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by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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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.
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by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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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.
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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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.
About the Author
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
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by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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From its origins as a Chinese art form some 2000 years ago through today, the bonsai tree remains an object of fascination that embraces both nature and art. Now, gardeners can participate in the wonderful tradition of bonsai cultivation with the help of this definitive, pocket-size yet extremely thorough guide, written by an expert. It’s all here: where and how to begin a collection, growth and feeding processes, maintenance techniques, and a listing of the required tools and equipment. Each page is packed with color photos and offers valuable information on the history, anatomy, and growing environments of these tranquil and beautiful miniature trees. Complete with a directory of suitable species, this is the perfect reference for owners and enthusiasts at any level.
About the Author
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.
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by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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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.
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by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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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
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by The Bonsai Tree Care on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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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.
About the Author
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
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