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Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Great work, Mr Grant!
Like a few others in this thread, I have been nonplussed by some of the incarnations of your Cedar, but I think it is starting to find its true form. I'm not generally a fan of crescent or 'scoop' pots, but this one works nicely with your tree, and your tree works nicely with the pot. I look forward to seeing how the relationship evolves.
You have taken your 'sentimental' to the next level, or even the one above that.
I don't think I'm expressing myself clearly here, so let me just say that I think the Society should be revising their logo image soon.
Goodonya!
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Like a few others in this thread, I have been nonplussed by some of the incarnations of your Cedar, but I think it is starting to find its true form. I'm not generally a fan of crescent or 'scoop' pots, but this one works nicely with your tree, and your tree works nicely with the pot. I look forward to seeing how the relationship evolves.
While I have been doing this Bonsai thing for twenty-odd years less than you, I understand the "sentimental category" very well. 95% of my so-called collection is made up of trees that I've 'started' myself, and any woody plant that puts up with the kind of abuse I dish out is deserving of a category unto itself. I think the best thing about the 'sentimentals' is that they stay alive and healthy long enough to offer up new learning opportunities - just like your Cedar.Grant Bowie wrote:A few years ago before I moved to Canberra I sold off about 130 of my private bonsai (kept about 25) and had to make some tough decisions about what to keep. I only kept a tree if I thought I could improve it and was motivated to. This one fell into the I can do something with category but also the sentimental category as it is my oldest surviving bonsai I started myself.
You have taken your 'sentimental' to the next level, or even the one above that.
I don't think I'm expressing myself clearly here, so let me just say that I think the Society should be revising their logo image soon.
Goodonya!
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Beautiful marriage between the pot and tree Grant. I am on the lookout for a good Himalayan Cedar.
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Thanks everyone!
I am happy with this tree now and need to take it to the next level maintenance wise. Trimming, pinching, ferts etc over the next 34 years.
grant
I am happy with this tree now and need to take it to the next level maintenance wise. Trimming, pinching, ferts etc over the next 34 years.
grant
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Grant Bowie wrote:Thanks everyone!
I am happy with this tree now and need to take it to the next level maintenance wise. Trimming, pinching, ferts etc over the next 34 years.
grant
It does not take much to satisfy you now does it Grant
Nice progression love the new Pot lifts the tree to a new level.
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Hi Simon,Psymo wrote:Hi Grant
Got any updates on this tree in Feb 2011?
Cheers
Simon.
I will get a photo of it today in the studio.
Grant
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Hey grant did you ever take those pics? Would love to see its progress
And the 1960s Atlantic cedar (love that tree btw).
Also I’ve got golden cedar and it’s going into a workshop this October,
Any tips on working with this species. Thanks Ricardo
And the 1960s Atlantic cedar (love that tree btw).
Also I’ve got golden cedar and it’s going into a workshop this October,
Any tips on working with this species. Thanks Ricardo
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Hi Grant,
When can I expect for the tree's delivery ??
Very nice indeed
Cheers,
Han.
When can I expect for the tree's delivery ??
Very nice indeed
Cheers,
Han.
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Update as of today.
Grant
Needs some thinning out and sculpting so I will see how far I can get today.Grant
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Thanks for the update Grant.
Do you find that this pot gets watered sufficiently when it rains? I am considering a similar pot for a water swept Melaleuca of mine.
Regards,
Steven
Do you find that this pot gets watered sufficiently when it rains? I am considering a similar pot for a water swept Melaleuca of mine.
Regards,
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Re: Progression series over 34 years of a Golden Cedar
Hi Grant,
I really like this tree, it goes to show what age, technique and good care can result in. I hope you dont mind but i added a little foliage in Photoshop just out of interest to play with the negative space.
Interesting tree.
Joe.
I really like this tree, it goes to show what age, technique and good care can result in. I hope you dont mind but i added a little foliage in Photoshop just out of interest to play with the negative space.
Interesting tree.
Joe.
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