Selection of pots for bonsai-growing

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Selection of pots for bonsai-growing

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I found this article years ago and found it to be invaluable information for potters and bonsai growers alike. I have never seen an article go into this much depth explaining the difference that all aspects of a pot make.
I thought I had lost it again but I just found the print out of the article I made after the first time I lost it.
Enjoy!
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Post by Pup »

Thank you for that post Brett it is always interesting to read about choosing pots and matching them to your tree's.

Which when you read them, I now understand why so many people are now learning the art of pot making.

We do have limited access to good pots here in Australia. That was very apparent when I was in the UK and staying with Peter Chan.

The amount and differing sizes and and textures. Also the shapes I had to stop at a half dozen minis. All signatures though so that was some thing.
Again thank you for that.
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Post by NathanM »

Thanks very much for posting this up, Brett!! I've really been getting into pots lately. Have found a couple of good websites, but this one is excellent!!
Thanks again mate, much appreciated ^_^
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Post by Ellen »

Interesting, thanks Brett. I have printed it off for future reference.
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