Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This book introduces 18 works of "Petit Bonsai" with easy-to-understand instructions and photos. Beginners will find this guide useful as it also features basic knowledge on special terms, tools and how to handle soil and plants.
Synopsis
It is an English-Japanese bilingual book of "Petit Bonsai" introduction showing how to make and grow bonsai trees. The author is a specialist owning a popular bonsai store, SINAJINA, in Jiyugaoka, Starting with basic bonsai terms, the book with plentiful pictures explains not only the details of tools, pots, and soil needed for bonsai, but also how to select proper seeding. In addition to the 18 works of "Petit Bonsai" ranging from single tree to moss-ball bonsai, there are some examples of arrangements by changing pots or sand varieties. It is a perfect book for bonsai beginners as it contains maintenance knowledge along with a bonsai plant catalog suitable for "KESHIKI BONSAI (Scenery Bonsai)." The 128-page book of decent size is a recommended gift for friends who are interested in bonsai culture.
Text in Japanese and English