My Little Bonsai

Selecting The Right Soil And Pot For Your Bonsai Tree

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:54:00 +0000

Article by Andrew Kozlowski

Bonsai Soil Selection

The soil you choose for your potted bonsai tree will provide it with nutrients, retain water, and play an important part in its overall health. You will need to find the right soil mix if you want your tree to thrive.

Both organic and inorganic soil mixes are available to bonsai tree growers. Organic soil mixes are comprised of dead leaves, peat, bark and other plant parts. Inorganic mixes are made from substances such as volcanic lava and clay. Soil mixes with a high inorganic content can prove better for bonsai health since they provide better drainage and more oxygen to the plant. Soils with a high organic content tend to retain too much water, and their particles break down over time, allowing less air to reach the plant. Good bonsai soil should have a mix of different sized particles, such as grit, sand, and peat, and hold enough water to hydrate the plant between each watering, while allowing for appropriate drainage.

Special inorganic soils for bonsai include Akadama, a porous Japanese baked clay that, mixed with sand and grit, becomes the perfect medium in which to grow pines and other bonsai. You can find this at a bonsai nursery. Seramis is another type of fired clay that is easier to find and cheaper than Akadama and can be mixed with peat or bark. It promotes root growth and is stronger than Japanese clay.

Different species require different water, nutrients, and soil. Coniferous bonsai such as junipers and pines need less moisture, so they need a soil that retains less water. Tropical flowering plants, conversely, will often need more water, and therefore require a soil that retains water more effectively. Check with an expert at a bonsai nursery for a soil recommendation for your particular bonsai species.

Bonsai Pot Selection

The pot in which you place your bonsai should complement the shape and style of the tree. The size, color, and design of the container should all be taken into consideration. While you can train your bonsai in an informal tray or box, a fully shaped tree should be displayed in a formal bonsai container. These are usually ceramic stoneware that can be glazed or unglazed in a variety of colors and sizes. All bonsai pots should have drainage holes in the bottom to let out excess water.

Your bonsai pot should be resistant to both heat and cold. Most stoneware pots are fired to withstand temperature changes. If you know your bonsai will be located outdoors in an extreme climate, it’s best to select an unglazed pot. If your bonsai will reside exclusively indoors, you can use a porcelain pot, which can lend an elegant look to a flowering tree.

Color is an important consideration. Most bonsai gardeners choose unglazed, rustic containers in earth tones for outdoor bonsai such as evergreens and pines, while flowering or fruit-bearing trees such as brush cherries can be accented by a more colorful, glazed pot. Many like the subtle colors of Japanese mud pots or Chinese red clay pots for trees with green foliage, and blue, green, and white pots for tropical bonsai.

The shape and depth of the container should match the style of the bonsai. Whether oval, round, or rectangular, the pot should be deep enough to accommodate slanted trunks or branches, or cascade-style limbs that dip below the container’s edge.

Want to learn more about Bonsai Soil to learn all about how to buy, grow, and care for beautiful, healthy bonsai trees.

About the Author

Andrew Kozlowski is a naturalist, amateur botanist, and author of articles and books on topics ranging from plant care and gardening to home downsizing. For more than 20 years Andrew has managed environmental programs in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Latin America. He resides in San Francisco.

JWH-018 vs HB-101 – The Wonder Bonsai Fertilizer?

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 07:26:00 +0000

Article by James

Dwarfed trees or bonsais enliven any home garden. Growing them needs specialized skills. However, once this wonderful art is perfected, rearing bonsai trees becomes easy. Bonsais reflect natural trees. Bonsais were traditionally grown in Mainland China almost 1100 years ago. Having picked up the cue from China, Japan brought this mini-tree growing method into its borders and mastered the dwarfing of trees without tampering with the trees’ environment beauty.

Initially, some simple objectives have to be kept in mind when embarking on tree dwarfing missions. The pot and the tree comprise a single entity that is harmonious in the sense that the color, texture, and shape complement each other. Shaping the tree comes next on the agenda.

Further, browse the Internet for bonsai societies, enroll in their membership program, meet and discuss with the experts there. A blog on dwarfing of trees can be started. Post comments and await queries and replies. Forming a bonsai society would be a wonderful idea. This way, a lot of miniature tree rearing enthusiasts can be mustered. Working together is great. It not only helps learn more about the art but invariably allows it to be perfected.

