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Duh aside, if you're working with a tree that's not worth the effort, why do it? The majority of nursery trees aren't reasonable partners in a bonsai relationship. They're mostly pigs with bad teeth. I've tried with a substantial number of them. They can work out, but most don't. I've moved on to trees that are more attractive from the beginning. That means more up front, but in the long run, it's more satisfying, rewarding and alot less frustrating.

The journey is fine, but who wants to travel with a pig with bad teeth that needs constant attention and in the end is still a pig with bad teeth?

3-Jun-2007	#49
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	Duh aside, if you're working with a tree that's not worth the effort, why do it? The majority of nursery trees aren't reasonable partners in a bonsai relationship. They're mostly pigs with bad teeth. I've tried with a substantial number of them. They can work out, but most don't. I've moved on to trees that are more attractive from the beginning. That means more up front, but in the long run, it's more satisfying, rewarding and alot less frustrating. The journey is fine, but who wants to travel with a pig with bad teeth that needs constant attention and in the end is still a pig with bad teeth?