Author: Larry W Morton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692521397
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346
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The most current, useful information on growing Bonsai. Fresh, practical, definitive reference guide to the finest art of horticulture. Common sense bonsai answers separating myth from fact. Appropriate for everyone interested in the simplified science of growing miniature trees or landscape garden plants. Featuring Walter Pall Bonsai.
Author: Kenji Kobayashi
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604693592
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Original Japanese edition published by Nitto Shoin Honsha Co., Ltd. in 2007.
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Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0789211122
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In this luxurious cloth bound hardcover with glossy slipcase, renowned botanical photographer Jonathan Singer presents his breathtaking images of the world's most notable bonsai. In Fine Bonsai: Art & Nature, the finest extant achievements in the art of bonsai are seen together for the first time, through the lens of renowned botanical photographer Jonathan Singer. This magnificent volume is the result of an extensive photographic campaign, in the course of which Singer was granted unprecedented access to the most respected public and private collections in Japan and the United States, including the mecca of bonsai, the Omiya Bonsai Village of Saitama, Japan, where photography is normally prohibited. Three hundred stunning full-page images and four lavish gatefolds present bonsai of all types, from quiet representations of nature to bold sculptural forms. The horticultural and aesthetic characteristics of each bonsai are concisely and authoritatively described in the narrative captions by William Valavanis, head of the International Bonsai Arboretum in Rochester, New York. And because the container is considered an integral part of any bonsai—indeed, the literal meaning of “bonsai” is “tray plant”—the book also includes some twenty-five photographs of traditional bonsai containers, with descriptions. A further sequence of twenty-five photographs is devoted to the related art of suiseki, or miniature stone landscapes displayed in the same manner, and often alongside, bonsai. With his groundbreaking first book, Botanica Magnifica, Jonathan Singer established a new style of botanical photography, characterized by an exceptional clarity of detail and richness of color, as well as a painterly chiaroscuro. These qualities are just as evident in the present volume; Singer photographs each bonsai with an artist’s—one might even say a portraitist’s—eye. Whereas most books on bonsai aim to instruct readers on techniques of care and cultivation, Singer’s book takes the reader on a visual journey. His images encompass many different species, from azalea to red maple, as well as a variety of blossoms and fruits. Alluring and serene, Singer's photographs make the experience of leafing through Bonsai not unlike entering a real Japanese garden. Fine Bonsai: Art & Nature not only documents the masterpieces of an ancient horticultural art, but is a masterpiece in itself. A portion of the proceeds of this book will benefit the Japanese Red Cross.
Author: Deborah R. Koreshoff
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 9780881923896
Category : Bonsai
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Deborah Koreshoff examines various aspects of the bonsai, concentrating on the artistic and horticultural. After reviewing the history of the art, she details propagation methods and the tools needed to grow bonsai plants
Author: Daiki Sato
Publisher: Daiki Sato
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 153
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Master the art of growing healthy, robust and gorgeous bonsai trees and unlock the therapeutic benefits of the ancient practice with this comprehensive guide to cultivating bonsai trees Have you ever laid eyes upon a magnificent bonsai tree and wondered if you could replicate that beauty in your own home and private space? Do you want to adopt a wholesome new hobby that will develop your gardening chops while helping you get rid of stress? If yes, then you absolutely need to get your hands on this guide! In this book, Daiki Sato covers everything you need to need to know about bonsai trees to become a bonafide expert, from its history and modern practices to designing, growing and successfully maintaining and attractive, well-kept bonsai trees. Here's a small snippet of what you're going to learn in the definitive guide to growing bonsai: ● The 5 basic styles of bonsai gardening and how to choose the style you want based on your preference and level of skill ● The 3 essential bonsai growing styles that are perfect for beginners to get started with ● The different types of trees that are great for bonsai gardening, and how to choose one best suitable for your lifestyle ● A comprehensive list of all the necessary tools you're going to need if you want to cultivate robust bonsai trees without fuss or headaches ● The 3 most important features to consider when choosing the perfect pot or container to house your bonsai tree ● How to select the right soil and mix your own potting soil to cultivate your bonsai tree ● Step-by-step instructions to wire and bend a bonsai tree with essential wiring tips to make it easier ● ...and tons more! Growing beautiful, healthy and gorgeous bonsai trees is a skill anyone can learn, no matter your level of gardening skills or experience. Filled with insights and practical advice, this guide has all the information you need to create balance and liven up your living space with beautiful miniature trees.
Author: Harry Tomlinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780868244112
Category : Bonsai
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Author: Walter Liew
Publisher: Island Heritage
ISBN: 9781597001854
Category : Bonsai
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The practice of bonsai (a potted tree or shrub that possesses the natural beauty of the larger tree in the wild) in Hawaii and throughout history is handsomely depicted in this informative, well-illustrated book. It includes an overview of the basic elements of composition, plus stunning photography and in-depth descriptions of each of the 13 bonsai styles and specific techniques such as pruning and choosing the right tree or shrub. An essential reference for all bonsai enthusiasts, it celebrates this ancient art form’s physical and metaphysical beauty as well as its ability to enhance one’s spiritual appreciation of the natural world.
Author: David De Groot
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: Dan Barton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631583808
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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The essential practical reference for both would-be and more experienced Bonsai enthusiasts. This original and authoritative book is presented in a practical yet inspirational way. Dan Barton shares with us his expert knowledge and two decades of research, giving both detailed step-by-step horticultural instructions and a fascinating insight into the creative process of Bonsai, to provide a genuine understanding of the subject. As well as giving the essential descriptions of stock, equipment, basic care, and training techniques, the book includes new methods of achieving quicker results, a Bonsai calendar showing routing tasks on a month-by-month basis, and the use of modern materials, all of great value to today’s Bonsai enthusiast. Beautifully illustrated throughout with strikingly original and instructive photographs, line drawings, and working schedules, The Bonsai Book is a must for would-be Bonsai enthusiasts and experts alike, and its fabulous presentation makes it an ideal gift.
Author: Lisa Tajima
Publisher: Kodansha
ISBN: 9784770029805
Category : Bonsai
Languages : en
Pages : 660
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Pop bonsai is bonsai that ignores existing rules about what bonsai ought to be, and instead is grown and displayed in ways that give free rein to the imagination. So what exactly is pop bonsai'? Bonsai like you've never seen before-a 'freestyle' version, in fun containers, that reflects the author's breakaway approach to this ancient art. Pop Bonsai involves taking a tiny seedling, trimming its branches and leaves, and wiring the trunk and branches to bend them into almost any style. The result: a living work of art, for next to no cost, to display as you like-in a ball of'