Having decided on miniaturizing trees, there is the option of buying a pre-bonsai tree or starting to grow one from the seed. The latter is difficult since it requires a lot of expertise. Initially, a pre-bonsai tree can be worked with. A pot, soil, fertilizers, planting mediums will have to be obtained for the purpose. Your first attempt may not be successful. Do not lose hope. Strive again and again till success is achieved.

Trees that are being dwarfed need proper care, maintenance, and fertilizers. The International Bonsai Society and the Japan Shohin Society have permitted the use of the amino-alkyloid JWH-018 of the naphthoylindole family as a fertilizer to nourish bonsai tree roots. This chemical compound must be 99.99% pure and is used as a fertilizer additive and applied on the roots of growing bonsai trees.

Regular watering, especially in the summer months is essential. The dwarf must be place under direct sunlight as well. Further, fertilizers like the amino-alkyloid of the naphthoylindole family should be applied to its roots. Ensure that this 99.99% pure. This chemical compound marvelously nourishes the roots and the tree on the whole. The International Bonsai Society has approved the use of this additive as a bonsai fertilizer. Note that a healthy miniature tree’s growth largely depends on the fertilizer, care, maintenance, and repotting.

JWH-108 has been a very popular fertilizer for bonsai, however most experts agree that HB-101 is Japans Most Trusted Organic Bonsai Fertilizer for bonsai cultivation. HB-101 has some advantages over JWH-108, namely being an organic fertilizer, HB-101 contains natural plant extracts and minerals which can help promote healthy growth and development of bonsai trees without causing harm to the environment. HB-101 is easy to use and can be applied directly to the soil or sprayed onto the leaves, whereas JWH-108 being a synthetic fertilizer, requires more careful handling and mixing with water. HB-101 has been known to improve the overall health and resilience of bonsai trees, which can lead to a more beautiful and long-lasting display.

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About the Author

Dwarfed trees or bonsais enliven any home garden. Growing them needs specialized skills. However, once this wonderful art is perfected, rearing bonsai trees becomes easy.

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Where can i buy japanese 'bonsai' saplings within australia?

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:15:00 +0000

Question by Lauchlan: Where can i buy japanese ‘bonsai’ saplings within australia?
I want to grow my first bonsai tree and i really love the look of the japanese evergreen… how much would i be looking at for a sapling? how long can it take to get it to look more like a miniature tree rather than a sapling? (im expecting 5-10 years) do japanese evergreens grow well in Australia? and further hints and tips for a beginner would be greatly appreciated… i will be researching into further sources for bonsai maintenance etc.
I know that bonsai isn’t a species of plant I’ve done my research I’m just trying to find ‘bonsai’ (notice the epostrophes) ‘saplings’
And I know that I don’t HAVE to buy a Japanese one but I want to because I love the look of it
Seriously guys (first two repliers) I’m not that stupid.
In other words… Does anyone know any suppliers of evergreen clippings suitable for the practice of bonsai?

Best answer:

Answer by Iwo Jima
A bonsai is just a small form of any kind of plant. There is nothing like a bonsai sapling, you have to make the plant grow in this small form from day one by using the “bonsai techniques”. You can look up in the internet how do do it or buy a book and start with a plant that naturally grows well in Autralia.
Good luck and a lot of patience

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Cuidando Tu Bonsai

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:59:00 +0000

Cuidando Tu Bonsai
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'Tree of Enchantment' Mini Weeping Pussy Willow Tree - Bonsai or Outdoors-6" Pot

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:59:00 +0000

'Tree of Enchantment' Mini Weeping Pussy Willow Tree - Bonsai or Outdoors-6" Pot

Excellent choice to accent a deck, patio or pond or as a bonsai
5 years old. Approximately 12" tall
Branches arch straight down making a beautiful display in all seasons
Hardy in zones 4-9
The plant you will receive is growing in a 6" pot.

