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27-Jul-2005
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bonsai is not my hobby
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mugo country
Today we went hiking in the Alps. What you see here is mugo country. The trees that are hanging from the cliffs are Pinus mugo, the flat growing variety, the taller ones are Pinus sylvestris, Scots pines and a few European spruce, Picea abies.
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27-Jul-2005
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There is nothing more in this world that I would like to do is to see Mugos in their natural environment. It's a dream probably never to be realized but I am thankfull that someone with the talent you have has taken a liking to this wonderful tree. There are many questions I would love to ask you about how you grow your Mugos if you would be willing to share a few bits of information.
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27-Jul-2005
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bonsai is not my hobby
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Here is a nice one.
If you think that it is easy to find a good one and just rip it off the cliff you are wrong. It is very difficult. Otherwise everybody would have them.
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27-Jul-2005
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I imagine it is difficult indeed with roots growing down in cracks and crevices and over the years growing and forming to the rock. I also imagine a rock hammer and chisel are required as well as vast experience in keeping such collected material alive.
That picture is the first I have actually seen of a Mugho growing in it's natural state, amazing, thanks. Will |
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28-Jul-2005
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Bonsai Master, in my mind
Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Back Home in Northern California
Country: USA
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Went hiking today in the Alps...
Walter...surely must be nice to be able to "...go hiking in the Alps...today...". I'm envious.
I can "...go hiking on Mt. Lemon...today..." Little over 9000' at the summit...however, no chance to collect there...National Forest...everything is protected...no permits available. We can't even, legally, pick up something that's being bull-dozed away during road construction (not even a rock). We have to drive half way around this "Sky Island" to get to the road that goes up the mountain. Enjoy the Alps for me...
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28-Jul-2005
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Air Assault All The Way.
 
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Well Walter now you've gone and done it. I officially HATE you!!!
Forget bonsai, I would just love the opportunity to see that area, in person. Wonderful scenery. It can't be put into words, so I won't even try. Okay, all kidding aside. Obviously I don't hate you, but I am envious. Warmest regards, John
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29-Jul-2005
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I have experience with digging in rocky areas. It is very difficult... Here is one example of collecting aleppo pine! What I have done? Since it was impossible to extract it right away, I broke a part of the rock around the trunk and made a hole of the diameter and the depth of around 20cm. I deliberately damaged a part of the main root on couple of spots, almost cutting it, and then I filled the hole with humus, covering it with rocks. In the autumn, two years later, when I was sure that the side roots have developed from the damaged main root, I cut it entirely and extracted the pine with the new side roots and wrapped it in the nylon sheet with humus. 1. in nature (60cm high, with the trunk thickness of around 10cm) 2. at home |
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