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Most Bonsai Hobbyist collect books just like they collect various varieties of Bonsai. The pictures are extremely helpful and every author may say the same thing in different words, but one will just hit you and then you understand. One good idea gleaned from a book will pay for that book in understanding and satisfaction that finally you're getting it. Here's two photos of our National Treasure - John Naka with one of his masterpieces and at work on another. Bonsai Books

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Title	SKU	Price
Indoor Bonsai	B61	$16.95
The Living Art of Bonsai	B64	$24.95
Bonsai Landscapes	B164	$27.95
Making Bonsai Landscapes	B165	$19.95
Bonsai-The Complete Guide to Art	B62	$24.95
Low-Maintenance Bonsai	B174	$13.95

B37 Bonsai Techniques I by John Naka
$34.95
The best book in the English language on Bonsai....NO EXCEPTIONS. John Yoshio Naka is our American Treasure Bonsai Master. This book is jammed packed with information that you won't find other places. A treasure trove of Bonsai Wisdom. This book is softback, 8½" x 11", 269 pages, 16 pages of color illustrations, many black & white photos and drawings by the author. Included in the contents are tools and supplies for the workshop, general approach to Bonsai, step by step training, rootage, trunk, apex, branching, trimming, wiring, pots, soil mixes, styles.

B36 Bonsai Techniques II by John Naka
$44.95
The best books in the English language on Bonsai (Naka I and Naka II)....NO EXCEPTIONS. John Yoshio Naka is our American Treasure Bonsai Master. This book is jammed packed with information that you won't find other places. A treasure trove of Bonsai Wisdom. The book is softback, 8½" x 11", 442 Pages, many, many black and white photos and drawings by the author. Included in the book are chapters on rootage, trunks, branches, apex, styling, collecting techniques, containers, displaying, complimentary plants, suiseki and California juniper.

B152 - Indoor Bonsai - Brooklyn Botanic Garden Series
$9.95
INDOOR BONSAI How to Succeed with Bonsai Grown Inside Your Home Brooklyn Botanic Garden 112 pages $9.95 Trade Paperback If your living room, bedroom, or kitchen is your garden, this beautifully photographed guide--written by North America's foremost bonsai pioneers--will keep your miniature trees thriving. An illustrated guide to styles displays a wide range of possibilities, from slanting trees with gnarled trunks to a tiny "forest." See how to control airflow and humidity in the home and construct a sheltered growing chamber. Find out one expert's tips for success, advice on artificial light, and suggestions on fertilizers and water. Grow from seeds and cuttings, combat pests and problems, master wiring techniques, and look at bonsai types from tropical blooming and fruiting to Texas ebony and succulents. Plus 100 plants that work well inside and a guide to ceramic containers to show them off. 6 X 9. all in color.

B61 - Indoor Bonsai - New Cover & New, Lower Price!!
~~$16.95~~ $14.95 On Sale!
INDOOR BONSAI Paul Lesniewicz 208 pages $16.95 Trade Paperback The vast varieties of miniature trees you can grow indoors (including mini-bonsai trees only 3-6 inches tall). With color photos of spectacular examples. "Excellent guide...with specifics on individual plants."--N.Y. Times. 208 pages (84 in color), 4 3/4 x 7 1/2. 4 X 7 1/2. 84 in color.

B49 - Indoor Bonsai for Beginners
$14.95
INDOOR BONSAI FOR BEGINNERS Selection * Care * Training Werner Busch 112 pages $14.95 Trade Paperback Don't buy a scrawny, mass-produced bonsai tree from the shopping mall. Grow your own by cooperating with its natural growth direction as you sculpt it into its greatest potential beauty. Learn how to pick a specimen, how to estimate its age, and how and when to replace the soil, plus tips on techniques, containers, and combating pests. All aspects of daily care are covered. 112 pages (all in color), 6 1/2 x 9 1/2. 6 1/2 X 9 1/2.

B158 - Bonsai - A RHS Wisley Handbook
$9.95
BONSAI by Jon Ardle 96 pages $9.95 Trade Paperback The cultivation of bonsai depends on careful selection of suitable specimens, skillful root pruning and potting, and regular attention. With this expert and fully illustrated handbook, gardeners will reach their goal of producing a tree in perfect proportion and in harmony with its container. Create a living work of art in one of the six basic bonsai styles covered, and keep it beautiful with the advice on training, cultivation, and seasonal care. Plus: advice for exhibitors. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. all in color

B64 - The Living Art of Bonsai - NEW EDITION!
$17.95
The Living Art Of Bonsai Principles & Techniques of Cultivation & Propagation Amy Liang 288 pages $24.95 Trade Paperback Pub Year : 1995 "With 288 color pages, Liang's is one of the best [books on the subject]. Her book includes a breathtaking photo gallery of bonsai, basic styles, group planting, plant physiology, cultivation, propagation, transplanting and repotting, and training and dwarfing--in other words, everything the bonsai grower needs to know." --Booklist. 288 pages (all in color), 8 1/4 x 11 1/4.