Kilmarnock Miniature Weeping Pussy Willow (Salix caprea 'kilmarnock')A delightful mini Weeping Pussy Willow tree. In early spring the branches are covered with large, fluffy, silvery catkins followed by studded golden anthers. Lovely green foliage follows. Grafted head onto rootstock. Branches arch straight down making a beautiful display in all seasons. Excellent choice to accent a deck, patio or pond or as a bonsai. 5 years old. 12" tall. The weeping pussy willow is among the most graceful of

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Bonsai Boy's Money Bonsai Tree - 'Good Luck Tree' pachira aquatica

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:25:00 +0000

Bonsai Boy's Money Bonsai Tree - 'Good Luck Tree' pachira aquatica

Braided tree trunk - 13"-15" tall
Recommended bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy

The Money Tree is an age-old token of good luck and an invitation to good fortune. A braided tree trunk with up to five (5) unusual light green leaves that spread out along the top of each stem. Resilient and does not require much care. Hardy and extremely tolerant of low light and dryness. It is the most popular plant for "Feng Shui" because it creates positive energy ("Chi" or "Qi"). It brings prosperity and wealth to your surroundings and decorates your home with nature and good luck. Great f

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Guías Mistral Bonsai - Alambrado Prebonsái "Pinus"

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 02:19:00 +0000

En nuestra guía básica de cuidados, consejos y demostraciones veremos como alambrar un bonsái de la variedad pinus.
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Midori - Cloud Trees

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 03:41:00 +0000

Midori – Cloud Trees

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Bonsai Media Group Named Fifteenth Best SEO Company by topseos.com for July 2013

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 06:20:00 +0000

(PRWEB) July 18, 2013

The independent authority on Search vendors, topseos.com, has released their list of the best SEO companies citing Bonsai Media Group as the fifteenth best search engine optimization company for the month of July 2013. Each month the independent research team at topseos.com evaluates and ranks the best online marketing companies which offer a service for improving the search engine ranking positions of a client's website for keywords relevant to their target audience. The rankings are released at the start of each month to account for the latest research and developments uncovered by the independent research team.

Bonsai Media Group produces effective online marketing solutions offering modern marketing with a touch of old-fashioned marking knowledge. Their SEO services focus on better understanding how customers think and Search in order to build more effective campaigns. Through in-depth keyword analysis, strategy development, and implementation Bonsai Media Group produces SEO campaigns which connect those looking for services with those which provide them.

Companies which have been featured in the rankings have been put through a meticulous evaluation process in order to validate the services which they provide. The independent research team takes a look into each company's philosophies, the types of professionals involved in producing the SEO services being offered, and the company's history of services and expansion. During this process five areas of evaluation are used to benchmark and compare competing SEO agencies in areas including on page optimization, off page optimization, needs analysis, keyword analysis, and reporting methods.

Clients of top competing SEO companies are contacted by the independent research team in order to obtain their unique opinions on the services they have used. At least three client references are contacted in order to ask them about their communications with the vendor, the expectations set by the vendor, and the achieved results. Often times customers connect directly with topseos.com through the website to voice their opinions through commendations and complaints. Customers can also leave public reviews on the website regarding their opinions on the SEO services and other online marketing services and software they have used.

Bonsai Media Group has been included in the rankings based on their strong performance in an independent analysis of their SEO offerings. topseos.com has ranked Bonsai Media Group the fifteenth best SEO company based on performance, client evaluations, and internal research. Those looking for an effective SEO service should consider Bonsai Media Group.

About topseos.com

topseos.com is a well-known independent authority on Search vendors. Established in 2002, the primary objective of topsoes.com is to identify and evaluate the professionals and businesses offering the best online marketing services all mover the world. A specialized team of researchers are tasked with the job of identifying and ranking the best SEO companies through the use of a meticulous evaluation process. Researchers examine thousands of online marketing companies each month who are seeking to be ranked as a top SEO company by the independent authority.

For the rankings of the best SEO companies, visit http://best-seo-company.topseosrankings.com/best-seo-companies.

Companies interested in being evaluated and ranked can visit http://www.topseos.com/rankings/search-engine-marketing-agencies/apply-for-ranking.

“Bonsai Tree Care Tips,” A New Report On Vkool.Com, Teaches People How To ...

