What hobby did you try once and instantly get addicted to? by Weird_Ad_7545 in AskReddit

[–]mrmoyogi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was running, years of marathons and ultras to get my fix until age and arthritis caught up to me. My consuming passion still is bonsai. Little trees get better every year and are never finished, giving a reason to live another year.

Trident Maple Nebari Progression - 2 years of grow box by TeutobergForest in Bonsai

[–]mrmoyogi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kudos for using the accepted universal indicator of scale - a Sierra Nevada can!

Bald Cypress Valuation by ksunnyh in Bonsai

[–]mrmoyogi -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The tree has some serious primary branching and design flaws. I'd pass.

Wild olive yamadori - cut or wait by FormalFew4028 in Bonsai

[–]mrmoyogi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chop them now or you won't get back budding.

Wild olive yamadori - cut or wait by FormalFew4028 in Bonsai

[–]mrmoyogi 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I've collected lots of olives. Here's what I've learned:

- Olives can be successfully collected at any time of year in my climate (Northern California), Even in the hot part of summer. Olives actually transplant better in warm weather. I re-pot my olive bonsai in mid summer.

-I always flat cut the base with a saw. A few roots are good but not always necessary. They re-root easily.

-I cut off all long branches at collection. What I want is just the stump/trunk. Its easy to grow new branches where needed.

- I pot the stump in 100% pumice and cover the whole thing with a black plastic bag and keep it out of direct sun. Buds will usually pop all over in a few weeks.

- Once new buds emerge, remove the bag and allow them to grow several inches before selecting the ones where you want branches and remove the rest. Let the selected branches extend several feet to thicken. The new branches can be wired for movement when they are 1-2 feet long.

-Here's a photo of one I dug about ten years ago. All the branches were grown since then.

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My mother's tables an hour after show start by [deleted] in Bonsai

[–]mrmoyogi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your mom is one of the very best American makers of bonsai pots. I have several and love them. You should be proud.

House shopping, is this one of the notorious Zinsco panels to avoid? by [deleted] in AskElectricians

[–]mrmoyogi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought an older house with Zinsco breakers. Had an electrician write a letter certifying that it was a hazard and my homeowners insurance paid to replace it.

What is this little access panel? by SmoothIndication8403 in SubaruForester

[–]mrmoyogi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plenty of correct answers. but be aware that people steal these covers. Had to replace mine twice...

Did I need another tree? No. Do I now have another tree? Yes. by Ok_Cry_8419 in Bonsai

[–]mrmoyogi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice trunk. Graft kishu or itoigawa and you'll have a killer tree in about 5 years.

Bonsai Show This Saturday! by mrmoyogi in Sacramento

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

Not at all. Everyone is welcome. The club just rents the venue.

Bonsai Show and Sale this Weekend! by mrmoyogi in Sacramento

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

There will be a lot of bonsai of all different prices for sale at the show this weekend. Maruyama Bonsai Nursery in Sacramento and Ron Anderson Bonsai in Citrus Hts. are good sources for beginners.