Bonsai Books

Growing miniature bonsai is now simpler than ever before. This unique handbook eliminates the common pitfalls into which beginners tend to fall, and turns a once daunting task into a joyous, peaceful pastime.

An excellent guide for beginning enthusiasts. Includes selecting material, pruning, wiring, watering, feeding, and preventative treatment against pests and disease. Bonus: a calendar with seasonal checklists for what to do when.

Bonsai School contains how-to articles and trees from over 25 bonsai artists from around the world. Whatever your level of expertise, you will find this unique new book adds to appreciation and understanding of the art of bonsai.

A tree-by-tree guide to buying, maintaining, and problem solving. Very nice section that profiles individual species.

David DeGroot, author, teacher and curator of the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, has this to say...This book is the real thing, not a rehash of information gleaned from other books, but clear, practical advice.... It really is solid gold... If you don't have it - get it! We second the sentiment and heartily recommend it to anyone who grows bonsai indoors or anywhere else.

Paperback. 141 pages. Published 2004. 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...

A vast array of miniature trees that can be grown indoors with color photos of spectacular examples. Excellent guide with specifics on individual plants.

This magnificent book brings together, for the first time, wisdom and experience gathered from around the globe in one comprehensive reference work. Here you can learn from the masters, from generations of experience. You can gain ideas and inspiration, and learn techniques that you may never have imagined. After reading this book, you will approach your juniper bonsai with a new understanding and increased confidence. You will find more satisfaction in your work and, more important, you will...

Softcover. 8 1/2" x 11" 184 pages.  This popular book abounds with detailed instruction by some of the world's greatest bonsai artists. This wealth of information is supported by an abundance of quality photos and illustrations along each step of the way. Digging in to this feast of practical bonsai wisdom is the next best thing to studying in person with an accomplished bonsai artist and teacher. Includes: needle reduction, energy balancing, styles and styling, nebari development,...

Shohin bonsai cost less, take less time to develop, take less space, are easier to move, are less apt to be overwatered, and are a delight to behold. This thorough and beautiful exploration of the art of small bonsai is for experienced bonsai enthusiasts and daring beginners. If you already practice shohin, it will deepen your understanding. If you don't, now is the time to unlock the secrets of small trees

Paperback.  80 Pages.  Published 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.