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"A Pinch of this...."

In like a lamb...?

Term of the month: RAMIFICATION

This is simply the process of splitting the twigs and branches of bonsai to form smaller sizes and shapes. This is possible by pruning, but can also occur through leaf reduction.

This is one of the most interesting issues I have put together yet. Mostly due to the fact that we have so many contributors with valuable information to add to the "Let's Talk Dirty" section that begins on page 4. Last month we included a letter and information about the possible budget cuts and their effect on the National Arboretum and its Bonsai and Penjing collections. If you wish to see more about the possible ramifications of these cultural budget cuts please follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxMHF0jJ3i4