Spring 2016

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Spring 2016

Post by Theodore »

Amazing the difference a week can make.

Just a couple of pics of my benches taken 6 days apart. Spot the difference :)

Sunday August 11, 2016
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Saturday August 17, 2016
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Have a great Saturday.

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Re: Spring 2016

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Lovely Display :yes:
Nothing flowering for you?

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Re: Spring 2016

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The only thing that flowers is the azalea! Mental note to self.....get some flowering trees :)
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Re: Spring 2016

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Love the bench design Theo, might make something similar when I do a permanent set up :)
Some nice looking trees there too!
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Re: Spring 2016

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hah, my trees are in exactly the same state, right down to that sole plant that refuses to come out of dormancy with the others.
Acer buergerianum, Acer palmatum, Bougainvillea (something), Ficus microcarpa, Lagerstroemia indica 'Fauriei', Melaleuca styphelioides, Olea Europa, Prunus (something) 'Dwarf Apricot', Quercus robur, Ulmus parvifolia, Zelkova serrata
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well it rained on the 17th, and your plants have all grown a lot more leaves...
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Re: Spring 2016

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And an update just 2 weeks later.

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Re: Spring 2016

Post by BB Brian »

I've been searching for bonsai benches but it seems like everyone just makes there own.
Love your setup and collection.
Thanks for sharing.


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