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As a novice of four years, I find that the more I have done to the tree, the more I appreciate it.

I started Bonsai seriously when I retired, thus I am not 20 or 30 years old. I try and obtain trees that have had initial trunk and root work, thus saving me several years in their development. I can not disagree with anything said about seedlings and the joy one gets with their design and direction, but, I do not feel it is a crime (nor is anyone saying it is) to have a tree to work with that has already had some progress.

Remember, mostly all of Walters trees were originally styled by Mother Nature. These trees did not come into his care untill they were old. The transformations he has shown us are amazing. Some of these trees required years and years to be to the point we see them.

Patience is an important tool in our inventory, but some shortcutting is more than OK. Of course if you decide to obtain very advanced material you are going to bring this thread into the --Artist, Collector, Professional-- debate.

my 2 cents
Jay

17-Jul-2003	#9
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	As a novice of four years, I find that the more I have done to the tree, the more I appreciate it. I started Bonsai seriously when I retired, thus I am not 20 or 30 years old. I try and obtain trees that have had initial trunk and root work, thus saving me several years in their development. I can not disagree with anything said about seedlings and the joy one gets with their design and direction, but, I do not feel it is a crime (nor is anyone saying it is) to have a tree to work with that has already had some progress. Remember, mostly all of Walters trees were originally styled by Mother Nature. These trees did not come into his care untill they were old. The transformations he has shown us are amazing. Some of these trees required years and years to be to the point we see them. Patience is an important tool in our inventory, but some shortcutting is more than OK. Of course if you decide to obtain very advanced material you are going to bring this thread into the --Artist, Collector, Professional-- debate. my 2 cents Jay __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing