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Here is one final look, I think, at the recent bonsai exhibit. One of the most popular styles of Bonsai is the forest style (“Yose-ue” in Japanese). There weren’t many of these at the show, but the first two photos (above and below) are decent examples. I find these miniature forests especially fascinating when they are mature and filled with bare (deciduous) trees. Some of you were surprised by the variety of bonsai (for example, flowering varieties). There are so many. I remember seeing (I think at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Bonsai Museum) a Japanese apricot in bloom, as well as a cherry, plum, and quince, to name just a few. The leaves tend to grow smaller as a result of the root restriction and trimming, but the flowers tend to be full size. It makes for an even more fantastical look.
Yesterday, I visited two of the Patios of May. I plan to visit some more, but only in the mornings when they’re less crowded. I’ll share photos tomorrow of a prize winner.
We took turns waiting all day yesterday for a package service to pick up an envelope for shipping to a company in Texas. Rush. San Geraldo had selected a company that did pick up rather than having to find a local DHL or FedEx drop. It was supposed to be picked up Monday. Tuesday morning we received email saying it would be picked up Tuesday between 10:00 and 1:00. By late afternoon, I tried reaching them. The phone numbers would not work, so I finally sent email to two different addresses. I received an automated response informing me the office was closed until today. Then, to our relief, at 8:01 p.m. the driver arrived and took the package. I tracked it and learned that it was now in the hands of FedEx.
This morning at 8:15 I received a message from the first company explaining that the package was not picked up because we provided an incorrect address. Could we please correct that so they could reschedule. I immediately wrote back and told them the package had been picked up last night, FedEx had already informed me they had the package, and I was now confused. I received a response explaining he was sorry I “misunderstood.” FedEx did in fact have the package, he had updated the info, and I could now track it myself with FedEx online, which I had already been doing. I then received email from someone else telling me when the package was picked up and that FedEx had it. At least now FedEx is managing things. Best of all, I discovered (for the future) that a shop directly across the street from us ships for DHL.
Aquí les dejo una última mirada, creo, a la reciente exposición de bonsáis. Uno de los estilos más populares de bonsái es el estilo bosque (“Yose-ue” en japonés). No había muchos de estos en la exposición, pero las dos primeras fotos (arriba y abajo) son buenos ejemplos. Encuentro estos bosques en miniatura especialmente fascinantes cuando están maduros y llenos de árboles (caducifolios) sin hojas. Algunos de ustedes se sorprendieron por la variedad de bonsáis (por ejemplo, las variedades con flores). Hay muchísimas. Recuerdo haber visto (creo que en el Museo de Bonsáis del Jardín Botánico de Brooklyn) un albaricoquero japonés en flor, así como un cerezo, un ciruelo y un membrillo, por nombrar solo algunos. Las hojas tienden a crecer más pequeñas como resultado de la restricción de las raíces y la poda, pero las flores tienden a ser de tamaño normal. Esto crea una apariencia aún más fantástica.
Ayer visité dos de los Patios de Mayo. Planeo visitar algunos más, pero solo por las mañanas, cuando hay menos gente. Mañana compartiré fotos de un ganador de un premio.
Ayer nos turnamos para esperar todo el día a que un servicio de paquetería recogiera un sobre para enviarlo a una empresa en Texas. ¡Qué prisa! San Geraldo había elegido una empresa que sí recogía los paquetes en lugar de tener que buscar un punto de entrega local de DHL o FedEx. Se suponía que lo recogerían el lunes. El martes por la mañana recibimos un correo electrónico diciendo que lo recogerían ese mismo día entre las 10.00 y las 13.00. A última hora de la tarde, intenté ponerme en contacto con ellos. Los números de teléfono no funcionaban, así que finalmente envié un correo electrónico a dos direcciones diferentes. Recibí una respuesta automática informándome de que la oficina estaba cerrada hasta hoy. A las 20.01. llegó el conductor y se llevó el paquete. Lo rastreé y supe que ahora estaba en manos de FedEx, un alivio.
Esta mañana a las 8:15 recibí un mensaje de la primera empresa explicando que el paquete no se había recogido porque habíamos proporcionado una dirección incorrecta. ¿Podríamos corregirla para que pudieran reprogramar la entrega? Inmediatamente les respondí diciéndoles que el paquete se había recogido anoche, que FedEx ya me había informado de que lo tenían y que ahora estaba confundido. Recibí una respuesta en la que se disculpaba por mi malentendido. FedEx sí tenía el paquete, había actualizado la información y ahora podía rastrearlo yo misma en línea a través de FedEx, algo que ya venía haciendo. Luego recibí un correo electrónico de otra persona informándome cuándo recogieron el paquete y que FedEx lo tenía. Y ahora FedEx se encarga de todo. Lo mejor de todo es que descubrí (para el futuro) que una tienda justo al otro lado de la calle realiza envíos a través de DHL.

