Thanks for watching. And thanks for the advice. Yes, my plan going forward (just a plan, could change) is to buy fewer, but perhaps more expensive/developed trees. But we'll see - I do enjoy the process of taking nursery stock and making it into something 'resembling' a bonsai (I acknowledge my trees aren't top quality; however, they do bring me joy, which is my definition of success). Still, thank you for the suggestion, I go back and forth about my next acquisition, but that's part of the fun, shopping around. I'm also considering looking for more yamadori, which I have close access to. I've now kept several yamadori (the loosest definition of the word, simply trees I collected in my local forest) alive for a few years now, and might go after some more of those.

Sounds like a good plan, starting with older material is a great way to get results faster. I love how there are a lot of ways to do bonsai, as varied as are people.

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you, glad that you enjoyed it.

Yes, I love that I can grow JM in this climate. We are indeed lucky. Haha, I hear you about not really wanting to confront how much I've spent on bonsai. And when I also add in pots, tools, soil, water, etc... I've spent a fair bit. Plus all the time. But bonsai has brought me a lot of joy. There are much worse vices to have.

Hi Dave! Thanks for the comment, good to hear from you (I'm a fan of yours). It was indeed a fun year for me - I was very excited about bonsai. Since then I've tried to exercise more control in acquiring new plants...

@@BonsaiNorthwest control…now that’s hard to find when the obsession hits!

@DavesBonsai Yeah, I haven't quite mastered the skill of not buying too many plants, but I'm improving.

Thanks for watching!

Yes, I anticipate buying fewer but more expensive trees in the future. I'm already on the look out for my next Japanese Maple. I'm guessing I'll soon surpass my record of spending no more than $100 on a single tree, despite being proud of that fact. I am, however, into smaller trees, so I'm not sure if I'll necessarily move onto buying bigger trees in the future, although it's difficult to anticipate how my tastes might change in coming years.

Yep, kind of an odd video. The analysis really was enlightening to me. I think there can be some benefit to stepping back and analyzing your collecting habits and favorite trees, to inform what direction to take in the future.

True that..I saw the same uptick In materials purchased in the 22-23 season as well. Must be a pandemic 😷 thing!

@@luckytobehere7948 Yep, I think you're right, pandemic related. I remember hearing that houseplant sales increased substantially during the pandemic.