Yes, I have Cert II, III and doing IV Horticulture now specializing in bonsai. And Cert IV and a diploma in Organic Agricultural production. Broadacre and live stock, pastures, fertilizers, soil chemistry and weather etc. Being not a farmer, I had to sit the final exam with a pass mark of 85% THREE TIMES. However, when coming to bonsai, I needed those books specializing in bonsai. I have had Zygoes for years, they are terrific now, and a 30 year old umbrella tree, plus a stephanosis that was given to me 30 years ago, two leaves and a stick and has intertwined with a wicker stand. Never flowered though. And the Picea Albertinia for 17 years, bought as a tiny Christmas tree, and planted in the garden 15 years ago, and rather neglected until late.
I am always reading anything that is to do with bonsai or anything to do with flowers or trees.
Bit of a professional student, but it keeps my elderly mind working and gives me an interest in not only knowledge and a more scientific applications, but also experiment. But I do have time on my hands well maybe not years, but hours. Makes a difference.
Good Botany and or Horticulture books?
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Re: Good Botany and or Horticulture books?
Ok. Thanks again for all of the advice guys!
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