B167 - Miniature Bonsai
$19.95
MINIATURE BONSAI Herb Gustafson 192 pages $19.95 Pub Year : 2000 NEW IN PAPERBACK It's easy to grow miniature bonsai--the tiniest of the small plants, only 10 inches high or less, and yet exquisitely shaped--when you follow the authoritative advice here. They have distinct advantages in size alone: pruning can be finished in a matter of minutes, potting is simple, and it's possible to style one right on the kitchen table in half an hour! Noted bonsai expert and best-selling author Herb Gustafson gives you the basics of design and development, including the five basic styles; training techniques; creating miniature bonsai by propagation, from nursery stock, and more; and care and maintenance, such as watering, weeding, and emergency treatment. Everything you need to know about tools and equipment, from wiring and training devices to the work area and growing containers, is completely covered. Bonus: seasonal and species checklists and plants recommended for miniature bonsai. 192 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

B161 - The Art of Natural Bonsai
$19.95
JUST RELEASED/PUBLISHED IN SOFTBACK!!!The Art of Natural Bonsai Replicating Nature's Beauty David Joyce About the Author Widely respected in the European bonsai community, Dave Joyce was well known for his lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and show judging. He was also an accomplished bonsai potter and photographer. Dave's bonsai are shown at National and International exhibitions. 288 pages $19.95 Softback There's no other bonsai book like it: this incredibly magnificent 288-page guide has been 30 years in the making, with beautiful natural specimens photographed over long periods of time. Dave Joyce devoted his life to growing, researching, and photographing natural bonsai: trees that bear no trace of man-made manipulation but appear to have developed naturally, untouched. His unequalled wisdom and artistry are showcased in this full-color volume packed with advice and breathtaking images of trees as they matured. Illustrated case histories displaying exquisite natural bonsai offer details on the preferences and requirements of various species. Every task and technique is explained: choosing a container, watering and feeding, dealing with pests and diseases, wiring, pruning, and more. See how to use garden-center stock, start from seed, collect from the wild, or take cuttings. Helpful tips are provided on bonsai photography and bonsai garden ideas. Author's proceeds go to support research on cancer, the disease that claimed his life shortly after he completed this life-long project. 8 1/2 X 11. all in color

B172 - Pocket Bonsai
$14.95
POCKET BONSAI Care Shaping Repotting Species by David Prescott 192 pages $14.95 Paperback Pub Date: 03/2004 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. 5 3/4 X 8 1/4. all in color

B173 - The Bonsai Specialist
$9.95
The Bonsai Specialist The Essential Guide to Buying, Planting, Displaying, Improving and Caring for Bonsai by David Squire 80 pages $9.95 Paperback Pub Date: 03/2004 With topics ranging from watering and feeding to spirit and aesthetics, this is an all-in-one guide to the art of the bonsai. It features advice on looking for and raising trees; handling pests and diseases; using composts; potting; choosing containers; pruning the plants; and displaying them. A convenient A-Z guide covers virtually every species of indoor and outdoor tree. 7 x 9½".

B175 - Grow your own Bonsai
$14.95
GROW YOUR OWN BONSAI Colin Lewis and Neil Sutherland Formally trained as a garden designer, Colin Lewis has been growing bonsai since 1974. He traveled to Japan in 1989 to study the ancient art. Lewis now regularly teaches on the subject and writes for magazines throughout Europe. He has exhibited trees at the Chelsea Flower Show, the National Bonsai Collection, and the Annual Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition in Oasaka, Japan. Neil Sutherland's photographs include still life, portraits, natural history, food, landscape, and travel over the course over more than 25 years. His work has been published in books and magazines throughout the world. 144 pages. $14.95 Trade Paperback Part art, part horticulture, a properly shaped, trained, and potted bonsai becomes more beautiful with age. Covering every key technique and style, plus cultivation, maintenance, and display, these right-from-the-beginning basics go from root to leaf to bud—the entire lifecycle of a tree. In large, close-up photos, see how they grow, and how to buy and propagate them from seed or cutting. Trim, shape with wire, repot, root prune, and do summer pinching. Most spectacular are the displays, shown in detailed pictures, with information on preparing them, including choosing a pot. Successfully nurture a micro-forest on a slab; a simple, but wonderfully effective raft planting; a dramatic tree with its roots wrapped around a rock; and other breathtaking bonsai. 9 1/2 X 10. all in color

B176 - The Grafter's Handbook
$19.95
The Grafter's Handbook by R.J. Garner 320 pages $19.95 PB-Trade Paperback Published Date: 05/2003 Long considered the bible for professional horticulturists and hobbyists alike, this classic gardener’s text offers a comprehensive grafting course, accompanied by line drawings and photographs that provide a vivid visual reference. Topics include using rootstocks from seed and cuttings, identifying viruses, and grafting established trees. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2. 159 b/w illus.