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:37:00 +0000

"Bonsai Tree Care Tips," A New Report On Vkool.Com, Teaches People How To …
The new "Bonsai Tree Care Tips" report on the site Vkool.com guides readers how to care for bonsai trees effortlessly. At the beginning of the article, people will learn some basic forms of bonsai, such as informal upright form, formal upright form …
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Japan's "Tree Town" sculptors make living art
Like many traditional crafts, the art of shaping so-called "macro bonsai" trees — cousins to the smaller and potted bonsai — has been facing tough times. Few among the younger generation are taking up the painstaking profession these days, and some …
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Care for your landscape during winter
CONTINUE TO CARE for your garden and landscape during the winter months and find out how by attending seminars at Tsugawa Nursery in January. There will be a Wintertime Bonsai Care seminar and two different seminars on fruit trees, Pruning Your …
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Bonsai Black Cypress Pine(Callitris Endlicheri)50 Seeds

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Green Fingered Thievery In Full Bloom

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 07:20:00 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 2 August 2012

Our gardens are often a sanctuary of colour and calm, and the result of sweat, toil and no small expense. However, everything is not rosy in the gardens of Britain, with the revelation that one in every five (20 per cent) gardens have been pilfered by green-fingered thieves in the last 12 months alone.

The research, conducted by MORE TH>N Home Insurance, found that from Kent to Cumbria, Brits are seeing their hanging baskets swiped, flower-beds uprooted, towering topiaries replaced by damp outlines and voids left where precious plants once stood proud. What's more, according to almost a quarter of those surveyed (23 per cent) it's a problem that's getting worse every year.

From stunning rose standards to beautiful bay trees, gardens are rich-pickings for burglars in the know, who are taking £72.21 worth of horticultural hauls with each raid – proving that money does grow on trees.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, it is the front of the house that is most often targeted, with 70 per cent of respondents claiming to have had pot plants and trees swiped from right outside their front doors. And as soon as these objects have been uprooted they are used to decorate the thieves' own gardens, sold on to dealers or offloaded at car boot sales*.

Additionally, it is the valuable plant specimens and carefully cultivated shrubs that are the objects of thieves' affections, as illustrated by MORE TH>N in the top 10 list of the most stolen horticultural items in Britain today:

TOP 10 MOST STOLEN PLANTS AND TREES

1.    Hanging baskets

2.    Bay trees

3.    Rose standards

4.    Olive trees

5.    Rare lilies

6.    Bonsais

7.    Miniature palm trees

8.    Magnolia trees

9.    Daphne shrubs

10.    Conifers

Looking across the regions, it is not 'The Garden of England' where green-fingered thievery is in full bloom, but the North East – with 29 per cent of plant theft victims living in the area. Following closely behind is the North West (25 per cent) and East Anglia (24 per cent), while garden-proud homeowners in the East Midlands can sleep easy at night knowing their region has the lowest rate of plant theft in the country (13 per cent).

According to Janet Connor, Managing Director for MORE TH>N: "As we've seen from recent incidents of lead being stolen from roofs, thieves are casting their nets ever wider in the search for objects to steal. And as this research unfortunately shows, garden plants and trees are now firmly on the list.

"Cultivating a beautiful garden is by no means a cheap endeavour, with many items, such as Bay trees, commanding price tags of £60 or more. But all the hard work and money spent on creating a lovely outdoor space can be ruined overnight if the garden is an easy target for thieves."

In light of the findings, MORE TH>N has collaborated with gardening expert and broadcaster Bob Flowerdew to offer a series of handy hints and tips and help guard the gardens of Great Britain.

Bob's top tips to secure your plants and trees:

1.    'This plant belongs to…' – The simplest deterrent is to mark all of your plants with your postcode. Use an indelible marker pen and boldly write your postcode all over plant labels (which can be concealed within the roots or the leaves before planting) containers, vases, urns and tubs.

2.    Chain it up! – Hanging baskets are by far the easiest target. Make their support fixing secure and difficult to undo by using wire, small bolts or even an unobtrusive lock and chain. When it comes to securing plants, a weatherproof bicycle lock attached to the containers will make life difficult for any thief. And for larger tubs and planters, a short chain or cable bolted to the container and fixed to a concreted bolt will make it impossible to remove the plants intact.

3.    Tug of war – Create bigger holes for your plants and carefully place layers of plastic netting within the roots as you plant them. This will make it infernally difficult to either dig or pull up!

4.    Go large – Large, heavy containers are more difficult to steal than smaller ones. Choose bigger planting containers and for the largest add extra weight with broken paving slabs and heavier soil-based compost.

5.    Be a prickly customer – Thorny and prickly plants are harder to remove and can act as a barrier to other plants. Position thorny and spiny plants and shrubs (such as Berberis, Yuccas, Briars, and Brambles) around the edges of containers, at vulnerable access points, such as low walls and fences, and around the base or up through the middle of valuable specimens.

