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At the workshop, back in March, was the only time I pruned any of the roots. I didn't have to remove much to place it in the pot it is in now. Surely, during that time it should have grown new roots but I guess I wouldn't know for sure unless I pull it out of the pot. Should I have placed it where it would have received full sun? Under the magnolia tree it would get dappled sunlight most of the day with a good 2-3 hours of full sun in the late afternoon. When watering I can only water it in the morning and evening on the days I work. Work 10 hour days from 8am to 7pm. So yes it would go over 12 hours without water. On my days off I could have watered more but didn't want to over water. When I removed the rest of the older needles it was after the candles I kept had already needled out fully.
Yes, coming away with the experience with Steve and information is worth alot more. But this tree really meant alot to me in that it was my very first attempt since at that time I had only been learning for 1 month. Attended my first study group back in Feb. I had the most $#!+-eating grin the drive home. I was so proud of this tree that I showed everyone, even my co-workers(who know jack squat about trees let alone bonsai).
Since it is gone, I would still like to keep it as it is. Any suggestions on preserving it? I know I could just pitch it in the trash and use the pot for another tree but I want to keep it as a momento, a reminder. Thanks for the advice and I'll email Steve to get his opinion on the tree.

ps: Selah, the price of the tree and pot was actually less. The $100 covered all materials and Steve's advice and teaching at the workshop. Since I got to keep the tree and the pot I chose I just say the tree and pot cost me $100.

12-Aug-2007	#4
Crowned_One Tachigi says I'm a Grower Join Date: May-2007 Location: Ora, Laurens Cty, SC Country: USA USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: 8? Posts: 220	At the workshop, back in March, was the only time I pruned any of the roots. I didn't have to remove much to place it in the pot it is in now. Surely, during that time it should have grown new roots but I guess I wouldn't know for sure unless I pull it out of the pot. Should I have placed it where it would have received full sun? Under the magnolia tree it would get dappled sunlight most of the day with a good 2-3 hours of full sun in the late afternoon. When watering I can only water it in the morning and evening on the days I work. Work 10 hour days from 8am to 7pm. So yes it would go over 12 hours without water. On my days off I could have watered more but didn't want to over water. When I removed the rest of the older needles it was after the candles I kept had already needled out fully. Yes, coming away with the experience with Steve and information is worth alot more. But this tree really meant alot to me in that it was my very first attempt since at that time I had only been learning for 1 month. Attended my first study group back in Feb. I had the most $#!+-eating grin the drive home. I was so proud of this tree that I showed everyone, even my co-workers(who know jack squat about trees let alone bonsai). Since it is gone, I would still like to keep it as it is. Any suggestions on preserving it? I know I could just pitch it in the trash and use the pot for another tree but I want to keep it as a momento, a reminder. Thanks for the advice and I'll email Steve to get his opinion on the tree. ps: Selah, the price of the tree and pot was actually less. The $100 covered all materials and Steve's advice and teaching at the workshop. Since I got to keep the tree and the pot I chose I just say the tree and pot cost me $100.