B177 - Propagation Basics Tools-Techniques-Timing
$12.95
PROPAGATION BASICS - Tools * Techniques * Timing by Steven Bradley 128 pages $12.95 Published Year : 2002 “Learning how to sow seed, root cuttings, and divide perennials is only the beginning of Bradley’s encyclopedic guide. The more complicated techniques of layering and grafting are also covered and, with the assistance of detailed, step-by-step illustrations, explained in a fashion that make them easily mastered. An essential source for anyone interested in practical pointers for plant propagation.”—Booklist. 6 1/8 X 10 1/8. all in color

B179 - The Art of Japanese Gardens
$19.95
The Art of Japanese Gardens - Designing & Making Your Own Peaceful Space by Herb Gustafson 144 pages $19.95 PB-with Flaps Published Year : 2001 "The author discusses the function of cedar and bamboo fences, safety rails, retaining walls, gates, and tile roofs. In a chapter on rocks, boulders, and stones, he writes about their uses in bridges, walkways, and paths. Water is a large part of Japanese gardens, and Gustafson focuses on...ponds, waterfalls, and streams." Booklist. 8 1/2 X 11. all in color

B29 The Complete Book of Bonsai
$39.95
NOW BACK IN STOCK. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS AVAILABLE!!! By Harry Tomlinson 9" X 11" Trade Cloth with dust jacket. 700 full-color illustrations. 224 pages. What the publisher says: Presenting a unique blend of information and ideas, The Complete Book of Bonsai is the most lavish and up-to-date guide to the subject yet published. Harry Tomlinson is an internationally recognized authority on bonsai, and here brings this absorbing discipline within everybody's reach. CLASSIC STYLES EXPLAINED The origins and development of bonsai are traced, and the underlying principles of this fascinating art clearly explained. The classic styles are listed and illustrated, together with full descriptions of how they were derived from models in the world. Outstanding examples of plantings in all of the various styles are shown. The types of containers are detailed, and the importance of their use for different trees or styles explained. Advice is given on placing and exhibiting your completed bonsai. CLEAR STEP-BY-STEP SEQUENCES There is comprehensive information on how to create a bonsai from a seedling, cutting, or garden center plant. Clear step-by-step sequences take you from the initial raw material through to the finished bonsai, showing the superb results that can be achieved. All the tools and techniques of bonsai are illustrated and explained, and their use described in detail. Maintenance and propagation sections tell you everything you need to know to keep your bonsai beautiful and healthy, or to create your own trees. DETAILS OF MORE THAN 100 SPECIES A photographic catalogue of bonsai trees and shrubs lies at the heart of the book, providing the cultivation and styling details of over 100 different species. Each entry is accompanied by an original full-color photograph of at least one outstanding specimen. This section is supplemented by a further compendium of trees and shrubs that can be grown as bonsai, giving a total of over 300 to choose from. The Complete Book of Bonsai reveals every aspect of the art, with inspirational ideas and practical advice at every turn. Whether you are a beginner who would like to grow just one ore two trees, or an experienced enthusiast who wishes to build up a whole collection, it is the essential reference work.

B182 Totally Bonsai
$26.95
Totally Bonsai A Guide To Growing, Shaping, And Caring For Miniature Trees And Shrubs by: Craig Coussins, 128 pages. All color. Over 100 full-color photos. Hardcover with dust jacket.8 3/4" X 8 3/4" From how to pick a plant to what tools you?ll need to trim and style your plant, this beginner?s guide provides readers with everything they?ll need to create their own bonsai. Comprehensive and easy to follow, Totally Bonsai includes more than 100 photographs and pictures of junipers, pines, dogwood and more. This all-inclusive manual includes a complete directory to plant species, with 10 easy-to-grow plants that are great for first-timers plus 40 species that need a little more attention?perfect for when you get the hang of it! The author, having more than fifteen years of experience in the field, has incorporated the entire process of creating and maintaining bonsai into this comprehensive beginner?s guide. With Totally Bonsai readers will learn the centuries-old technique of creating beautiful miniature trees and bring the peace and serenity of nature into their own home.

B183 The Art of Bonsai
$19.95
by: Giovanna M. Halford and Yuji Yoshimura Illustrations: 25 color plates and 245 halftone plates 220 pages Paperback 7 1/4" X 10" The Art Of Bonsai Creation, Care, And Enjoyment Beauty sculptured in living wood: the delicate art of a perfect bonsai can seem impossibly difficult to attain. This classic, eminently practical work debunks this myth of perfection and delicacy, laying out in a highly systematic fashion the basics of selecting the right species, daily and seasonal care, and the treatment of pests. From judging the potential of an individual plant and beginning its discipline, to the necessary provisions for a long-lasting bonsai, it offers detailed instructions illustrated with a treasury of photographs and helpful diagrams. Appendices on soil analysis, specifications on species, and tools and equipment will answer all the questions even an advanced bonsai artist might have.

