mr.fish
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About 7 years ago, I visited a place called Longwood Gardens. I just happened to go on a day that they where having a bonsai tree display. Almost instantly it caught my eye, and I was hooked. I viewed trees that where 100's of years old that had been dwarfed and raised to grow in clay pots no bigger then a foot in length. I started out learning from a local guy who showed me the techniques and care that go into keeping bonsai trees. So, to make a long story short, as of 2 years ago I was raising at least a 100 trees. Since then, I sold at least half, so now I can spend more time on each individual tree. I know alot of cheaper imitations are sold in stores and or malls, but all my trees are authentic deciduous trees. They go through all 4 seasons, with some slight shelter through the winter. Every tree has to be wired, trimmed, and even repotted each year to keep the size of these trees small. I especially love the colors in the maples in the spring, and even more in the fall. Just another one of my money consuming hobbies besides fishing.