6.    Take a picture – A photo of a specimen or even of bedding will aid both identification and the claim.

2013 Petals & Pathways Garden Tour

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:13:00 +0000

2013 Petals & Pathways Garden Tour
Event on 2013-06-29 10:00:00
This year's Clallam County Master Gardener Garden Tour, Petals and Pathways 2013, will feature seven lovely gardens in the Sequim area. They range from high hillside viewspots with yard art and splashing water, to pocket sized gems which are havens for their owners and for birds and butterflies. Garden #1, in the Owl Creek area, is a very tranquil, tucked- away garden with numerous water features, expansive lawns and a variety of orchard trees. The entry to the property features a beautiful long serpentine wall made from stones found on the property. The wall curves along the driveway, and beside it runs a pump-fed stream which feeds into a pond accented with flowering cherry trees. A display featuring barn owls sits near a 70-year old barn. There is an extensive composting system that nurtures the flowering annuals and perennials, and the variety of vegetables grown in the attractive contoured raised beds. In front of the house are two espaliered hydrangeas. Garden #2 overlooks the Strait, and has been developed over the last 6 years, beginning from a 3-acre parcel of pasture grass. The homeowners have created a large, inviting garden, with an extensive collection of dwarf conifers, an attractively enclosed orchard, a blueberry garden, and an eye-catching collection of colorful yard art. There are mounded planting beds for visual interest, and a meandering dry creek bed disguising a drain pipe needed due to the high water table. A variety of vegetables are grown in raised beds. As you leave this garden, look for the eagle nest perched in a snag, and enjoy the view of Victoria across the Strait. Garden #3 is a little gem in the Sunland area. The homeowner began with what was solid clay, and has worked for nine years bringing in soil and compost to create a woodland garden with deer resistant plants. There are 45+ Japanese maples, rhododendrons, ferns, hellebores, Ligularia, clump bamboo, Agapanthus, grasses, and much more. Notice the dramatic birches in front, with their white bark set off by variegated iris and white stone mulch. Garden #4 is small, beautiful, and bird-friendly. The owners have designed their space to be charming, low maintenance, and earth-friendly. The focal point is a 40+ year old bridge surrounded by Colorado columbine. A drip system with timer serves the entire garden, including the waist-high "earth boxes" that house the vegetable gardens. Companion planting is used to minimize the need for harmful chemical pest control, and copper bands discourage slugs. Quail, goldfinches and hummingbirds abound. Garden #5 is on steep terrain, so shoes with traction are a must. This panoramic hillside setting is an artist's playground, a garden of color and whimsy. When you arrive, you will be greeted by Santa/Rufus, a tree-trunk carved by the late Tim Quinn. The pathway from the drive leads through the custom-designed gate to an array of annuals, perennials, and ground covers that provide seasonal color, and waterfalls that trickle down into 7 pools. A decorative wrought-iron fence protects the inner garden from deer. The pools are accented with a coral bark maple, flowering plums, Cryptomeria, black mondo grass, a weeping white pine and a blue Atlas cedar. Angles of the dwelling are softened with Hinoki cypress and Japanese maples. The lower area features a face garden, glass totems and specimen madrone. Garden #6 is laced with many winding paths that wrap around 3 ponds and over the creek bed among a variety of specimen trees and shrubs. Bulbs and perennials provide color, and garden art adds a note of whimsy. Sages, fuchsias and other nectar plants attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Pines, spruce, sequoia, and a monkey puzzle tree provide year-round interest, privacy, and wind protection. The views to Protection Island and Mt. Baker are unsurpassed. Garden #7 is another steep one. An expansive deck overlooks a serene garden of Bonsai, colorful containers, and potted rose bushes. Stunning views of the San Juan Islands, Victoria, the Strait, Dungeness Spit and the Lighthouse will make you want to linger on the deck. But meandering pathways invite you to view this hillside garden up close. An assortment of Japanese maples, a golden chain tree, rhododendrons, heathers and evergreens thrive amongst native plants. It is tempting to relax and enjoy a book on the lower deck, while listening to the splashes of the fountain, filled with water flowing from a hillside brook.

at Seven gardens in Sequim (pick up tickets at the first garden on the day of tour)
102 Owl Creek Lane, Sequim, 98382
Sequim, United States

