Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;Learn to grow and care for decorative bonsai trees with this user-friendly Japanese gardening book.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;For those with no bonsai tree growing experience, andlt;iandgt;Beginning Bonsai: The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growingandlt;/iandgt; covers everything from buying the first plant for beginning bonsai to creating a miniature landscape of rocks, grasses and trees. Authors Larry and Shirley Student describe different bonsai styles, list important tools, explain pruning and pinching and introduce procedures like defoliation. They cover all aspects of how to cultivate these miniature trees, anticipating common problems and offering practical bonsai advice gained from years of working with plants.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Bonsai gardening topics include:andlt;/bandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Bonsai from different sourcesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Choosing a bonsai siteandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Essential techniques and materialsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Forests, groves, and Saikeiandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Care of bonsai: a five point programandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Root pruning and repottingandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Seasonal Changesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Advanced Techniquesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Varieties of Bonsai Treesandlt;/liandgt; andlt;/ulandgt;The clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs ensure that even the most inexperienced gardener will be able to start creating beautiful bonsai in no time. Despite being small, bonsai are not delicateand#8212;they are strong hardy trees and creating them is a rewarding and inexpensive hobby that anyone can take upand#8212;even without an effortless green thumb.
Review
"A wonderful book for anyone intrigued by bonsai but hesitant to start. it provides the beginner the excitement and confidence to launch into this fascinating hobby." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Kurt Seastrand, past president, andlt;iandgt;National Bonsai Associationandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"The book provides all the information you need to grow bonsai. it's easily read, is fully illustrated, and entices one into the world of the miniature." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;William Smedley V, bonsai enthusiast and past president, andlt;bandgt;American Bonsai Associationandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"The authors have clearly outlined the procedures to successfully achieve the dwarfing of trees. Anyone who has thought of pursuing this hobby will find the Students' book a friendly guide." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;John W. Trexler, executive director, andlt;iandgt;Worcester County Horticultural Societyandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
How to plant, prune, and train bonsai trees
Synopsis
Learn to grow and care for decorative bonsai trees with this user-friendly Japanese gardening book. For those with no bonsai tree growing experience,
Beginning Bonsai: The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growing covers everything from buying the first plant for beginning bonsai to creating a miniature landscape of rocks, grasses and trees. Authors Larry and Shirley Student describe different bonsai styles, list important tools, explain pruning and pinching and introduce procedures like defoliation. They cover all aspects of how to cultivate these miniature trees, anticipating common problems and offering practical bonsai advice gained from years of working with plants.
Bonsai gardening topics include: - Bonsai from different sources
- Choosing a bonsai site
- Essential techniques and materials
- Forests, groves, and Saikei
- Care of bonsai: a five point program
- Root pruning and repotting
- Seasonal Changes
- Advanced Techniques
- Varieties of Bonsai Trees
The clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs ensure that even the most inexperienced gardener will be able to start creating beautiful bonsai in no time. Despite being small, bonsai are not delicate they are strong hardy trees and creating them is a rewarding and inexpensive hobby that anyone can take up even without an effortless green thumb."
Synopsis
For those with no bonsai tree growing experience, andlt;iandgt;Beginning Bonsai: The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growingandlt;/iandgt; covers everything from buying the first plant for beginning bonsai to creating a miniature landscape of rocks, grasses and trees. Authors Larry and Shirley Student describe different bonsai styles, list important tools, explain pruning and pinching and introduce procedures like defoliation. They cover all aspects of how to cultivate these miniature trees, anticipating common problems and offering practical bonsai advice gained from years of working with plants.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Kurt Seastrand, past president of the Northeast Bonsai Association raves, "A wonderful book for anyone intrigued by bonsai but hesitant to start. It provides the beginner the excitement and confidence to launch into this fascinating hobby."
Synopsis
Writing for those with no bonsai experience, Larry and Shirley Student cover everything from buying the first plant to creating a miniature landscape of rocks, grasses and trees. In between, they describe different bonsai styles, list important tools, explain pruning and pinching and introduce procedures like defoliation. In short, the authors cover all aspects of bonsai, anticipating common problems and offering practical advice gained from years of working with plants.
Kurt Seastrand, past president of the Northeast Bonsai Association raves, "A wonderful book for anyone intrigued by bonsai but hesitant to start. It provides the beginner the excitement and confidence to launch into this fascinating hobby."
About the Author
Shirley and Larry Student are charter members of the Northeast Bonsai Association, of which Larry Student was past president. They have their own bonsai nursery and teach bonsai at horticultural societies and garden centers throughout the northeastern United States.