Elm Projects.

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Re: Elm Projects.

Post by melbrackstone »

Good to see some new entries into your Elm projects John! They're all impressive and inspiring. After seeing these last year I decided to get some going too, maybe in ten years time I'll have something worthy. :) Thanks again for sharing.
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Great work John,

Very impressive and inspirational.

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Post by Matt S »

Hi John,

I've just come across this thread too. Well done on your trees, each one is unique and full of character. I admit I've never been a huge fan of the exposed root style but these are fantastic, really evocative.

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Thanks for the feedback ,much appreciated. :D
Mark ,I know how you love your forest style and after seeing all yours, I have been inspired to create a Exposed Root Forest...A couple of years to go but well on its way. Cheers John.
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Best thread of 2019 John! ;)
Epic Evocative Exhibition Elms!
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Time for a update .Only two new ones this year. As have been focusing on a backyard full of natives. Ever since Rory and the native comp things have gone crazy. :lost: The first has been influenced by Zhao Qingquan and his Literati trees. The second an attempt of a tree with washed away roots at a riverbank. Funny tree as it never dropped its leaves ,as opposed to all others that did. Working on a Native with exposed roots, very happy with this one. Will post after repotting. Cheers John.
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The first one is “out there where the buses don’t run”... not your average bonsai no doubt, but nobody really should strive for average so I completely appreciate the effort and endeavour. Love your posts boom, never boring!
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The Zhao literati influence is evident for sure but your skills and vision shine through. Again. When I see some of your posts whether native or others like these Chinese elms I feel both inspired and a tad disheartened that don’t I have such vision. Top stuff John.


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