Art Of Bonsai

Author : Yuji Yoshimura,Giovanna M. Halford
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781462907120

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Art of Bonsai by Yuji Yoshimura,Giovanna M. Halford Pdf

Learn the ins and outs of proper bonsai design and care with this comprehensive Japanese gardening book. Japanese bonsai have long been admired throughout the world while their care and preservation have seemed shrouded in mystery. The Art of Bonsai is, however, a comparatively simple art to learn. Anyone with a love a plants, a little patience and this eminently practical book can create bonsai and keep a finished plant healthy and vigorous for generations. Included in this definitive volume are: Detailed, illustrated instructions on propagation and training Hints for those growing bonsai in a hurry and apartment dwellers Daily and seasonal bonsai care practices Dealing with pests and bonsai troubleshooting How to judge, select and exhibit bonsai Detailed appendices on tools, equipment, soil analyses Data on more than 300 species of plants used in making bonsai This classic work remains an eminently practical book and is the classic guide to bonsai care. It contains the essentials of an art that is one of Japan's most treasured traditions—sculpting beauty in living wood.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780789211125

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Fine Bonsai by Anonim Pdf

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 : Pat Lucke Morris,Sigrun Wolff Saphire
Publisher : Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781889538426

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Growing Bonsai Indoors by Pat Lucke Morris,Sigrun Wolff Saphire Pdf

Tailored to the needs of first-time bonsai growers, this hands-on guide explains step-by-step how to make indoor bonsai flourish. You'll find a thorough overview of the most common bonsai styles - fully illustrated with color photos and line drawings - along with advice on wiring and pruning from renowned experts. This handy guide also serves as a helpful reference for buying bonsai and connecting with other enthusiasts locally and around the world.--COVER.

Author : Amy Liang
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1402719019

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The Living Art of Bonsai by Amy Liang Pdf

"With 288 color pages, Liang's is one of the best [books on the subject]. Her book includes a breath-taking 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 Cultivating bonsai is a fine art, and this extravagantly produced volume, filled with hundreds upon hundreds of lavish full-color photographs, showcases the very best and most beautiful specimens. Many of the trees have won international awards, were gifts bestowed by heads of state, and have been featured in TV documentaries. Some have even been the subjects of a commemorative stamp series. Professor Amy Liang, a world-famous leader in the field, surveys the history of bonsai in its many schools and styles, and offers practical techniques and highly detailed instructions for those who want to shape and nurture their own trees. The remarkable images display dazzling miniature evergreens, flowering and fruited trees, and their foliage.

Author : John Hanby
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-28
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781785009860

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Practical Art of Bonsai by John Hanby Pdf

Bonsai, the art of growing a tree in miniature, has fascinated and captured the imaginations of people worldwide for hundreds of years. This book will show you how to establish a collection, from first tree acquisitions to quickly creating your own bonsai from ordinary garden material. Step-by-step demonstrations, real examples and helpful advice then ensure you can develop and refine your trees in line with your aspirations. Key coverage includes: both indoor and outdoor bonsai; the best equipment and materials to use; the established bonsai styles and the different approaches required for various tree species; detailed advice on how to keep your tree strong and healthy; guidance on watering, positioning, feeding, pests and problems and an analysis of roots and the process of repotting. There are separate detailed chapters on trunks, branches and twigs with guidance on design considerations; practical styling techniques; bonsai aesthetics, including sources of inspiration, tree styling and pot choice, and finally, detailed case studies, spanning many years, documenting the development of a range of trees.

