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10-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Jul-2002
Location: Paris
Country: France
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New to the Forum
I won't make any bones about it, my experience of Bonsai runs to a kit I bought several years ago, out of 10 or so seedlings (black pine) only one survives.
Yet I am hooked. This spring I have successfully germinated 20 Japanese maples, bought several books and decided that Bonsai might well be a worthwhile hobby. Presently I live in the centre of Paris France with a balcony and a rather long 16 Century rain gutter that takes ten window boxes rather well. Presently I have some space in my window boxes to grow some young trees ready to "Bonsai" in a few years time, when hopefully I will be living somewhere with some more space. I understand the correct procedure for a beginner getting a feel for the practise is to buy nursery trees and have a good old hack, I can find space on my balcony for this. I also understand that also it is a good Idea to join a club, for various reasons this is not really practical for me, so I am looking for an internet forum that I can join that I may ask for advice from those with the experience that I lack. I have 101 questions already, from acorns to ulmus procera. Would this be a suitable forum for a relative new comer who needs advice on nuturing and propagation...? |
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10-Jul-2002
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Charlie,
Welcome! Would this be a suitable forum for a relative new comer who needs advice on nuturing and propagation...? Heck yes! Some of your questions may already have been answered - try searching the forum archives. And where you don't find answers, just ask away! I've found that people here are incredibly helpful. Best regards, Old Mister
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10-Jul-2002
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Charlie, Wouldn't mind seeing the place you call home either. Sounds very historical.
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10-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
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Charlie, I am new to bonsai so I also have 101 guestions. I also have no access to a club, so this forum has been my main scource of info. It is really a great forum. The people are very kind and are willing to help you out any way they can. Try it out for awhile and see if you learn anything, and if you dont like us then you dont have to post here. I am sure that you will learn alot.
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10-Jul-2002
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Welcome, Charley. You'll find alot of help here and alot of friendly people willing to help. Try the FAQ, buy some good books, and buy a couple trees in 1-5 gallon pots so you don't have to wait so long to start working on some future masterpieces.
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11-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Jul-2002
Location: Paris
Country: France
Posts: 5
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Well Thanks
Thank you very much for the Welcome,
I shall take some time to read some threads and find my way around, then I shall post some questions. Thanks once more, and I look forwards to getting more of a "feel" for my new found hobby. |
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11-Jul-2002
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Please Correct Your Email Address
Join Date: Sep-2001
Location: SanBernardino
Country: USA
USDA Zone: zone 9
AHS Heat Zone: 8 9
Posts: 340
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Welcome Charlie
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Denny Still Growing in zone 9 So.Cal. |
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11-Jul-2002
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Carrier of Bonsai Fever
 Join Date: Oct-2001
Location: So-Cal, US of A
Country: America The Beautiful
USDA Zone: Zone 9-10
Posts: 1,833
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Charlie,
Nice to hear from you! It's interesting to me to hear how you were hooked on bonsai. What is the interest like in France? And I'm wondering what the garden centers are like over there. Lots of roses I imagine.---B |
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11-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: May-2002
Location: Tampa, FL
Country: USA
Posts: 15
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Welcome to BonsaiTalk Charlie!!!
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11-Jul-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Jul-2002
Location: Paris
Country: France
Posts: 5
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Bonsainut
Bonsainut, from that kit I had a little tree that I pruned too young, transfered to a bonsai pot too early, and didn't realise that in the summer had to water it everday, it died two weeks ago, I loved that little tree, I really did, when it died, I thought that's it, next time I grow a tree it will live, because I'm going to find out what I need to do to keep them alive.
Now I have my maple seedlings on the go and a few plans up my sleeve. Re Paris, Well, not far from me, there is a row of garden shops (10-20) that are on the quai by the river Seine, lots of posys and daisys, herbs a few shrubs, and probably the worst Bonsai shop I have ever seen. It actually saddens me to go in there, I won't share the horror stories. Fortunately there is a "Proper" bonsai shop a short bicyle ride away in Montparnase. A much better bet, near to Notre Dame there is a Sunday market, they have a fairly good selection of azaleas, rubber plants, jade trees and the like, shrubs, small trees and would you believe ducks and chickens. However my best bet is this, I was on the telephone today to my oldest and bestest friend in England, he is the head garderner of a large park with woodland, in the seaside town of Brighton. He quite literally has nearly every indeginous tree of southern England growing in his park and a fair few imported trees such as the Chinese Elm. Today I asked him if he could plant up some cuttings from an English Elm to see if we can get them to take root, he even offered me an immature evergreen oak of about six years old ! I think you will agree that my oldest and dearest friend will remain my oldest and dearest friend for many years to come. |
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