Isn’t he stunning? A red maple ..
Once upon a time there was a blogger who suggested a book. The book was called ‘The Samurai’s Garden’ by Gail Tsukiyama.
I fell in love with the story and it’s characters, especially Matsu and I bought a bonsai in his honour and even wrote a post about it which for those of you who have not been following me since I started here can read about that here!
The blogger is someone a long way from me but someone I consider one of a handful of loyal wordpress buddies I am fortunate enough to have shared bits of writing life with. You will find him over at Flowers in Bloom.
If I stopped blogging tomorrow (and for the record I plan to do the opposite as I’ve had approximately seven and a half people visit my site this spring due to my inactivity) this book is one I shall never forget, nor shall I forget where I first heard about it.
Reblogged this on Wolf's Birding and Bonsai Blog.
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Thank you for the reblog 🥂
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Hmmm
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🤣 any tips to keep him alive?!
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Maybe give him away?
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😂🙈 …. I’m laughing too much to think of a clever reply to that
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Beautiful bonsai. I didn’t know they came in red like that. Might have to track one down for my writing desk 😊.
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Oh do – it will look beautiful 🖊🌳🤗
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It is amazing, lovely shade of red.
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thank you so much for the reblog 🥂🤗
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Lovely Acer! I have a few of them in my collection, but the red ones are my favourite!
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I’ve not seen many I have to admit.. but it’s so pretty. The leaves look soft somehow
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I am always amazed by how many different kinds there are…
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Oh goodness, when I read this post in the morning I had to set the phone aside to sip my coffee and stare off into the distance . I needed to give my brain while to warm-up . Thank you doesn’t seem like its enough to express gratitude.
When I get back home after work I’ll repot a 17 year old pine I’ve had in my backyard trim the roots , and some branches. I’ll pace it on my porch so its visible from the kitchen, and I shall name it Viola .
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💜🌳
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It took me a day but I’ve completed it, hopefully this bonsai is to your liking
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Now how do we know Joseph is a he?
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Fiddlesticks … we don’t, good point. Josephina can be the back-up??
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We’ve got a deal.
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