Unlike their larger relatives, these palm-size trees can be potted, shaped, and pruned in only an hour or two, are easy to manage, and require little space. “A guide for the novice that explains the preparation, watering, weeding and seasonal care of bonsai as well as which pests and diseases may affect the plants….A list of 200 plants presents specifics.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Penelope Porter longed for a baby. But now that her marriage is over, she’s turned to the next best thing—a cute, cuddly puppy. Mr. Darcy’s an absolute sweetheart, but he could use a stint in obedience school. He keeps sneaking over to the shop across the street, the one owned by Baltimore bad boy Dylan Mersey. Not that Penelope minds having to fetch her dog from his handsome new friend . . .

Mr. Darcy? Only a high-society hottie would name a mischievous pooch after a romantic hero. No, to Dylan this pup’s name is Bonsai . . . and his owner’s impossible to resist. Dylan’s more rough-and-tumble than refined, but he’s about to prove he’s exactly what Penelope needs to forget her heartless ex.

Soon things are heating up between proper Penelope and dangerous Dylan as they learn that misbehaving isn’t just fun for the dog. What Penelope considers unsuitable quickly becomes unstoppable, and she discovers that true love truly is worth the risk.

Elaine Fox has spent enough of her life dating to know that the scenarios described in this book are completely plausible — though she disclaims any direct experience with any of them. Fortunately, however, she has been able to parlay this extended search for romance into a career and hopes her readers appreciate the cathartic experience while living happily-ever-after lives themselves. Elaine currently lives in Virginia.

Whether it’s the cool serenity of a cave, the warm colors of the desert, or the lushness of a forest, saikei–the art of the living landscape–captures in small scale the splendor of nature. This classic form of bonsai contains miniature trees, rocks, soil, water, and related vegetation to form replicas of gardens, deserts, and countryside. Since saikei usually features young plant material, it is the least expensive bonsai art, perfect for beginners since you can complete a project in only a matter of hours. Understand the concept of depth in a landscape and the five elements of style (harmony, consistency, balance, scale, and interest), potting and pruning, and which tools and containers work best. Hundreds of photographs showcase masterful examples and lead you through the various stages of a unicorn garden, ancient gorge, and more. Published in hardcover as Miniature Living Bonsai Landscapes. The author lives in Eugene, OR. 192 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

Pieter Loubser is a dentist by profession. He is married to Magriet and they have three children that are all in different professions. He has been chairperson of the local bonsai club for most of its existence. Pieter has been growing bonsai since 1982. He has given talks to gardening clubs, Rotary, other bonsai clubs and regional associations throughout South Africa. He has also given demonstrations at international conventions in South Africa. Pieter has written many articles on bonsai subjects and these have been published in bonsai journals over the world. He had his first book published in 1993 in English and Afrikaans. Pieter lives in Klerksdorp in the North-West province in South Africa. He is active in different social activities in his community and he says that he tries to improve the world around him in various ways.
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Successful bonsai growing is not simply the technique of growing miniature trees; it is the art of growing them in forms based on the natural growth habit of various species. This is a book on the aesthetics of bonsai. In this revised edition, various additions have been made. It contains photographic updates of those trees featured in the first edition, has a new chart to help clarify the suggested feeding programmes and contains style and refinement sequences, as well as photo-essays on pine prunig, a glass-fibre rock construction sequence, and a selection of photographs of the author’s Gold Award-winning bonsai display at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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With plants’ increasing availability at supermarkets and garden centers, the ancient art of bonsai is now accessible to anyone. This care manual explores bonsai history and details all of the techniques necessary to keep a bonsai alive and thriving. This complete guide includes the history and creation of bonsai along with step-by-step illustrations and 150 color photographs, giving readers the confidence to buy, feed, and trim these miniature trees into impressive displays in their home or garden.

Here is a season-by-season look at 180 remarkable bonsai presented by the official gardener to the Imperial Household of Japan. Shown in their full glory from the first spring foilage to their somber winter repose, this collection celebrates the individual colors and beauty of each season. 280 full-color photographs.

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Lessons in Learning and Teaching… Growing Aspects… Problems and Pests… and Bonsai Stories are a few of the chapters in this book. Many of the author’s suggestions are more practical than traditional. She tells where to find bargain tools and suggests simple objects to substitute for more elaborate ones. Mary also included an exceptional list of her favorite reference books.

Mary Miller’s clear and unique style of teaching comes through in her writing. Throughout the book her easy humor compliments her zeal for bonsai.

Bonsai is a passion for Mary Miller. Her familiarity with bonsai (as both hobby and business) has given her many years of hands-on experience. This experience is obvious when she speaks. She has a talent for simplifying explanations of techniques and presents a ‘teaching story’ which entertains. Many people have asked her to “put it in a book”. Bonsai with Tropicals: Some Things I Learned Along the Way is that book

David Prescott created his first bonsai from seed at the age of eight, a Scots pine. He has since become a full-time bonsai expert, having learned from teachers such as well-known and widely published Colin Lewis, who acted as the consultant for the book.

The pruning and shaping that goes into creating a bonsai cannot be achieved by technique alone; it also requires an artist’s imagination. This work demonstrates the design principles and practical techniques behind growing the most popular species of bonsai trees.

