http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/ The Bonsai Club - Bonsai Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:44:22 GMT strongbowhunter http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1662 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1662 Steve, I looked at the pics you posted. Looks to me like spider mites. I did a google image search on the little buggers, and the damage, and spots i saw on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:10:45 GMT nightrunner378 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1661 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1661 I used good old potting soil and I am fine with dunking, Joe. It might be that I have gotten used to the procedure so maybe I am just good at it. Some of the Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:03:30 GMT Thomas Balsillie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1660 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1660 Yes, they should be.       Thomas D. Balsillie Misseto Bonsai Club Executive Committee Cell Phone: 416.807.6124 www.misseto.net missetobonsai@...   Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:12:27 GMT zappaspawn http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1659 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1659 Does anyone know if these 2 can be kept indoors, around 68F, through the winter? Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:10:31 GMT Joe pelonio http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1658 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1658 Whether to dunk or not is controversial among bonsai hobbyists and professionals. I have done it too, in the past, but now prefer watering by pouring until the Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:20:49 GMT tangotut@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1657 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1657 As far as watering goes, I usually watch the moss on the surface of the soil. When it dries, I water. If there is no moss, I simply push my fingertip into the Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:20:37 GMT balllan94 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1656 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1656 Hi, My name is Bruce I am new to the group and new to Bonsai. I mean so new that I have only just purchased my first nursery trees and am just learning what I Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:27:52 GMT Thomas Balsillie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1655 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1655 I am ...one of the moderators of this club, and would like to know if there is something we can help you with.  Sounds like you have a question, but fell Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:32:37 GMT Steve http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1654 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1654 I have several pix that I would like the group to see and comment. The issue has been overwatering which was reduced using a wooden dowel to measure moisture Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:18:03 GMT hhhornetas http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1653 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1653 ... Hi and thanx for the reply. I've located many US sites which trade seeds and grown plants, however it looks like there's lack of European sites... Anyway, Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:16:49 GMT nightrunner378 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1652 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1652 True. No such thing as "Bonsai seeds". Go outside and look at the local trees. Take seeds from the trees. You can buy fruits and take out the seeds. Citrus Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:16:43 GMT Steve http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1651 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1651 I have some pictures of my bonsai that I need some help. Over watering was and may be still is a problem. I test the soil with a 1/8" wood dowel now. Water Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:19:30 GMT Thomas Balsillie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1650 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1650 Welcome to the addiction!         Misseto Bonsai Club Executive Committee www.misseto.net missetobonsai@...   ________________________________ From: Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:43:58 GMT Rick http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1649 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1649 ... HHHi hhhornetas, There is no such thing as bonsai seeds. You can get seeds for almost any tree you decide to grow into a bonsai. A simple goggle search for Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:43:56 GMT Michele Griffin http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1648 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thebonsaiclub/message/1648   I purchased a juniper from the local nursery, repotted and started the shaping. Since that just been watering and letting it grow. This bonsai stuff is so