B185 Creating Bonsai Landscapes
$24.95
Creating Bonsai Landscapes 18 miniature garden projects by Su Chin Ee 128 pages, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" , full-color photographs and illustrations throughout. Plant miniature landscapes with the Chinese form of bonsai art known as panjing - "landscape in pot or dish." Each landscape is presented in project form, with clear advice on how to select, plant, position, and nurture plants successfully. Each project is thoroughly illustrated and explained with a color photograph of the completed landscape, cross-section drawings, and practical construction tips. Paperback with French flaps

B186 Ficus The Exotic Bonsai
$27.95
The definitive reference work on Ficus for bonsai. The book is soft cover, 8" by 10", with 144 pages in color, containing detailed information for the beginner as well as the advanced hobbyist.

B187 Pop Bonsai
$19.95
Pop Bonsai Fun with Arranging Small Trees and Plants by Lisa Tajima Paperback 96 pages 9" x 8" 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 moss, on a can of beer, even in a pair of shoes or an eggcup! Naturally this does require some basic bonsai techniques, and advice on looking after plants. But in contrast to classical bonsai, where the aim is carefully to reproduce natural scenery in miniature, pop bonsai stresses the imagination and creativity of people living modern lives. Throughout, Pop Bonsai takes a no-fuss approach. Almost any kind of tree or foliage plant can be used, and you're encour aged to grow it from scratch. Before starting, you are told what you should know about trees in general, with hints on choosing the right one for your purpose. Instructions on care and maintenance—soil, temperature, pruning, watering and fertilizers—are provided in a sensible, easy-to-follow way that should take the tension out of "gardening" even for those who have never tried it. In your own home or on a balcony or at work, pop bonsai will let you enjoy the wonder of the changing seasons close-up, and remind you how precious and fragile life can be. But, cared for properly, your tree should live for decades. And in the process it will give you a taste of the enormous satisfaction to be gained from creating, and watching over, your own living work of art. [48 color pages]

B188 Landscape Gardening in Japan
$35.00
Landscape Gardening in Japan by Josiah Conder Hardcover 248 pages 8" x 10 1/2" This 100-year-old classic is so finely detailed and so richly illustrated that it still serves today as a guide to modern garden-lovers, whether of a practical or a theoretical bent.

B189 Bonsai Nature in Miniature
$29.00
Bonsai: Nature in Miniature by Kyuzo Murata,Isamu Murata This book aims to explain the art form from its starting point for the benefit of those who wish to grow bonsai for the first time. To this end, the book has many photographs and illustrations to help give a clear and comprehensive explanation of every stage in the growing process. Meticulous attention to details of care and cultivation are the hallmarks of this important bonsai volume. The section on wiring, especially, is just about as comprehensive as it could possibly be. The book will give practical help to any one wanting to grow bonsai from an available tree, emphasizing growing techniques as well as the pleasure of viewing the plant as bonsai. Hardcover: 128 pages ; 7 1/2" x 10 1/2"

B190 Bonsai Postcard Book
$9.00
24 Color Postcards of some of the Classic Bonsai of Japan. 7" x 4 3/4". 8 descriptive pages.

B191 Classic Bonsai of Japan
$85.00
Classic Bonsai of Japan Nippon Bonsai Association Hardcover 188 pages 12 1/4" x 9 1/4" Enter the fascinating world of bonsai, the centuries-old gardening art form of cultivating trees as potted plants. Refined to a high art in Japan, bonsai offers not only the familiar gardening delights but also, at its highest levels, a philosophical and aesthetic communion with nature. Here in CLASSIC BONSAI OF JAPAN, the Nippon Bonsai Association, Japan's preeminent voice of the bonsai tradition, introduces a collection of the finest bonsai pieces to be found in Japan today—some of them presented to a Western audience for the first time. Over 130 fullcolor and 48 black-and-white plates of priceless specimens with informative commentary provide a definitive tour of the bonsai world—from a 15-year-old flowering cherry to a majestic 1,000-year-old Yezo spruce. The notes for each piece offer insights into the balance, style, harmony, and overall aesthetic effect along with comments on the history of its cultivation at the hands of several generations of bonsai masters. A feast for the eyes as well as a lasting monument to the history of an artistic tradition, this deluxe volume is sure to delight the bonsai enthusiast, garden hobbyist, lover of things Japanese—indeed anyone with an interest in looking at art and nature in unison.

