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Digger the Boug

Posted: February 9th, 2009, 6:16 pm
by PeterW
I call this stump Digger cause i collected it on Anzac day. They grow so quickly. i dont waste time with collecting roots with the bougs (or olives) just cut them at the best position i can find. I dig under them a little to see the root structure and if its good and worth the effort i dig enough soil away to alow a free cut with the chainsaw, soak it in super thrive (don't Brett) :D for about 4 or 5 hours or 10 minutes or overnight whatever. Then pot it up somewhere out of the wind and somewhere that it can stay put for a few months without interferance so the roots can get a good start. I water it in with Seasol occasionally, and they tend to grow like crazy. This one is ready to start wiring.
Peter

Re: Digger the Boug

Posted: February 9th, 2009, 11:15 pm
by Hector Johnson
How big is it? Hard to tell without reference.

Re: Digger the Boug

Posted: February 9th, 2009, 11:34 pm
by PeterW
Hector Johnson wrote:How big is it? Hard to tell without reference.

Its about 80cm high and about 30cm at the base Hector. Must remember to keep a coke can!
peter

Re: Digger the Boug

Posted: February 10th, 2009, 6:19 am
by Hector Johnson
A visual reference point, like a Coke can, is a useful thing to use in photos.
We should make it an AusBonsai unit of measurement.

Re: Digger the Boug

Posted: February 10th, 2009, 12:14 pm
by PeterW
Hector Johnson wrote:A visual reference point, like a Coke can, is a useful thing to use in photos.
We should make it an AusBonsai unit of measurement.
A 26oz rum bottle or a xxxx stubbie would be much easier for me to find though Hector....my neighbors drink them and i am sure if i asked nicely they would save me an empty bottle. ;)
Peter