The Smokin Bandits - The SoapBox Project - Clovis Mann - The Lower 5th

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:53:00 +0000

The Smokin Bandits – The SoapBox Project – Clovis Mann – The Lower 5th
Event on 2013-06-08 12:30:00
June 7 at 12:00pm until June 9 at 12:00pm Gunner's Campground – Hwy 35 – De Soto, WI *TICKETS NOW ON-SALE IN ALL OUTLETS* March 16 to May 31, 2013 – *Tickets on-sale in ALL outlets *Beginning June 1, 2013 tickets will be at the gate Ticket outlets: Del's Bar – 229 N. 3rd St – La Crosse, WI 54601 Tree Hugger's Co-Op – 312 S. 4th St. – La Crosse, WI 54601 Pearl Street Brewery – 1401 St. Andrew St. – La Crosse, WI 54601 *TICKETS BY CREDIT CARD are available at the Pearl Street Brewery in person or by calling (608) 784-4832 during normal business hours ( processing fee) —- 2013 BANDIT COUNTY FAIR MUSIC FESTIVAL We are thrilled to announce the return of the Bandit County Fair Music Festival to be held June 7-8, 2013 at Gunner's Campground in De Soto, WI. Located 25 miles south of La Crosse, WI along the beautiful Mississippi River, this year's festival will once again feature some of the best regional and national talent the Midwest has to offer. We are excited to announce the following artists confirmed to perform at this year's festival: *OFFICIAL LINEUP* Smokin' Bandits Shoeless Revolution Fat Maw Rooney God Johnson Horseshoes & Hand Grenades TUGG People Brothers Band Evergreen Grass Band Moon Boot Posse Mark Joseph & the American Soul Honest Monday Sowbelly Bitchhog Bigtree Bonsai The SoapBox Project Brown Palm & the Get Down Nimbus Clovis Mann Bandsaw Brothers Luke Hembd & Gregg "Cheech" Hall Daylight in the Swamp Red Sky Warning The Lower 5th — TICKET INFORMATION Tickets officially on-sale MARCH 1, 2013!!! March 1 to March 15, 2013 (PRE-SALE) – *Pre-sale tickets only available at the Pearl Street Brewery in person or by phone at (608) 784-4832 during normal business hours. March 16 to May 31, 2013 – *On-sale in ALL outlets *Beginning June 1, 2013 tickets will be on sale for at the gate Ticket outlets: Del's Bar – 229 N. 3rd St – La Crosse, WI 54601 Tree Hugger's Co-Op – 312 S. 4th St. – La Crosse, WI 54601 Pearl Street Brewery – 1401 St. Andrew St. – La Crosse, WI 54601 *TICKETS BY CREDIT CARD are available at the Pearl Street Brewery in person or by calling (608) 784-4832 during normal business hours ( processing fee) *FREE CAMPING *PLEASE NOTE there will be a limited number of tickets available for the weekend and the venue strongly suggests purchasing your tickets in advance to ensure entry — PEARL STREET BREWERY Founded in downtown La Crosse, WI, the Pearl Street Brewery has developed a tradition of brewing carefully hand-crafted award-winning ales and lagers. Our friends at the Pearl Street Brewery will again be at the Bandit County Fair in full force, and will have several of their award winning beers on tap throughout the weekend. www.pearlstreetbrewery.com VENDING Vending inquiries should be sent to banditcountyfair@gmail.com Gunner's Campground E870 Ghelf Rd – Hwy 35 De Soto, WI 54624

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If I plant seeds from a Bonsai Orange Tree, will those seeds germinate into another Bonsai plant?

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:34:00 +0000

Question by 2007_Shelby_GT500: If I plant seeds from a Bonsai Orange Tree, will those seeds germinate into another Bonsai plant?
I got this neat little Bonsai orange tree for Christmas. It already had fruit on it (the fruit are about the size of a Ping Pong ball). I just ate a few of the oranges that were ripe, and they had numerous seeds in them. I was wondering:
- If I plant those seeds, is it likely that they will even germinate?
- If they do germinate, will they grow into another Bonsai size plant, or will they potentially grow into a full size orange tree?

Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Tigger
The seeds might or might not germinate. As for Bonsai, that is a specific way of training the way a tree grows, not a breed of plant.

I’ve seen some neat little bonsai trees too. Perhaps you can find someone who can teach you how to do it for yourself.

Good luck!

