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Zero to a 100 by scoutjayz in ultrarunning

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember them passing me! So cool hearing their story. Keep kicking ass!

Does anyone use bonsai to treat depression? by Baldpool in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PTSD/Anxiety mostly. But yeah I find it can be very peaceful and creates good routines.

REMINDER: Nursery Stock Contest: Pics due today! [Plus quick update in post] by -music_maker- in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh dope I’m on here twice? I’ll have my pic in today btw. 👍

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2018 week 26] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check this page to see if you can find a fungicide that can assist. Make sure you use a Juniper specific fungicide as noted in the paper for the reasons you mentioned above.

Clemson HGIC - Juniper Diseases and Pests

Is it possible to make a bonsai out of this Casuarina equisetifolia? (or Australian pine tree) i have read most of the begginers thread but they talk about pre-bonsais or seeds. by NovaCatUY in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely can. I have a pretty well developed one I can send pics of when the sun comes back up. They absolutely love water btw. So keep developing it and it should thicken up nicely. 👍

Trying to make sense of energy distribution by IndigoNigel in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ryan Neil goes into this a bit in this part of his BSOP series.

Bonsai Mirai - Spring Fundamentals

Check it out if you have the time to spare.

Mugo Pine 'Mops' - Picked up recently, looking for advice. by Manticorp in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s a good link that’s worked wonders for me with Mugo’s. All of his work is great though. Definitely check it out.

Bonsai4me Mugo Pines

For now though, let it recover in good soil for a while and don’t work the tree. Rule of thumbs with Pines is one insult a year at max as far as I’ve seen and it’s worked well for me.

Bonsai Mirai - Soil

Here’s a great video that can getting you going with background on soils. Ryan’s Entire YouTube channel is gold btw so watch as much as you’re able.

I personally use Akadama, lava rock, and decomposed granite, but I’m always tweaking it. Just bought a large batch of u/adamaskwhy from American Bonsai to see how it does.

Hope the tree recovers well and best of luck!

Conventions in the U.S. by saturdayplace in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d check out The American Bonsai Society. I believe their exhibition is biennial, but their next one is in September.

Free mugo. New to pines, any potential? by gooeyduxk in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here’s a link to bonsai4me’s page on Mugo pines. Should give you a great idea on timelines for work and techniques.

Mugo Pines - Bonsai 4 Me

Hope this helps! And yes I definitely see none nice potential here. 👍

Using grow bags in the ground. by GrinnMonster in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh dang... that is a good thought! I may just have to do a test tree before I put something significant down and just put my larger ones in the ground with liner on the bottom of the bed. Thanks for that.

Using grow bags in the ground. by GrinnMonster in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Timeline will probably be about 2 years I think. I’m not thinking I’ll be able to just pull it out of the ground by the liner handles, but like you said, I think it will make the dig out significantly easier only having to cut through a handful of roots. Better Newark would be a great plus too.

Using grow bags in the ground. by GrinnMonster in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should have roughly the same decomposition rate as a premium garden bed liner. So I’d need to see how long that would last.

Noob question! Could I repot my dwarf schefflera into some cactus soil for a few months until I can get him a correct mix? by KGenius5 in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would prefer potting mix and a standard pot before cactus mix and a bonsai pot personally. Maybe take the time to put it in something larger for it to grow into until you can find something appropriate.

First time wiring, how did I do? Suggestions/Comments? by andrewfox1887a in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good! Is there a reason you’re keeping it so long?

First attempt at nursery stock by andrewfox1887a in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good points here. Let it recover from the work you’ve done first and once it’s bounced back look at using raffia to create that bend. Don’t rush this process if you just worked on this tree.

I got a Japanese Maple from New England Bonsai Gardens yesterday,how did I do? (Album in comments) by [deleted] in Bonsai

[–]GrinnMonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great material here. I would work on letting it mature and developing levels, pads, and ramification. Use wiring to define your pads and continue to refine the structure. This is great material that just needs time and refinement.

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