In a message dated 4/21/2004 10:59:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, writes:

As I said the budding this spring has been an 'explosion' of growth, far more than I ever expected and I'm a little overwhelmed at what the tree is producing. I never expected to see results of this magnitude. I believe that following established black p
ine care guidelines combines with candle removal on July 4th (easy date to remember for me) and superfeeding this year, I should be able to get a second flush of candles in late summer since I also live in zone 7. I will post pics to the gallery this wee
k since it’s one of those things you
really need to see in order to appreciate.

Randi:

I am pleased to see that you shared your experience with the group.

As previously stated, Superfeeding needs to used on a case-by-case basis. When the specimen requires substantial growth to achieve design objectives, it is clearly a way to accelerate the process. Once the objectives are achieved, it is equally important
that the feeding process be cut back to retain the desired design.

An artist requires paint on the palette to create the image. Superfeeding achieves this goal. I am currently Superfeeding an 800-1,000 Douglas Fir before cranking its ancient branches into new positions. I will be documenting this in a series of BT arti
cles (for those of you and others in the global readership who have the interest).

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob

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