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Granted, Al, all the information on this forum needs to be weighed and considered. No one article, no one person has general enough information to suit every situation and climate. Having read ALL the articles, including yours on collecting junipers, and others, and the comments, and the off forum articles, and the books.....and signing up for a collecting trip with Mr. Hirao.....is that enough diversity of information? If someone can't weigh the opinions and thoughts and experiences of others, and come to their own conclusions, then they will fail, or they will have to figure out what works for them.

Will's article was interesting particularly in his thoughts about the microclimate and the interacting vegetation that he collects along with the tree. I appreciate that Will takes the time, as do you, to write the articles. It takes guts to put your ideas front and center. It also takes guts to challenge and ask more questions....

Did you read my article? "Finding Information First"? It's all about learning from as many places as you can, starting with but not exclusive to this forum. Read, read, read. One loose quote from my article- "the web gives you the most information available to anyone, anywhere, in history. Use it." If you are collecting junipers in hot weather, you'd better know what you are doing. If you are collecting an old Lantana out of a yard in Carlsbad, then Will's information might apply. If you are growing azaleas in Arizona, then the Japanese books aren't the best source of information on when root pruning should be done. Join a local club, (another post of mine, multiple times) learn from the pros, participate, think and apply what you learn.

Don't mistake encouragement for endorsement. I also praised your article on guy wiring, asked a few questions, but am still trying to learn WHY and HOW and whether it applies in specific situations. Speaking of which, I asked a question on your moss article which I don't believe ever got answered, maybe I have to post it...still want to know....

Joanie

1-Jun-2005	#2
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,410	Granted, Al, all the information on this forum needs to be weighed and considered. No one article, no one person has general enough information to suit every situation and climate. Having read ALL the articles, including yours on collecting junipers, and others, and the comments, and the off forum articles, and the books.....and signing up for a collecting trip with Mr. Hirao.....is that enough diversity of information? If someone can't weigh the opinions and thoughts and experiences of others, and come to their own conclusions, then they will fail, or they will have to figure out what works for them. Will's article was interesting particularly in his thoughts about the microclimate and the interacting vegetation that he collects along with the tree. I appreciate that Will takes the time, as do you, to write the articles. It takes guts to put your ideas front and center. It also takes guts to challenge and ask more questions.... Did you read my article? "Finding Information First"? It's all about learning from as many places as you can, starting with but not exclusive to this forum. Read, read, read. One loose quote from my article- "the web gives you the most information available to anyone, anywhere, in history. Use it." If you are collecting junipers in hot weather, you'd better know what you are doing. If you are collecting an old Lantana out of a yard in Carlsbad, then Will's information might apply. If you are growing azaleas in Arizona, then the Japanese books aren't the best source of information on when root pruning should be done. Join a local club, (another post of mine, multiple times) learn from the pros, participate, think and apply what you learn. Don't mistake encouragement for endorsement. I also praised your article on guy wiring, asked a few questions, but am still trying to learn WHY and HOW and whether it applies in specific situations. Speaking of which, I asked a question on your moss article which I don't believe ever got answered, maybe I have to post it...still want to know.... Joanie