Brothers Take Over Father's Maple Business, Fund Nursery Tour By Selling Possessions
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Matthew and Timothy Nichols built an impressive Japanese maple collection and became leading maple advocates after taking over their father's hobby business in 2008.
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In 2009, the brothers traveled to a Maple Society conference and nursery tour to learn more about Japanese maples from expert Talon Buchholz.
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They funded the trip by selling Matt's furniture and Tim's video games since money was tight when they lived in their parents' basement.
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Breeders are developing hardier maple varieties that can withstand cold winters by using genetics from a very hardy Korean/Chinese species.
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The article previews information on why Japanese maples are irresistible to gardeners, who tend to become "obsessed" and constantly add more.