• Sequoya Roja.


• Arce japonés


• Piracanta.

• Pino blanco japonés.


• Higuera.

• Serissa japonica (nieve de junio, rosa de nieve, o árbol de las mil estrellas). Produce flores blancas en forma de estrella.
These are all so stunning.
I love the Sequoia forest but all of them are amazing works of living art.
This is one of those times that Carlos losing his eyesight breaks my heart because he would love to see these.
Bob:
There should be a hands-on bonsai exhibit.
Very nice. Especially the Redwood…..
Jim:
I’ve seen larger bonsai redwood forests that were amazing. If only I had the patience.
I love the Japanese maple.
Deedles:
So, do I.
An amazing variety of beauty. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Mary
Mary:
The show left me wanting more, but I was surprised at the variety and quality.
Wow, a bonsai redwood! If that’s not an exercise in extremes I don’t know what is. Is that very first picture a banyan? And I’m amazed that the one spilling over the edge of it’s pot and trailing down and the white pine are so balanced they don’t fll over. I wonder how old these little trees are. Did it say on the labels?
ellen abbott:
Redwoods are surprisingly popular for bonsai. Just amazing. Unfortunately, the labels did not tell the ages of the trees.
I have loathed FedEx for 40 years, and avoid them if I can.
David:
I’m joining the club. The rush order arranged on Sunday is scheduled for shipping from FedEx Friday!
Crazy shipping story! Very good that you’ve discovered there is a place across the street for next time 🙂
Judy C:
Wish I could get the envelope back!
Stupid question: do they turn colors in the fall and shed their leaves?
The Gingko is my favorite.
Kelly:
Oh, yes, the trees do everything they would normally do. The forest style is striking when the trees drop their leaves.
More impressive bonsai. They really do look like miniature forest trees. I’d say that shipping company needs to modify its systems!
Steve:
We’ll never use that shipper again. They gave no indication that they were just a go-between with FedEx and now it sits with FedEx.
With all your past problems getting appointments, necessary paperwork filed, and now who’s on first with this package pickup, it seems nothing is easy over there when customer service is involved.
Shirley:
I experienced some awful bureaucracies in the States, but we’ve certainly had our share here, especially recently.
I stay far away from FedEx. They’re total confusion.
The tiny forests are lovely. My full-size Japanese maple has red foliage, maybe a different variety. Boud
Boud:
Yep, FedEx is to be avoided! I know Japanese maple can be green, depending on light and other factors, and also turns green in summer.
Gorgeous! I could look at photos of bonsai all day long. When I took my course, we had to buy and work on a mugo pine, because they are “beginner-friendly.” Gawd, I tortured my poor little pine. I felt really bad for it.
Debra:
I bought a few established bonsai over the years and killed every one.
“When it absolutely positively has to be their overnight” as the old commercial used to go. Seems less absolutely positive in your case.
Kirk:
The envelope has been sitting at FedEx. Last I checked it will be going out Friday. Overnight?
My god. These are so amazing.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon:
Uplifting, isn’t it?
Nice series of bonsai photos.
Frank D:
I’m so glad I caught the exhibit.