An important and beautiful new book rich in fascinating information. The choice of trees, stones and other materials is excellent, as is the quality of the photos. One of the handful of books that belongs in the full hands of every serious bonsai or suiseki enthusiast.
Includes: Arrangements with bonsai, suiseki and accent plants. Choice of bonsai pots or suiseki doban. Arrangements for the seasons. Tokonoma. Displays in western style houses. Exhibitions and much much more.
Soft cover 204 pages 8.25 x 11.75
235 color photos 95 illustrations

All too often the attractive bonsai tree bought with such enthusiasm fails to thrive, or even withers and dies after a few short weeks. Bonsai Survival Manual is a one-stop source of vital information to help you avoid those key mistakes and ensure your bonsai survives and stays healthy. From advice on evaluating and selecting plants, to assessing plant health and troubleshooting, here is the clear, comprehensive every bonsai gardener needs for success.

Colin Lewis writes regularly for several international bonsai magazines and is the founder and consulting editor of the US magazine Bonsai. A design consultant, Lewis has spent the last 20 years creating bonsai. He has participated in demonstrations and workshops throughout Europe, and exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show and the Annual Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition in Osaka, Japan. He lives in the UK

“Die-hard botanists and curious beginners alike will relish this novel approach.” — Family Circle Home Crafts Magazine

“… packed with excellent, full-color photographs on almost every page, illustrating her explicit instructions. Pop Bonsai gives you the how-to information and permission to practice the ancient art of bonsai-but reinvent it for today.” -Washington Post
“Fast forward to modern Japan, with Pop Bonsai by Lisa Tajima, who takes a cheeky new look at bonsai. She shows creations planted in beer cans, galoshes, funny pots. Heer point is to remove the intimidation some gardeners feel about bonsai and to show them how to grow their own inexpensively.” -The Associated Press
“Making the most of miniature verdure, Japanese author Lisa Tajima’s Pop Bonsai updates the traditional art of bonsai by suggesting unusual containers (including beer cans and eggshells) and new tree shapes.” -Time Out New York
“Die-hard botanists and curious beginners alike will relish this novel approach.” -Family Circle Home Crafts Magazine
“…Unique and exuberant take on the ancient hobby of crafting miniature trees, is like nothing I’ve ever seen…. The book provides a wonderfully thorough description of the bonsai technique.” -The Times-Picayune (New Orleans)
“What is fun to read, however, are her words about how to use one’s imagination, both in caring for the tree and displaying it. She also offers readers some clear advice on the use of imagination, and how to ‘bend’ that creative tool for one’s own enjoyment. This is a wonderful book for any Midwest gardener who is frustrated during the winter months for wont of the ‘look’ of a green and growing tree….The paperback is $19.95, and worth the price.” -The Star Newspaper (Chicago)
“This how-to book would be of interest to both armchair enthusiasts and those with a true interest in modern art.” -Rafu Shimpo
“Pop bonsai very special. The author has taken the ancient art of bonsai and updated it to suit modern sensibilities, and has banished the use of staid bonsai pots. The results are wild and zany…. Bonsai will never be the same.” -BellaOnline.com
“If you’ve ever entertained any thoughts of getting into bonsai but were put off by the rigidity and rules in this ancient discipline, take note – Pop Bonsai is fun, fun, fun. …the young and young at heart will embrace the whimsy and simplicity in this fresh approach to the cultivation and display of plants and how it can enhance our hectic lifestyles.” -Winnipeg Free Press (Canada)
“After deciding that traditional bonsai practices limited her self-expression, Japanese artist Lisa Tajima began to combine the classic garden art with whimsical containers. She calls it ‘pop bonsai.’… Her bonsai seem to have personalities, and they sometimes appear to work or stand.” -Des Moines Register

If you’re just discovering this exotic world, be forewarned: you’re in for a fascinating but addictive journey. Bonsai, a new edition of a perennial Sunset bestseller, explores the Asian origins of this ancient art form, explains its underlying principles, and provides detailed how-to instructions.

This is the second volume of Pachyforms, a series that focuses on the cultivation of sculptural plants characterized by unusually thick or globose bodies. It is also the first book dedicated to the use of succulent plants as bonsai and is illustrated with 500 color photographs, including some of the finest examples of this American form of horticultural art. The second portion of the book is a continuation of the catalog of pachyform plants started in volume I.

Philippe de Vosjoli is the author of the category bestseller, Pachyforms, dedicated to the cultivation of caudiciform and pachycaul succulents. Rudy Lime is a renowned pioneer in the field of bonsai succulents and the winner of many awards at cactus and succulent shows. He is a frequent lecturer on the subject, known for expanding the vocabulary related to training succulents as bonsai, and for establishing the categories of style in this new branch of the art of bonsai.

Lesniewicz gives readers a short history of the art of bonsai and offers instructions on care, including light, humidity, temperature, watering, and feeding requirements. He includes step-by-step directions on shaping and creating four classic bonsai forms, creating groupings, propagating plants from seed and cuttings, trimming leaves, and pruning roots. The bulk of the book is a listing of 42 bonsai plants arranged alphabetically with detailed instructions on their care. There’s also a list of 26 questions and answers to help gardeners grow these demanding miniature plants. Almost every page of this profusely illustrated and informative guide is in color. George Cohen

“Offers instructions on care, including light, humidity, temperature, watering, and feeding requirements…creating groupings, propagating plants from seed and cuttings, trimming leaves, and pruning roots…[this] profusely illustrated and informative guide is in color.”—Booklist. “An informative, exquisitely illustrated guide to growing tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs as bonsai….Plants for beginners are clearly marked.”—Library Journal.

This guide to caring for bonsai is divided into 101 stand-alone explanations which can be grasped in moments. Step-by-step photographs are combined with an informative text.

• Plant gallery shows 55 species of trees, shrubs, and woody plants adapted to bonsai culture

• Ideas to display and design bonsai to fit existing home decor and gardens

• Details several bonsai styles as well as techniques for dwarfing and training to bonsai form

• Dozens of tips for seasonal care, including how to maintain, water, fertilize, prune, and shape