AusBonsai

Meegs wrote:You are welcome, its nice to be able to contribute something to the forum rather than just lurking

As for suburban yamadori, I have had great luck with replying to ads in gumtree and just keeping an eye out when there is a kerbside collection. I think it would be hard to get a partnership going with demolition companies, as it would probably have something to do with their insurance and allowing non-employees on the site.

There are several websites dedicated to recycling (or freecycling) that keep tabs on kerbside collections. The general rule with that is keep smiling and ask if they are there, more importantly don't make a mess of their pile. Most people say yes with a disbelieving laugh and I have never had someone say no if approached nicely. Ive even had a few offer to load it into my car A few weeks ago I managed to score some very nice dwarf bougies with 10 and 15 cm trunks. Still a long way away from a bonsai, but lots of potential, and 100% recycled they are leafing out now and I cant wait to start on branches

Happy hunting

eddieperth wrote:yeah, I'm interested in the yamadori side....but afraid I might get carried away and fill my back garden with junk I think has 'potential'.

I do have an eye on a bougy that a friend has poisoned three times but can't kill...

Jason wrote:

eddieperth wrote:yeah, I'm interested in the yamadori side....but afraid I might get carried away and fill my back garden with junk I think has 'potential'.

I do have an eye on a bougy that a friend has poisoned three times but can't kill...

lol it is so easy to do! I don't have many bonsai... but I DO have a lot of plants that I'm planning to bonsai once they reach the right age. I'm trying to refrain from buying anymore that I can't already work with, as I have no more space for them

(that being said, I still can't stop buying them, one trip to zanthorea, and I'll come back with about 5-6 new plants lol)

eddieperth wrote:soooooo....not that I have minded any of the side tracking in the slightest. But back to the idea of planting from seed or buying seedlings in Perth.

I guess there is no need to propogate natives, since there are so many sources for them, but are there species that:
a. grow well in Perth and
b. are in short supply?

I know somebody mentioned liquid ambers. What about JBPs? They seem to do reasonably well, and are STINKIN' expensive here! I have no idea where I might get seeds, but if someone can point me in the right direction, I'd be keen to give them a shot.

Thanks for all the input folks! I do hope to meet many of you at the upcoming show!

Eddie my self I do not need any more trees, however the Black pines you say are expensive. You will realise of course, that time is money to comercial growers.
So a seedling will not be dear, but a tree that has been grown and trained for 8 years or so is not going to cost the same.
Liquid Ambars are not used much here for the reasons of leaf size. I advocate them as they are better in our climate for winter colour. With less leaf burn than maples.
One you might like to try is the Carpinus variety (hornbeam).
Cheers Pup

eddieperth wrote:. I wonder if Bonsai Emporium sells seeds or seedlings?