Brent

Andy

I had similar reaction to that article. I rarely read any bonsai mags these days as there is hardly anything of interest in them to me. However, I still peruse them to see what's in them. When I came to that article, my reaction was "What the hell is this doing here?" I paid attention because I have a grafting article in the works for my website, mostly just awaiting photos before publication. I'm biased of course, but my article will be a quantum leap better in usefulness for bonsai.

I too, am a member and supporter of ABS, but many of the articles are rather embarrassing to me and anyone who has the least bit of horticultural sophistication. Some time ago there was talk (on the IBC) of mild peer review for the mag articles, but it really went nowhere. I think the main problem is that it is so difficult to get articles, ANY articles, for publication. The editors and others involved are simply afraid of alienating the few authors they have. This is unfortunate, because I think it has a chilling effect on some people who would offer better material. I know that I have lost interest in submitting articles, but then I have my own forum now.

Brent