I have followed this thread: there is no optimal soil mix. It is ALWAYS a combination of environment, species, and the individual practitioner's approach to watering. For this reason, most of us are use different component to meet our particular needs.

I will say this to the group: less is always more. Do not ignore soil science; however, simplify the science while focusing intensely on the art.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob

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From: Jim Gremel
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Sent: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 09:38:51 -0700
Subject: [IBC] Question and advice please ... Bonsai Soil


On Sep 15, 2005, at 5:15 AM, Gordon Bowers wrote:

Could you tell me where I could find information on Boon's soil recipes?
Thanks

Gordon B
Aotearoa/New Zealand

Earlier in the thread I wrote:

Boon's mixes are (1) equal parts of akadama, lava rock & pumice for conifers, and (2) 2 parts akadama, 1 part lava rock & 1 part pumice for deciduous trees. Boon also adds a little each of decomposed granite and charcoal. I haven't started to use DG or charcoal, but I probably will.

Also, Carl Bergstrom, a Boon student (or Student Of Boon, SOB, as we sometimes refer to ourselves) had a lengthy thread in the Main Gallery on February 9, 2005, titled The Importance of Proper Soil. He discussed what his experience was with Boon's soil & showed many images.

Jim, who does as Boon says (well..... mostly)

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