FROM POODLE TO BONSAI

[Meagi]

Hi all had the chance to spend some time at Bodhidharma nursery today
As you all know I had this Chinese elm for sale a few weeks back thinking I did not like the tree anymore so off to daylesford it and I went .
Bodhidharma assured me I'd love it if I put some time and effort into it .
To be honest I was a bit doubtful
So 4 hrs later and and heaps of discussion and choices it has really brought a spark back in my eye !

I know now I was scared of the tree and discouraged and what human first reaction"ignore the facts"
This is it sept 2012 approx




This is it now after a defoliation major wire and branch selection.


Plan on tilting a bit next repot and can the awful pot it's in now



Still needs heaps of work but at least now we both have a future me a bit more knowledge and the tree looking its best


Can't get over how old it looks now looks like a tree!

Thanks mate for your patience and much needed and treasured guidance
Love the tree again !

[Nathan]

what a great job the tree has improved out of site and love the new potting angle, it does make a remarkable difference

[mugen]

Looks great! getting down to the bare bones can make it easier to see the big picture.

[Meagi]

Thanks guys
I wish I could show everyone in person pics don't do any tree justice
Lol I want to send it to the collection in canberra ..that's how proud of it I am now.
But they would take me to the metal ward probably with my tree !

[cre8ivbonsai]

Great to see you now loving your tree again, Bodhi obviously got you on the right track! like anything, given the right information, tools + a bit of friendly guidance has given you a confidence boost, and the knowledge that you can now tackle other trees in your collection with more intent. Congratulations. good trunk on that elm btw!

Cheers,
Ryan

[Mojo Moyogi]

Hey Meagi, that's a lot better.

This progression over on the IBC might interest you: http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t6174 ... rogression

Cheers,
Mojo

[Meagi]

Thanks mojo
That was amazing really shows what you can do with patience and experience

Cheers Ryan yes bodhi has really opened my mind and eyes with this transformation.
Im still pretty green but willing and egar to learn .
Wasn't to eager on this idea but I thought " nope shut up and listen "
Really glad I did

[anttal63]

Great to see Meagi !!! Looks so much better !!! There is much merrit in one on one sessions with someone who's work and teachings you respect !!! You will get just as much, if not more in some cases, out of this than any workshop or club meeting !!! I am a big of one on one !!! Well done to the both of you !!!

[bodhidharma]

Its good to see the passion, which started us on this journey , rekindled. Dont forget the feeling as that is the human problem, we forget. Good for you Meagi.

[Meagi]

Thanks Anttal ...bodhi has heaps of knowledge along with a few of you here.
Glad this site is available.

Good friends , good bonsai = great trees I reckon .
Thanks again bodhi

[alpineart]

Hi Meagi , mate well done on this restyle . It all starts with good material and progresses quickly from there . Good instructions and a willingness to learn or be teachable is a good trait to have .

Cheers Alpine

[doktee]

beautiful looking tree hopefully my elm can look as nice as yours one day, I can't see how you lost interest in it, so good to see you kept it

[Meagi]

Thought I'd give you s 2 week update
Coming back nice and healthy

[bodhidharma]

Keep picking off those guys you dont want Chris. They all take energy to grow. Keep all the ones you think will be useful in the design of the tree.