B192 - The Bonsai Handbook in Hardback Edition
$24.95
The Bonsai Handbook by David Prescott 160 pages $24.95 Hardback Edition with colored dust cover. Contrary to popular belief, the principles of bonsai can be easy to learn. Two award-winning experts guide you through the process in an exquisite and passionate handbook filled with outstanding drawings and photographs. Pictures show how bonsai have been represented throughout history; go close-up on root systems and plant details; intimately capture all the elements of design and care; and present them in breathtaking displays. Beginners will take their first journey into the world of miniature trees and increase their knowledge of the plants until they reach a considerable level of expertise. Here are the rules--and how to break them--with practical information about bonsai anatomy, physiology, cultivation, propagation, and pruning. It is both a valuable reference and a source of information and inspiration to anyone who loves bonsai. 8 1/2 X 11. all in color Quotes "Bonsai books abound, but [this] may convince me to try again. It combines aesthetic appreciation with lucid practical advice, along with helpful drawings. Prescott deals with almost every facet of the art-from the proper tools, to watering, feeding, root pruning, soil types, pots and branch wiring-in a way that is truly encouraging."--Washington Post Book World

B193 - Bonsai with Tropicals: Some Things I Learned Along the Way
$14.95
Bonsai with Tropicals: Some Things I Learned Along the Way by Mary C Miller. 88 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover). This is not another how-to-do bonsai book in the usual sense. The articles, bits and pieces are interesting, fun and even insightful. 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. 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.

B194 - Bonsai - Sunset Magazine's Bonsai Book
$14.95
128 Pages 250 Photos, 20 illustrations If you’re just discovering this exotic world, be forewarned: you’re in for a fascinating but addictive journey. Bonsai, the latest edition of a perennial Sunset bestseller, covers the origins and principles of this ancient art form while providing detailed step-by-step instructions and full-color photography of beginning, intermediate, and more advanced techniques. The expanded encyclopedia recommends the best plants for successful bonsai displays.

B195 - Ortho's All About Bonsai
$14.95
B195 - Ortho's All About Bonsai by Penelope O'Sullivan. All NEW! Bonsai styles plus techniques for dwarfing and training, design and display. Information about 55 species of trees, shrubs and woody plants that adapt to bonsai. Includes watering, maintenance, fertilizing, pruning and shaping. Paperback. 128 pages. All color. 8" x 11".

B196 - The Best of Bonsai in Europe Volume 1
$35.25
The Best of Bonsai in Europe - Volume 1 1997 Edition. This is the first volume. 128 pages, full color, over 150 photographs, soft cover.

B197 - The Best of Bonsai in Europe Volume 2
$56.25
The Best of Bonsai in Europe - Volume 2 - 1999 Edition. Hard cover with color photo slipcase.. 128 pages, full color, over 150 photographs.

B198 - The Best of Bonsai in Europe Volume 3
$56.25
The Best of Bonsai in Europe - Volume 3 2001 Edition. Hard cover with color photo slipcase. 128 pages, full color, over 150 photographs.

B199 - The Best of Bonsai in Europe Volume 4
$56.25
The Best of Bonsai in Europe - 4 - 2003 Edition. Every two years this fabulous Bonsai event takes place in Belgium. Already 4 souvenir volumes are available. In a luxurious box. Hard cover. 128 pages, full color, over 150 photographs

B200 - Bonsai Art Noelanders
$31.25
Bonsai Art Noelanders by Marc Noelanders. English, 108 pages, 8 1/4" x 8 1/2", Full color,Hard cover. Bonsai mentioned are mostly conifers, Pines, junipers, spruce.

B202 - The Imperial Bonsai of Japan
$486.00
B202 - The Imperial Bonsai of Japan. 291 Pages. 14 1/4" x 12". Showing illustrations of the Imperial Collection of Bonsai, the Imperial Grounds and many outstanding examples of Antique Bonsai Pottery. A silk brocade covered book within a silk brocade outside cover. The ultimate example of Bonsai books!

B208 - The Secret Techniques of Bonsai
$29.00
The Secret Techniques of Bonsai A Guide to Starting, Raising, and Shaping Bonsai Masakuni Kawasumi II Masakuni Kawasumi III Translated by Kay Yokota Color Photography by Yasuo Saji Hardcover 112 pages 7 3/4 x 10 3/4" The Japanese art of bonsai is practiced worldwide, but while basic techniques have been more or less effectively taught, many of the more intriguing ones, as well as recently invented ones, have not. The Secret Techniques of Bonsai remedies this oversight with the thoughtful instruction of second and third generation experts. Secret Teachings is by the author of the groundbreaking Bonsai with American Trees, one of the first books to unveil the secrets of the trade. This time, Masakuni Kawasumi II teams up with his son, Masakuni III, to offer not only the basics for creating perfect bonsai but secret techniques he has developed over years of careful work and observation. Masakuni III, the first qualified tree doctor for bonsai in Japan, adds his unique insights. Between them they offer over eighty years of experience. The techniques are simple and intuitive, yet have been developed only after decades of practice and perfection. Detailed information is provided to start, nurture, and shape bonsai. A number of secret techniques are introduced for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. The father-and-son team also delves into bonsai tool usage, another area of their expertise, giving the reader a clear sense of how to use specialized tools—or how to better use the garden and workshop tools they have at home. All these make this an invaluable book for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing bonsai from seedlings or cuttings Secret techniques and new shortcuts to better bonsai Techniques for shaping, pruning, training, grafting, and repotting Step-by-step photos Expert advice from Japan's first bonsai tree doctor Detailed advice for using numerous bonsai tools to perfect bonsai work

