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Originally Posted by RonMartin
My article was only meant as a general outline on what to look for when selecting a tree. Not everything can go into an article without it becoming a book. Even as a book too much can always be too much.
Seems like we are now getting into learning curves and horticulture. Both are important in selecting the right stuff. A little beyond the scope of the article but that is ok by me.
Let me throw this out there and see what happens.
We are always seeing posts like this “I rescued this tree from _________ and saved a bundle because I did. It is a ___________ can you tell me how to care for it”
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So true. By the way great little article.
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Should not the smart consumer first research the tree and the proper care for it. Then go out and rescue one.
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Keyword smart.
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Doesn’t buying it then seeing what the care requirements are seem a bit , shall we say, silly. Doesn’t it set one up for failure.
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By all means it does - but again forgive me for I do not know what I do. It was a pretty little tree. Can I put in in a cute little pot now?
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Like the chicken vs. the egg thing. Which should come first the book or the tree.
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The teacher should always come first. With the book. I think they go hand in hand. You know - just like those books we carried around for 12 years of school and 4 to 6 years of college. Let the teacher teach - they are far superior in helping you select good material when you are ready.
Side note - there are a ton of special self taught independent bonsai enthusiasts out there. Good for you. You are out of the norm. Keep doing what you do.