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Interestingly, I just happened to watch both of these videos the other night.
A question that arises from time to time in Zen circles; is there such a thing as coincidence?Interestingly, I just happened to watch both of these videos the other night.
According to the YouTube algorithm, probably not.A question that arises from time to time in Zen circles; is there such a thing as coincidence?
That is curious. Related fields? Algorithm hiccups?It's interesting that "Restoring a Neglected Chinese Juniper Bonsai" they showed up in my recommended feed,
Snerk. Science peeks over the hill only to discover the middle path was there all along. I think it's safe to say that is more than a little presumptuos, even if it could be viewed as possible.According to the YouTube algorithm, probably not.
I'm checking out all sorts of bonsai creations and the people behind them. So far all I've been able to piece together is for the sake of all botanical life on the planet this is a hobby I should never take up. For someone of my skills and manual dexterity, it is best viewed through a 15 X telescope. Or computer monitor.If you like that you should 100% look at some of Herons Bonsai on YouTube. Ya, he can be a grumpy old Japanese dude. But he knows his stuff.
Unfortunately, you're right it takes way too much patience it takes real talent it is a very meticulous art from.I'm checking out all sorts of bonsai creations and the people behind them. So far all I've been able to piece together is for the sake of all botanical life on the planet this is a hobby I should never take up. For someone of my skills and manual dexterity, it is best viewed through a 15 X telescope. Or computer monitor.
It reminds me of Sis restoring engraving on antique firearms. She once spent several days peering through a magnifying lens replicating a .45 hog leg. I would have been clawing my way up a wall in an hour.Unfortunately, you're right it takes way too much patience it takes real talent it is a very meticulous art from.
I feel you, @The Snark . The only bonsai I feel qualified to keep is this one:It reminds me of Sis restoring engraving on antique firearms. She once spent several days peering through a magnifying lens replicating a .45 hog leg. I would have been clawing my way up a wall in an hour.
WAIT HOLD UP IT THAT PINK FROGS USED AS LEAFSI feel you, @The Snark . The only bonsai I feel qualified to keep is this one:
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yes, it’s made of Legos.
Yep, or, rather frogs used as flower buds. they give you a choice of green foliage or the pink bloom both in the box, I did the bloom first because spring!WAIT HOLD UP IT THAT PINK FROGS USED AS LEAFS
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