Yesterday I had to work. You see, when an investigator is assigned a report, we must make contact with the victims within 24 hours. If we don’t, we must make a daily attempt to see them until we do make contact or until it becomes obvious they aren’t to be found. So I spent my Sunday afternoon driving a couple hours to this family’s home, stay long enough to realize they’re not there, then turn around and return back. I decided to stop by Bonsai by Dori to treat myself.
Here are some of the lovely bonsai they have on display. Dori told me they grew most, but the larger display bonzai came from China. 
I decided to treat myself to a bonsai. It’s a juniper!
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Next time you pass… buy one for me and send it over 🙂 Love little trees and like to chew on them… paws from Lizzy 🙂
That would be one lucky chew Lizzy. Bonsai bring good luck!
Bonsai are FUN and fascinating……those are beautiful and I think your little juniper will be happy you took it home with you!!
Pam
It is exciting to care for him. I wonder what his name is?
OMC Those are amazin’. Enjoy.
Luv and Hugs and Kitty kisses
Dezi
I think so too. Fascinating.
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They are fabulous!
Yeah, I thought so too.
I love it too, wish I had one. They have something what looks so peaceful :o) Like my own world where all things are good :o)
I hope you can get one!
What a great variety! I love the cherry blossom and your Juniper 🙂
Wow! You know a lot about bonsai! Cool!
Wow, those are beautiful! I wish we had such a place here
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Some are display only but there was one bonsai on sale for $5000!
holy crap!!!!
I am not a fan of bonsai because I am sure I would kill it. These are absolutely stunning. I would try it again if there were such beautiful varieties around here. I wonder what the cats would say?
Our bonsai will be staying outside it’s recommended and probably best.
Glad you’re treating yourself! Several cat rescuers in our group are also in your position, you need something to heal over the things you see.
A juniper bonsai? I never knew you could get them like that! I have always been fascinated by bonsai trees, they are so different and beautiful! That one photo of the pink flowered one is just gorgeous!
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That’s an azalea!
Ooooh! Bonsai! My grandpa used to like them and had some in our tiny yard. They are a little difficult to look after. 🙂
Oh I don’t know which one is prettiest. They are all gorgeous in their own way. Very pretty.
Hey Jen,
You really hit the target with this one. I LOVE Bonsai. I don’t have any but I do have about 12-20 acorns from a couple of Willow Oaks we had in our backyard last year and I intend to start my own. These Willow Oak will make such beautiful Bonsai. I have never done this before so I will need to read a bit first but if I can just live long enough, I expect great things from them. I intend to choose three or four and concentrate on them. perhaps add a few more of other species as I find good candidates. Peace Jen and Rumpy and the cats too.
Ooh! That sounds exciting! I got a handout with my bonsai. Apparently I have to trim the roots once per year, water it daily in the summer, and treat regularly for spider mites.
How pretty. I know you did your research on whether they’re safe for dogs and cats. Like we couldn’t believe when we recently found out that those bamboo stalks in water they sell are toxic to cats, not that we had one but now we know not to get one.
well at least you got a nice treat, sorry we have not been by in a while we are falling behind in our blogs
retro orver
What a gorgeous choice!! They’re so lovely and delicate! Take care
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I have never been to that part of Florida. The bonsai are beautiful.
Such a cute mini tree. Good luck with it.
I know about working on Sundays. Those are great bonsai plants.
I find them fascinating!
They are so peaceful to look at.
Great article! My Peace Corps buddy fiddles around with bonsai as a hobby. It gives him a lot of serenity.
Wow! Really? How fascinating! I hope it brings me peace as well.
I believe it will. 🙂
How beautiful. Have you ever tried to bonsai a tree yourself? It must take lots of patience to train them into those lovely shapes. And junipers don’t even eat cookies. 🙂
I haven’t tried, but I’m going to work with my juniper now, as long as it hangs in there with me.
Bonsai are awesome! My great uncle used to have several, and he spent so much time cultivating and caring for them.
I have always loved them, but never considered that I could care for one myself.
It’s so lovely! Good luck keeping it that way. I’m so horrible with Bonsai. 😟
I named her Jennifer Juniper and I asked her to have patience with me as a newbie. Hopefully she’ll comply.
What a great treat… the Azalea with the bright flowers appealed to me but I love the shape of the Juniper.
The azalea was lovely in person. Most of the azalea around here are no longer blooming so it was a treat to see it in full bloom.
We love the one with the gnarled roots! Most of them have delicate moss underneath, too. What a nice thing to do for yourself. Maybe a tiny cat will come sleep under your tree by the rocks. ❤
yeah, or a fairy!