Brother Bill's Bonsai Confessional: Confess your bonsai sins and be forgiven

[Cajunrider]

At the end of the day?

He acts like he's incredibly knowledgeable yet approachable, he pays for views and comments to force the algorithm to direct him into newbies feeds setting them up for failure....

Worse this he does is take beautiful trees and butcher them, you'll never see the same tree twice and I guarantee he kills them all.

As someone who was new to the community and was poisoned by his influence having killed several trees attempting improper techniques encouraged by the man... I think the beef is justified- and I'm sure everyone else here will be quick to agree...

... Forgive me brother, for I have now thusly indulged in wrath

Justified wrath!

 

[Cajunrider]

Don’t forget a hardhat. Might want to throw in gloves and eye protection too. Perhaps a radio. Complete PPE.

I swear a reflective vest will blind people and make you invisible.

 

[Gabler]

I swear a reflective vest will blind people and make you invisible.

I used to drive a truck with a utility bed cap, and it was like a magic park-anywhere license.

 

[doctorater]

Forgive me brother for I have sinned!

Through much of this year, instead of being humble and learning my pride has been the death of many trees ಥ⁠╭⁠╮⁠ಥ,

From stupid things such as repotting in summer thinking I was smart enough to avoid death of the tree-to blatant disregard of much more experienced artists..
To falling for bonsai bonsai heirloom's advice!

Embarrassing my self by using the wrong terms for working on conifers (defoliation vs de-candling... Fool)

Worst of all my impatience leading to extreme overworking of many of my projects..

I have many a sin to work towards being forgiven for... And I have many lessons to learn I only hope I can be more wise as I continue my journey and not be so hasty to disregard the thoughts of those around me...

We absolve thee, brother. Go forth in peace.

 

[dbonsaiw]

I still can't figure out if cut & grow or fast grow method is the way to go. I kind of do water on a schedule. I water in the rain. I stare at my trees as if they will one day say something. I took up bonsai in an effort to learn patience - not sure I'm learning.