MY FIRST MINI..(sorry, a privet)
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MY FIRST MINI..(sorry, a privet)
Woohoo, i am in the mini club, but its a Privet
I know, but i have worked on this for yonks and i am really happy with its progress. This is its first real pot and, being a huge tree kind of person, i have to say this could be addictive. Please cheer and applaud for my first Mini
. It still has a few scars from the sacrifice branches but they will heal. See you soon Pup and i hope it is small enough. 
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The littluns are lots of fun & so much quicker than a big tree...
PS: I am more amazed it has taken you 20yrs to get into mini's, its where I started
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Re: MY FIRST MINI..(sorry, a privet)
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I want a progression PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ
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Hey Bohdi thats not bad at all, when are you getting here PM. I do have a surprise for you.
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bodhidharma wrote: Please cheer and applaud for my first Mini
Privet is good. If my experience of killing minis has taught me anything it is: tough weeds are good!
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Re: MY FIRST MINI..(sorry, a privet)
Lovely job!! I think you'll have lots of fun with that mini.
I like the pot too, but independantly from the little tree. It's too deep. However, if it's the tree's first bonsai pot, it'll grow quite happily in it for at least 2 years.
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I like the pot too, but independantly from the little tree. It's too deep. However, if it's the tree's first bonsai pot, it'll grow quite happily in it for at least 2 years.
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Lovely tree Bodhi
but I think the pot too big
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very nice mate. great little tree
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Re: MY FIRST MINI..(sorry, a privet)
Never apologise for a privet.
They are just great for bonsai: they are a good training tree for the novice and they test the commitment and sustainable patience of the more experienced, especially in spring.
Love Ligustrum!!!
They are just great for bonsai: they are a good training tree for the novice and they test the commitment and sustainable patience of the more experienced, especially in spring.
Love Ligustrum!!!
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Re: MY FIRST MINI..(sorry, a privet)
Nice work Bodhi
congrats
How long have you been working this little one?
cheers,
Ryan
How long have you been working this little one?
cheers,
Ryan
Cheers, Ryan
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Re: MY FIRST MINI..(sorry, a privet)
Awesome little thing
Lovely presentation too
Lovely presentation too
If it looks good,..GROW IT !!!!!
BIG Bonsai are Beautiful !
BIG Bonsai are Beautiful !


