That problem pot

[PeterH]

Do you ever buy a pot and then you are unable find a tree to suit. I have 2 such pots. Both are products of PK and have had various types of trees in them. All have moved on to better pots .

I am sure some members here have the same problem.

The other day I was looking at a Taxodium I have had for a while, but it looked a little ordinary in its Chinese pot.

I re potted it into the PK pot and am happy with the blend.

I now have one of these left. I am sure I will find something to suit in the years to come.


Peter

[Pup]

Frequently I usually try a combination then go with what I have decided which is the better, however even then you find some thing not quite right.
I frequently find when I have changed the pot it takes a while to get used to the new pot.

I am in that process at the moment trying to find the right pot for tree it looks OK with the one it is in BUT. I feel in is in need of a better one, the tree needs more development at the moment so no problem.

I also find as trees get better they deserve better pots that is when I start looking at what is available. Then I make small talk with the book keeper fortunately she understands about these things.

So after all that, Peter yes. Cheers Pup

[MelaQuin]

You have definitely made a good match... out of the ordinary - both of them and they suit each other well.

I find pots can be funny... one tree will do very poorly in a pot that another tree liked, change the pot and the tree picks up. Sometimes it is a matter of depth but occasionally a particular tree simply does not do well in a pot. And then there are those lovely pots that are purchased for a particular tree and in a year or two the tree under goes a style alteration and the pot doesn't suit so you are after another pot with the original one cluttering the ever growing pot collection in the cupboard and never a tree to suit it. So goes the hobby.

[Pat K]

Peter, my friend, I do hope you find a tree for your unhappily empty pot but if not console yourself with the knowledge that your unselfish support has provided food for my table for yet another night.
Tonight it was vegie curry (mainly from the garden) washed down with ale which is where your support was unbelievably invaluable...my doctor says thankyou, as I do too!!

I hope I see you this weekend as I have something that I hope you find useful and where I hope we can discus my next meal.

Cheers, Pat

[LLK]

Hti Peter,

I've got one of the brothers (sisters?) of your pot and mine is standing empty too, after a very informal olive grew too big for it. I may soon have a Kunzea with nice branching to replace that tree. Regardless, I am very glad to have that pot. It's really special, both in style and texture. E.g. the rows of thin 'leaves' that form the edge are a marvel of ceramic art. Sometimes I feel I shouldn't use that pot at all, risking to break it. So, whether I have a tree for it or not, it doesn't matter.

Pat, if you're still around, are you bringing any big oval pots to the Weston show this weekend? I need two of them, one preferably 55 cm or thereabouts, the other 50, both glazed.

Lisa

[PeterH]

Its good to see I am not the only one. Pat, My PK collection is growing as you know. Maybe after next weekend you will be able to afford to eat meat.

Maybe you should run a couple of killers ( sheep ) on your place.

Peter

[dayne]

cant wait for the aabc to stock up on pots pretty limited up here

[MelaQuin]

Be nice Dayne... remember ladies first at Pat's table!!! I need a couple of nice pots too.