B209 - The Best of Bonsai in Europe Volume 5
$69.00
The Best of Bonsai in Europe - 5 - 2005 Edition. Every two years this fabulous Bonsai event takes place in Belgium. Already 4 souvenir volumes are available. In a luxurious box. Hard cover. 208 pages, full color, many, many photographs. The book of photos from the bi-annual Ginkgo Bonsai Award Show.

B210 - Bonsai Secrets by Peter Chan
$19.95
Bonsai Secrets 7¾" x 10½" softcover book 176 pages Publish Date: 2005 Subtitle: Designing, Growing, and Caring for Your Miniature Masterpieces. Discover the methods behind the mystique of the art of bonsai from the internationally acclaimed bonsai expert Peter Chan. Over 1,000 years old, bonsai continues to fascinate. Now you can discover the methods behind the mystique of the art of bonsai from the internationally acclaimed bonsai expert Peter Chan. With a bit of practice and patience, you can grow a one-of-a-kind bonsai right at home and enjoy both a sense of accomplishment and inner peace. In Bonsai Secrets learn the basic principles and techniques behind every successful and beautiful bonsai using step-by-step guides, accompanied by expert tips, helpful illustrations, and inspiring full-color photos of an array of bonsai including ones grown from cuttings and seedlings, indoors and outdoors.

B212 - The spirit of Bonsai design by Chye Tan
$24.95
The Spirit of Bonsai Design - Combine the Power of Zen and Nature by Chye Tan 144 pages Hardcover with Jacket. 9 x 11" Aimed at enthusiasts of all levels, this unique and beautifully illustrated guide reveals how an understanding of Zen aesthetics can profoundly influence and improve your skills at shaping, displaying, and appreciating bonsais. All the key stages of creating an outstanding bonsai appear in detailed photos, with technical information, advice on care, and numerous examples.

B213 - Bonsai Master Class
$24.95
B213 - Bonsai Master Class. JUST RECEIVED!!! 256 pages Hardcover with Jacket 9 X 11 Join the contemporary artists around the world who are refining and developing the ancient art of bonsai. Find out about state-of-the-art tools invented by Ken Moore. See how Rob Clausen uses latex and fiberglass to create dramatic groupings of trees on a rock base. Explore the breakthrough methods of Singapore’s bonsai masters, with inspiring examples of the results. Covering both basic and advanced techniques and illustrated with step-by-step photographs taken over months, Bonsai Master Class is designed to guide the reader on an artistic journey. It provides expert tips throughout on buying bonsai, seasonal care, horticultural requirements for different climates, and distinctive ways to display the results.

B214 - Bonsai with Japanese Maples
$34.95
Bonsai with Japanese Maples By Peter Adams. Hardcover. 156 pages 7 x 9 inches. 112 color photos, 149 color drawings. With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. In this long-awaited book, internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses both the specific horticultural needs of Japanese maples as bonsai subjects and illustrates proven techniques for creating and maintaining beautiful specimens. Although aimed at an audience that has some familiarity with bonsai techniques, the book deliberately shows a mix of bonsai at different stages in their training, so that less experienced enthusiasts can gain new ideas and inspiration from trees that are "works in progress." Much more than a mere "how-to" book, Bonsai with Japanese Maples is a forthright attempt to look at bonsai as art objects and to critique and assess them from an artist's perspective.

B215 - Illustrated Guide to Maples
$69.95
An Illustrated Guide to Maples By Antoine le Hardÿ de Beaulieu. Hardcover. 464 pages. 8 x 11 1/2 inches. Approximately 1200 color photos. Maples are an asset to any garden for their year-round ornamental qualities — but which to choose? With an unprecedented depth of photographic detail, Antoine le Hardÿ de Beaulieu has compiled the definitive guide to the beauty of maples. Supplementing the concise and practical descriptions are 1200 gorgeous photos showing different aspects of each plant. Landscape architects, garden designers, plant enthusiasts, and home gardeners will find this photobook a delightful and invaluable tool for making informed decisions about choosing the right tree or shrub. No other reference offers more photos on this beloved and versatile group. Awards for this book: Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Book

