tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post7084621560784640762..comments2023-10-20T11:36:20.678-05:00Comments on Plant Crazy: Bonsai Trees at the Como Zoo ConservatoryJordanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12633415245301816942noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-58646809083961602252008-04-24T09:42:00.000-05:002008-04-24T09:42:00.000-05:00Nice pics. I especially love the Gingko biloba. I ...Nice pics. I especially love the Gingko biloba. I love Bonsai and have studied the art form. Did you know that Bonsai is considered a journey and never a finished product? The plant reflects the journey and life of the person who maintains it.Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16829288951128756827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-53455275631698727002008-04-21T14:42:00.000-05:002008-04-21T14:42:00.000-05:00Aiyana, the exhibit there included donations from ...Aiyana, the exhibit there included donations from companies, individuals, organizations, and local artists. I'm sure that many of the bonsais in the collection are from folks who spent their lives growing the trees, and it is wonderful that they donated them for everyone else to see!Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633415245301816942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-7156339580918971222008-04-20T04:12:00.000-05:002008-04-20T04:12:00.000-05:00Beautiful bonsai!Beautiful bonsai!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07390455875023239060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-18065888933217943002008-04-19T02:02:00.000-05:002008-04-19T02:02:00.000-05:00The bonsai photos are wonderful and true works of ...The bonsai photos are wonderful and true works of art. Do you know if the really old ones are passed on to family members who keep them up, or are they sold? I know a lot of folks spend a lifetime training their bonsai, but I've often wondered what happens to their best work. <BR/>AiyanaAiyanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525758484165324330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-55248569066178754602008-04-16T23:16:00.000-05:002008-04-16T23:16:00.000-05:00I love bonsai but they never last long in our hous...I love bonsai but they never last long in our house. Death. Sorry to hear about yours.Gardenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447339122924259391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-84473688155216783522008-04-16T11:54:00.000-05:002008-04-16T11:54:00.000-05:00That looks like a great place to visit. I am sorry...That looks like a great place to visit. I am sorry to hear about your loses. Maybe you will have better luck with your new ones. I have not tried a bonsai yet, but it is on the list.brandankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15646953903235723354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-85772391381504721662008-04-15T20:26:00.000-05:002008-04-15T20:26:00.000-05:00Enjoyed the photos of all the bonsai trees Jordan....Enjoyed the photos of all the bonsai trees Jordan. It's interesting to learn of the type of tree that they've been formed from, as well as the age of each tree. Thanks for sharing!cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13367266564799325131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-3808001832000899152008-04-15T20:04:00.000-05:002008-04-15T20:04:00.000-05:00I guess I forgot to finish writing about the Murra...I guess I forgot to finish writing about the Murraya...it did die after about eight weeks or so.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633415245301816942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188711299589690479.post-80575755645087588332008-04-15T18:35:00.000-05:002008-04-15T18:35:00.000-05:00But the Murraya is okay?But the <I>Murraya</I> is okay?mr_subjunctivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113199755474482747noreply@blogger.com