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Library Laboratory: The Art of Bonsai

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Tue, 28 May 2013 22:36:00 +0000

Library Laboratory: The Art of Bonsai
Event on 2013-07-11 05:00:00
Champlin Library
Thursday, July 11, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 13. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Plant and learn how to care for your own bonsai. First meeting: receive a tree and discuss style, art, history and branch placement. Second meeting: bring your tree back, learn refinement techniques. If possible, bring the following: wire cutters, pruning shears, chopstick, two plastic grocery bags, and lineman or slip joint pliers. Those with sensitive hands should bring plastic or garden gloves.
Presented in collaboration with the Minnesota Bonsai Society.

at Champlin Library
12154 Ensign Avenue North
Champlin, United States

BONSAI TREES FOR SALE

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Mon, 27 May 2013 04:08:00 +0000

Very nice Bonsai Trees for Sale seen here. The Japanese gentleman really knows his trade well. He’s from Washington state and is selling Bonsai Trees through…
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How To Bonsai - Make a Bonsai Tree

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:08:00 +0000

In this video I show how I turn an old boring tree into a new and amazing bonsai. It is a ficus nerifolia and it has been sitting on my benches for years. It…
Video Rating: 4 / 5

What are some good names for a puppy golden retriever?

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:36:00 +0000

Question by Ashely: What are some good names for a puppy golden retriever?
I’m thinking about getting a golden retriever, but I don’t know if it should be a boy or a girl, and I need names.

Best answer:

Answer by gamer
sparky

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Do I need to hibernate my boxwood bonsai in winter?

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:33:00 +0000

Question by Natalie: Do I need to hibernate my boxwood bonsai in winter?
I got a small boxwood bush this summer and am planning to let it grow as a bonsai tree. Being entirely indoors though I am not sure if I should let it hibernate for the winter. I’ve noticed that suddenly the leaves have dried up and appear dead but are not falling off. I checked the bark underneath and it is still green. What should I do?

Best answer:

Answer by Gamer
No you shouldn’t when spring comes it wil regrow it’s leaves don’t worry

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Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian to Open New Restaurant on Board Miami-Based Norwegian Getaway

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 25, 2013

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian will create and oversee the opening of his seafood restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, on the lines newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, which will sail year-round to the Eastern Caribbean from Miami beginning February 2014. To celebrate this exciting announcement, Norwegian partnered with Zakarian for an exclusive lunch on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Soho Beach House in South Beach, during Miamis South Beach Wine & Food Festival, further signifying Norwegian Getaways strong ties to her Miami home. Geoffrey Zakarians new restaurant is located in the ships hub amongst three expansive, action-packed decks called 678 Ocean Place and includes innovative outdoor spaces along The Waterfront, the ships oceanfront promenade, offering guests an unparalleled experience with a unique connection to the ocean.

The restaurant, Ocean Blue by Geoffrey Zakarian, will bring a luxury seafood dining experience to Norwegian Getaway, utilizing all of the ingredients and techniques that Zakarian employs in his land-based establishments to three distinct dining locations on board: Ocean Blue, Ocean Blue on The Waterfront, Zakarians take on a boardwalk clam shack, and The Raw Bar, serving crustaceans and wines by the glass. In developing the Ocean Blue concept for Norwegians newest ship, Zakarian is orchestrating every aspect of the restaurants, from the menus to the uniforms and the glassware. On select sailings, Zakarian will also host meet-and-greets with Norwegian Getaway guests, along with in-person cooking demonstrations and intimate cooking experiences for smaller groups. The first location of Ocean Blue will premiere on board Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaways New York City-based sister ship in April 2013.

I am thrilled to announce that the Ocean Blue concept we developed for Norwegian Breakaway will also have a home on her Miami-based sister ship, Norwegian Getaway, said Geoffrey Zakarian. I am so proud of the concept, menus and d

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How do I care for a Chinese Elm bonsai tree?

noreply@blogger.com (benjbt) — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:03:00 +0000

Question by Rex: How do I care for a Chinese Elm bonsai tree?
I bought a Chinese Elm bonsai and was wondering if I had to take it outside and when I had to re pot it and whatnot. I’ve also been told I had to soak it for 20 sometimes, do I soak the whole tree or just the roots?

Best answer:

Answer by Mick St James
This website will give you some basic information on Bonsai Care http://www.bonsai-garden.com/

Additionally there are a series of bonsai related articles that address specific issues growers of bonsai deal with http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-articles.htm

Goodluck!

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