B216 - Japanese Maples 3rd Edition
$49.95
Japanese Maples Momiji and Kaede (Third Edition) By J. D. Vertrees and Peter Gregory Revised and expanded by Peter Gregory. Hardcover. 332 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches. 312 color photos. This is among the first books published by Timber Press, and after more than two decades it continues to be one of our signature bestsellers. A comprehensive source of information on the culture, identification, and nomenclature of Japanese maples, it describes each of the 320 cultivars of Acer palmatum and 60 cultivars of other Japanese maple species, plus briefly mentions 150 promising new plants. The index lists every horticultural name published, ensuring that Japanese Maples will continue to be the foremost reference book on this wonderfully versatile collection of ornamental plants. This fully updated third edition has been revised by Peter Gregory and is even more international than its predecessors. It adds approximately 100 important new maple hybrids and selections that have been introduced since the last revision by Vertrees in 1987, bringing to nearly 400 the total number of plants described. Nomenclature has been updated to conform to current standards, many additional photographs have been included, and descriptions have been rearranged for greater ease of reference. Awards for this book: American Horticultural Society 75 Great American Gardening Books

B218 - Maples of the World
$69.95
B218 - Maples of the World. Hardcover. 478 pages. 8.5 x 11 inches. 207 color photos, 5 b/w photos, 2 maps, 148 line drawings. By D. M. van Gelderen, P. C. de Jong, and H. J. Oterdoom. International experts worked for nearly two decades to produce this greatest single source of information on maples. Every known maple is described, including growth habit, distribution, hardiness, and autumn color, as well as useful information on culture, propagation, and pests and diseases

B219 - Growing Bonsai - A Practical Encyclopedia
$35.00
256 pages. hardback with picture cover and dusk cover. Over 828 color photographs. over 15 projects. 9 1/4 x 12 inches. The essential practical guide to a classic art with techniques, step-by-step projects and over 800 photographs. Contains useful guidelines for choosing the best trees and shrubs, as well as understanding bonsai proportions and aesthetics. Gives expert step-by-step advice on all the basic techniques, such as defoliating and wiring, as well as how-to sequences for designing and styling 15 classic bonsai styles from formal and informal upright to slanting and windswept. Provides helpful suggestions for displaying bonsai successfully, with expert guidance on containers, display stands and accessories. Includes an invaluable visual directory of over 40 of the most suitable bonsai plants, as well as advice on seasonal care and maintenance. A stunning and fully comprehensive reference that is ideal for the beginner as well as the more experienced bonsai artist.

B220 - Gold Awarded Penjing of the World in 2 volumes
$64.00
We are so happy to introduce you to some outstanding books on Bonsai. These are from China, but show Bonsai from all over the world ... including the USA. These are hardcover. 8 3/4" x 11 1/2". Each volume is 224 pages and all color. This is an outstanding publication showing Bonsai and their owners. Bonsai Book

A sampling of details inside these great books!!! Bonsai Book

BF86 - The New Bonsai Magazine in the English Language!!!
~~$10.95~~ $6.95 On Sale!
BF86 - The New Bonsai Magazine in the English Language!!!. Just why are we selling this at such a steep discount??? We want you to have the very latest information about the world of Bonsai...and this is it!!! This new magazine has 132 pages. 8 1/2" x 11 3/4". Lots of color. Let me have the publisher expalain this new magazine: "Welcome to Bonsai Focus, the leading western magazine on bonsai. The magazine is aimed at all levels of bonsai, therefore it is suitable for the very beginner bonsai enthusiasts as well as the advanced. We cover a wide range of bonsai practices, techniques, master classes and much more in a well-designed practical format. The magazine features a vast range of varying species of tree – both native and Japanese varieties. Our step-by-step policy will help you to learn more about bonsai. Be inspired by our garden visits or join our virtual master class and gain inside information directly from Japanese and European bonsai Masters. Let our tree-guide show you what is possible with native or Oriental varieties."

B221 - Practical Bonsai - A Book of Little Trees
$14.99
B221 - Practical Bonsai - A Book of Little Trees. 96 pages. 9"" x 9"". These ornate, exquisitely formed trees are not merely plants but elaborate works of art. This book demystifies the intricate process of bonsai with 50 projects ranging from how to start the training process, to looking after a 10-year-old tree. A wealth of advice on seasonal tasks, plant maintenance, tools and materials, together with ideas for displaying bonsai, help you master an intriguing and satisfying art.

B222 - Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples
$19.95
Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples By Peter Gregory and J. D. Vertrees The Timber Press Pocket Guide to Japanese Maples describes and illustrates 300 of the most widely available Japanese maples in North America and Europe. Along with basic information on cultivation and maintenance, it provides lists of trees for specific landscape uses, enabling gardeners to select the best trees for various garden conditions. Fifty newer cultivars are presented, including four outstanding trees that are expected to become very popular in the near future. The guide is a valuable complement to the 3rd edition of J. D. Vertrees' Japanese Maples (updated in 2001 by Peter Gregory). Its handy format makes it an ideal reference for taking to the nursery or garden center. View larger jacket image Format: Flexibind Pages:224 pp. Book dimensions:5.75" x 8.25". Illustrations: 330 color photos, 2 maps

B223 - Choosing and Growing Bonsai by Peter Chan
$17.95
B223 - Choosing and Growing Bonsai by Peter Chan. 208 pages $17.95. Paper with flaps. all in color. 7 1/4" X 7 3/4" Bonsai are both eye-catching and extremely popular—and this directory of more than 80 trees details their characteristics and explains how to look after them to get the best results. With stunning photography, and detailed instructions for choosing and growing a plant, it’s ideal for both beginners and enthusiasts alike. There’s advice on essential tools and getting started, on maintaining trees throughout the year, and on solving such frequently encountered problems as dropped or browning leaves. Techniques for nurturing and styling your plant will help you make to make the most of this horticultural art form, and guarantee that your tree stays healthy and beautiful for years to come.

