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Patre
hard to get past all these good entries
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Serps
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Square
nice use
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blue_lurker
Little tree vote (could not spell bonsi...um...bonzi...bonzzie )
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efunk
bonzi Vote
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anfa
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madraven
Bonzai vote too.
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L@rue
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chadchud
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today. Chinese bonsai come from the landscape of the imagination and images of fiery dragons and coiled serpents take far greater precedence over images of trees- so the two forms of this art are quite far apart.
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a4pawedpal
ummm verrry good Gras'hopper, U 2 Chad
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txpinky
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holysmak
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Bluesbro
Miagi vote ... looks very clean
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HandToolUK
Caring for your Bonsai Tree: Select a site either indoors or outdoors. Indoors, find a cool place with bright, indirect light. Keep away from heating and cooling vents. Outside, place in a site with light shade and protection from wind. Morning sun and afternoon shade are best. Move indoors in the fall before the first hard frost. Check for dryness. Water when the soil surface feels slightly dry to the touch. To water, place your potted bonsai in a pan with one to two inches of water and soak until the soil feels moist. Remove from water and drain. Never allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Flush out salt or mineral buildup on the soil surface: Water heavily from the top to allow water to drain through. Fertilize every other month with a balanced fertilizer at half the recommended strength. Do not fertilize your flowering bonsai when in bloom. Check the foliage regularly for insect pests. If present, wash upper and lower leaf surfaces with a soapy water solution or treat with a household plant insecticide. Prune your bonsai to maintain plant shape and create a bushier plant. Prune by pinching off the ends of new tips. You can use herb tips and peppers for seasonings. During the winter, place your bonsai in a bright, cool (but draft-free), humid room. Ideal temperatures are 45-55 F. To increase humidity, set the plant in a decorative tray filled with pebbles. Add water to a level just below the bottom of the pot. Repot your bonsai every two to three years. Gently remove the bonsai from its pot and the soil from around the root ball. Cut off one-third of the entire root system. Replant your bonsai in fresh soil mix and water thoroughly.
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nancers
SHADDUP ALREADY! ; )
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YerPalAl
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irishstu
BON-ZAI!!!
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buglover
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[untitled entry]
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by zaiba
Created November 28, 2004
18 votes
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285w x 395h (50KB)
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