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Bonsai nare-do-well
Join Date: Jan-2003
Location: Summerville SC
Country: USA
Posts: 4,653
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Winter Wanderings
Just thought I would put out my annual winter invitation.
So far no one has taken me up on it but one never knows
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Winter is fast approaching and it almost time to bed the bonsai down for the winter. For some this is a boring time of the year. After all in winter there isn't much to do but protect our tiny treasures.
Those that do tropical trees still have plenty to keep them busy. There is the old monkey drill of "in and out". Bonsai soil for next season can be made , spare pots can be cleaned and there is always the bonsai books and magazines that have been collected throughout the year.
But mostly we wait for spring.
I find winter to be an exciting time of the year. It's a time of exploration and learning from the true masters of bonsai. Those old trees that have been setting there in the woods for decades. With the dropping of the leaves the structure of the trees can be seen. Just how they are put together.
I spend many hours wondering through these forests in winter. My camera and scratchpad go with me. A thermos of hot chocolate helps on those cold days.
By spring I have many new ideas and have learned much from the "Masters". A sense of urgency sets in. All these new ideas must be worked on.
Winter can be a busy time for a bonsai student. A time of understanding . A time to get inspired. My thermos holds more than one cup of hot chocolate if any of you would like to join me this winter in my wanderings. We can learn together!
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