Bonsai Guy

He’s a very enthusiastic Korean guy who sells bonsai trees from his blue Honda CRV at an intersection between Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs. You can tell because there’s a large yellow banner over his windshield that says «BONSAI.»
He told us the ages of all the trees he has. Some are as old as 15 years old! You ever heard that Chinese proverb that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago (the second best time being now)? Well this guy heeded that advice. He planted all these little trees years ago and now finally getting some dividend!
We bought two that are about 7 years old. The price is dependent on the age. He gave us a deal for getting more than one, albeit reluctantly. He asked my husband if he was oriental when I was out of earshot, and said I must’ve picked him because he looked Asian. (He’s not, but he is perhaps correct about the other point.)
I couldn’t really understand his instructions for caring for them, other than «put rain on it.» I’ll have to Google actual instructions. But I’m really glad we picked up bonsai trees from this bonsai guy. I’ll remember him for as long as I can keep our trees alive!