot to learn, after only 3 years. Even after 20 years or more, there will still be more to learn.

>Do not be so quick to trash something before you know all about it.

If you read my last post again you will see that I'm not trashing anybody or anything. I simply said that for me bonsai generally involves something that looks like a tree. I don't feel that that is trashing. Most of the definitions you will read basically say that, at least from what I've seen thus far.

>For what it is worth the Japanese are quickly developing a catagory of bonsai that is basically accent plants. I know of two Japanese magazines that are centered entirely on these kinds of arrangements. If this is not your cup of tea, fine but why trash it for others?

>Just asking.

If someone else sees these types of plantings as bonsai, that's fine. I don't. Again, it doesn't mean I don't like them. I have been experimenting with them myself, and expect to continue to do so.

Why is that unless I apply the most superlative term to something, I am "trashing" it? In the context of bonsai, just because somebody is not willing to apply that term to something, does that devalue it? I just don't see it.

Craig Cowing
Zone 5b+

7-Sep-2002	#45
Craig Cowing Recovering Workaholic Join Date: Aug-2002 Location: Orange County NY Country: USA USDA Zone: 6a!!! AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 647	]Originally posted by ripsgreentree >I know this, a sure sign of someone who knows everything is a closed coffin, until then we all have something more to learn. I know that for myself I have a lot to learn, after only 3 years. Even after 20 years or more, there will still be more to learn. >Do not be so quick to trash something before you know all about it. If you read my last post again you will see that I'm not trashing anybody or anything. I simply said that for me bonsai generally involves something that looks like a tree. I don't feel that that is trashing. Most of the definitions you will read basically say that, at least from what I've seen thus far. >For what it is worth the Japanese are quickly developing a catagory of bonsai that is basically accent plants. I know of two Japanese magazines that are centered entirely on these kinds of arrangements. If this is not your cup of tea, fine but why trash it for others? >Just asking. If someone else sees these types of plantings as bonsai, that's fine. I don't. Again, it doesn't mean I don't like them. I have been experimenting with them myself, and expect to continue to do so. Why is that unless I apply the most superlative term to something, I am "trashing" it? In the context of bonsai, just because somebody is not willing to apply that term to something, does that devalue it? I just don't see it. Craig Cowing Zone 5b+ __________________ I'm not finished yet, neither are my trees.