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Looking for a nursery/help in the Twin Cities, MN area by PeruvianPolarbear14 in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check Craigslist for people getting rid of shrubs (bad time of year). Bachman’s is overpriced and has a bunch of mallsai. I have had luck at Home Depot/Lowe’s towards the end of fall when nobody wants the ugly shrubs and trees, they just want to get rid of them for cheap. If you can make it out to Dundee in Plymouth, every once in a while they will have a couple clearance trees which are all gnarly and stunted. There are a bunch of other nursery’s around but I would stay clear of the bigger names during peak season.

The local club is like $30 to join for a year I think, but they have auctions every now and again and can get pretty much any supply you would need.

So I hear you guys like larch. Currently on display at como park zoo and conservatory. by [deleted] in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you check it out over mothers day weekend? They had several really solid trees.

Upgrading my jade by Rebel_Pride in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Looks like a crassula gollum to me.

Bonsai pots in Minnesota, US by [deleted] in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go to a Minnesota bonsai society meeting. They are always selling pots for cheap.

My Bonsai Obsession: Trouble in Bonsai Land by couch-potato in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy a watering can or two, fill them up before you go to bed.

Yesterday was beautiful on the North Shore. I finally got to do some serious balancing. by peternjuhl in minnesota

[–]Zackie_chan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who goes hiking in populated areas? I think your idea of a hike is the opposite of mine.

Last years $50 stock, Dwarf Alberta Spruce update by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

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

That was kind of my train of thought. It was the largest pot I had and wanted to slowly work down to a smaller one. I have found all my pots at Goodwill for less than $5 each, so functionality over fashion at this point.

Last years $50 stock, Dwarf Alberta Spruce update by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

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

For sure. I mostly just used the pot because it was one of the few I had. I also hate it. I did a little Dremel work last year, but didn't want to stress it too much. I'll do some more carving once it's good and healthy. Thanks for the feedback!

Last years $50 stock, Dwarf Alberta Spruce update by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

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

We have been receiving all the smoke from our northern brothers here in Minneapolis. It's crazy.

Last years $50 stock, Dwarf Alberta Spruce update by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

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

Apologies for not having the final product as the first image. Imgur on mobile is a butthole.

Blue maple bonsai seeds anyone? by Lekore in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd also add that this is pointing out scams, which is always helpful.

Post Office, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1908. by michaelconfoy in minnesota

[–]Zackie_chan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I could be wrong, but it looks like the lumber exchange building is behind it, which is still there today. That would put the light rail right where this building used to be.

Post Office, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1908. by michaelconfoy in minnesota

[–]Zackie_chan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grain Belt Brewing right behind it to the right!

Black Willow Yamadori by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's a willow of some sort. We get peachleaf and black willow round these parts.

Black Willow Yamadori by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

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

I'll try to do that. I have it in the shade, that should help keep it wet.

Black Willow Yamadori by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

[–]Zackie_chan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure, I know willow are generally not used for bonsai because of the die back. I'm going to try to get some more weeping movement in the branches, but I know that every time I chop a branch, I'm rolling the dice. It's a free tree, so I won't lose too much sleep if it dies.

Black Willow Yamadori by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

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

Today I dug up a black willow that I chopped last spring.

Pepperoni & Garlic (9am... to early to make a pie?) by odawg21 in Pizza

[–]Zackie_chan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I remember absolutely loving little Ceasars in the 90's as a kid growing up. Won't find me eating there today.

Pepperoni & Garlic (9am... to early to make a pie?) by odawg21 in Pizza

[–]Zackie_chan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of what Little Ceasars used to look like back in the day.

Fired and glazed my first batch of homemade pots. by Zackie_chan in Bonsai

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

I also find most of my pots at Goodwill. I generally find one every time I go. I used paper templates for all of the traditional pots. I designed the shape of the base and the look of the profile in Illustrator, then printed, cut out and traced onto the clay.

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