B224 - The Propagation Specialist by David Squire
$9.95
B224 - The Propagation Specialist by David Squire. 80 pages. $9.95 Paper. All in color. 7 1/5" X 8 3/8" Buying individual plants can be expensive—but raising your own saves money and gives lots of gardening satisfaction. Every aspect of the art of propagation is covered, from the philosophy behind creating plants to the easiest species to grow to the best materials and equipment. All the major methods receive well-illustrated, in-depth, and easy to follow explanations, including seeds and cuttings, division and layering, and budding and grafting, and there’s a handy, at-a-glance A–Z listing of ideal propagation plants for the home and garden. Both novice and more experienced gardeners will turn to this invaluable reference again and again.

BF87 - The New Bonsai Magazine in the English Language!!!
~~$10.95~~ $6.95 On Sale!
BF86 - The New Bonsai Magazine in the English Language!!!. This new magazine has 132 pages. 8 1/2" x 11 3/4". Lots of color. Let me have the publisher expalain this new magazine: "Welcome to Bonsai Focus, the leading western magazine on bonsai. The magazine is aimed at all levels of bonsai, therefore it is suitable for the very beginner bonsai enthusiasts as well as the advanced. We cover a wide range of bonsai practices, techniques, master classes and much more in a well-designed practical format. The magazine features a vast range of varying species of tree – both native and Japanese varieties. Our step-by-step policy will help you to learn more about bonsai. Be inspired by our garden visits or join our virtual master class and gain inside information directly from Japanese and European bonsai Masters. Let our tree-guide show you what is possible with native or Oriental varieties."

B227 - The Bonsai Handbook by Ken Norman
$18.99
B227 - The Bonsai Handbook by Ken Norman. A complete guide to the selection, cultivation and presentation of miniature trees and shrubs, with a comprehansive plant directory. Expert advice and tuition from starting out to achieving excellent results, with more than 500 specially commissioned photographs.How to choose the most suitable plants for bonsai, with step-by-step instructions on techniques such as propagating, pruning, wiring and defoliating Advice on seasonal care and maintenance, including watering, feeding, and dealing with pests and diseases Over 500 stunning specially-taken photographs illustrate every skill and example in superb detail A fabulous gallery of established bonsai trees, with the botanical and common name, style, size and approximate age of each tree, and the type of pot and its maker A comprehensive A-Z visual directory of plants that can be trained and styled into bonsai Useful information on suppliers, collections and organizations, together with a guide to plant hardiness zones. 160 pages. 9" x 11 1/2". paperback with flaps.

Collector's Item 1 - John Naka's Bonsai Techniques 1 Autographed
$300.00
Collector's Item 1 - John Naka's Bonsai Techniquest 1 Autographed. We have come upon some of these treasures that are still in their original boxes. Perfect condition. John Naka's signature on each copy. I doubt this unique item will ever be offered to me again. Please don't wait too long as there are just a few available. Would make a wonderful gift to the Bonsai Person.

Collector's Item 2 - John Naka's Bonsai Techniques 2 Autographed
$400.00
Collector's Item 2 - John Naka's Bonsai Techniques 2 Autographed. We have come upon some of these treasures that are still in their original boxes. Perfect condition. John Naka's signature on each copy. I doubt this unique item will ever be offered to me again. Please don't wait too long as there are just a few available. Would make a wonderful gift to the Bonsai Person.

Collector's Item 3 - John Naka's Bonsai Techniques 1 & 2 Autographed
$600.00
Collector's Item 3 - John Naka's Bonsai Techniques 1 & 2 Autographed. If you purchase the set there is a discount of $100.00. We have come upon some of these treasures that are still in their original boxes. Perfect condition. John Naka's signature on each copy. I doubt this unique item will ever be offered to me again. Please don't wait too long as there are just a few available. Would make a wonderful gift to the Bonsai Person.

B230 - The Best of Bonsai in Europe Volume 6
$79.00
The Best of Bonsai in Europe - 6 - 2007 Edition. Every two years this fabulous Bonsai event takes place in Belgium. Already 5 souvenir volumes are available. In a luxurious box. Hard cover. 208 pages, full color, many, many photographs. The book of photos from the bi-annual Ginkgo Bonsai Award Show.

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