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bonsaimoronhelpme
White Belt
Joined: 09 Jun 2005
Posts: 2
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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 Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:37 am Post subject: First time bonsai, on a budget... |
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Hello. I am thinking of trying my first bonsai, but noone around my area sells them, and I cannot afford to have one shipped to me as I have no credit card. So my question....
Can you shape and train a juniper bonsai from the little juniper trees sold at most all nurseries and wal-mart? |
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Dick
Black Belt
Joined: 21 Aug 2004
Posts: 9320
Location: Western New York State, USA - Zone 4b
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 4:43 am Post subject: Re: First time bonsai, on a budget... |
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Yes, you can. The local discount department and home repair stores are sources for starting a bonsai collection.
Look for the variety juniper procumbens nana. It's inexpensive and easy to work with.
Welcome to the forum. It's a very friendly place for all your questions. Come back again! |
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Moldy
Yellow Belt
Joined: 10 Apr 2005
Posts: 206
Location: Tygelsjö, Sweden (Zone 7)
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:55 am Post subject: Re: First time bonsai, on a budget... |
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Also, if there is an IKEA near you they often sell indoor plants very cheap which can easily be turned into indoor trees.
I got my Jade Tree from IKEA for a few pounds, and it is now very happily potted and soaking up the sun in my winter room  |
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Pappa
Orange Belt
Joined: 01 Apr 2005
Posts: 343
Location: Nr. Cardiff - UK Zone 9
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 9:22 am Post subject: Re: First time bonsai, on a budget... |
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Any garden centre will have good stuff sometimes too. Try to find something with a stout, nicely shaped lower trunk and interesting looking bark.
Pappa |
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Stymie
Black Belt
Joined: 18 Aug 2004
Posts: 10534
Location: S.Yorks.UK Yow! My poor head feels as though it's in a vice.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: First time bonsai, on a budget... |
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| Hello and welcome bmhm. Where in the world are you? Your profile is a bit sparse. |
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Tuppence2
Brown Belt
Joined: 06 Feb 2005
Posts: 2052
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England (Weather Zone 8)
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: First time bonsai, on a budget... |
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Nice to meet you, hmhm. Good luck!
Penny |
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bonsaimoronhelpme
White Belt
Joined: 09 Jun 2005
Posts: 2
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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| Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: First time bonsai, on a budget... |
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| Thank yall for al the advice. Yes, my profile is a bit empty, it was late when i registered lol. Im near the myrtle beach, s.c. area. |
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