Author : Harry Tomlinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Bonsai
ISBN : 0868244112

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The Complete Book of Bonsai by Harry Tomlinson Pdf

Author : Peter Chan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781629142623

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Bonsai by Peter Chan Pdf

For everyone from beginners to masters, the one essential book to growing, grooming, and caring for your bonsai tree. Bonsai is the ancient craft of carefully regulating the growth and shape of trees in order to produce miniature versions of mature trees. Dating back over one thousand years to ancient Japan, bonsai trees are some of the most beautiful and meticulously looked-after plants in the world, and in recent years bonsai have exploded in popularity in the Western world. Bonsai, written by world-renowned bonsai expert Peter Chan, is the essential compendium for anyone interested in trying out bonsai for the first time or adding more bonsai to their existing collections, detailing everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a magnificent bonsai tree, including: How to pick the right bonsai for you Tools and supplies to ensure your bonsai prospers How to shape your bonsai into different styles How different pots affect the growth of your bonsai And much more! With hundreds of color photographs and easy-to-read directions and explanations on a variety of subjects, Bonsai is the only book you’ll ever need to successfully start and maintain your own beautiful bonsai tree collection.

Author : Stephen Voss
Publisher : Stephen Voss Photography
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 0692585168

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In Training by Stephen Voss Pdf

A photography book of bonsai trees. Photographs were taken at the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum in Washington, DC.

Author : Walter Liew
Publisher : Island Heritage
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12
Category : Bonsai
ISBN : 1597001856

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The Living Art of Bonsai by Walter Liew Pdf

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 : Colin Lewis
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bonsai
ISBN : 1402700709

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The Art of Bonsai Design by Colin Lewis Pdf

Dave Joyce devoted his life to growing, researching, and photographing natural bonsai-trees that bear no trace of man-made manipulation. 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, with tips on bonsai photography and bonsai garden ideas.

Author : Dorothy S. Young
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UVA:X000929054

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Bonsai, the Art and Technique by Dorothy S. Young Pdf

Author : Larry Student,Shirley Student
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781462903108

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Beginning Bonsai by Larry Student,Shirley Student Pdf

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.

Author : Zhao Qingquan
Publisher : Shanghai Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1602200092

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Penjing: The Chinese Art of Bonsai by Zhao Qingquan Pdf

With hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, this Chinese gardening book is a wonderful introduction to penjing—China's treasured bonsai art. Although most people thing bonsai is a Japanese invention, the art originated in ancient China where it is called penjing. The two Chinese characters for penjing ("pot" and "landscape") capture the essence of this art: sculpting microcosms of the beauty of the natural world from plants, rocks, soil, and water, both as an artistic process and as horticultural cultivation. Both penjing and bonsai are art forms that express the beauty of nature. In China, bonsai, as a part of penjing, is often called "tree penjing," or "tree in a pot." The Chinese divide penjing into three categories: tree penjing, rock penjing, and water-and-land penjing. This Chinese gardening book showcases the Chinese art of penjing in all its aspects for the benefit of penjing aficionados and all other readers interested in Chinese culture. It covers the concept, history, categories, aesthetic features, techniques, display, appreciation, and preservation of penjing. It is a feast for the eyes while providing a wealth of information for the academically inclined as well as the practically minded. There are more than 300 lavish illustrations grouped into three different categories of penjing. The reader will not only be awed by the beautiful compositions of penjing, but will also learn about the Chinese approach to nature and to life.

Author : Paul Lesniewicz
Publisher : Cassell Illustrated
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0304349437

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Bonsai by Paul Lesniewicz Pdf

An introduction to the essentials of Bonsai cultivation - propagation, training into styles, pruning, feeding, siting, potting and pests and diseases

Author : Yukio Hirose
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781462921669

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The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook by Yukio Hirose Pdf

Written by one of Japan's foremost experts, The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook provides a complete overview of every aspect of bonsai gardening. Over 1,000 photos demonstrate each step involved in raising and caring for 70 types of bonsai, supporting the book's "learn by imitation and observation" approach. This detailed book will serve as a timeless reference to cultivating pines, maples, flowering and fruit bearing trees and many other varieties. This practical, comprehensive bonsai guide includes information about: Types of bonsai and how to choose them Basic tree shapes and how to display them Tools, soils, and containers Transplanting, root trimming, watering and fertilizing Propagation, pruning, wiring and support And much more!