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Reading Andy's story reminds me of another thread I've started a while ago called Contextual Information. There I was talking about how knowledge about a certain tree can enhance our appreciation and enjoyment. Andy's story instantly changed the way I feel about this red pine. That's why I feel that we should keep a record of all information we know about our trees.

Information has value and adds this value to the tree. We can see countless examples in the arts market where the discovery of the origin and history of a piece of art takes its price through the roof.
In Japan keeping track of the tree's history is common practice.

I like Fred's idea of how we should relate to bonsai. It is truly a unique relationship.

Attila

4-Feb-2004	#6
Attila Attila Soos Join Date: Jan-2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Country: USA Posts: 1,946	Reading Andy's story reminds me of another thread I've started a while ago called Contextual Information. There I was talking about how knowledge about a certain tree can enhance our appreciation and enjoyment. Andy's story instantly changed the way I feel about this red pine. That's why I feel that we should keep a record of all information we know about our trees. Information has value and adds this value to the tree. We can see countless examples in the arts market where the discovery of the origin and history of a piece of art takes its price through the roof. In Japan keeping track of the tree's history is common practice. I like Fred's idea of how we should relate to bonsai. It is truly a unique relationship. Attila