Vonsgardens

Love this thread, Andy was good to stir things up. I like to be around nice trees, I like to share them. Do I take credit for the work of others by showing them? I try not to, I own a tree (actually I am the caretaker of trees that I hope will end up in the hands of folks who care for them and pass them to the next person on down the line) I display it, there are no cash prizes, just the satisfaction that a tree is appreciated for it's beauty.

Most of the rules that we so strictly adhere to in the west are really just guidelines, some of the most magnificent old bonsai trees have reverse taper, bar branches and too thick branches- you can't let a set of grade school style rules interfere with your appreciation of good trees. it is visceral. The guidelines are there to get folks started, except for bonsai club folks, I never hear folks talking about 6 to 1 ratios, etc. It is more a visual balance and flow issue for most trees.

Just some thoughts
John

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