Bonsai Culture Book

The world of ficus bonsai by jerry meislik.

Bonsai culture book. It has an excellent section on techniques including pruning wiring and whatnot and it has a large species specific tree guide. I have been learning more and more about ficus and how incredible they are for bonsai and for growing in your home. Hippo books sent me sunset s bonsai book entitled culture and care of miniature trees published in 1965. And i wouldn t have purchased it because i already have a copy.

Culture and care of miniature trees a sunset book paperback january 1 1987 by sunset editors author. The book is 324 pages loaded with great information and over 300 full color pictures. If you re into bonsai and want only one book this is it. In this book bonsai expert paul lesniewicz looks at those species that can successfully be kept indoors all year round.

A bonsai pronounced bones eye is literally a tree. I ve been into bonsai for 25 years and this is the basic bible for beginner and intermediate bonsai enthusiasts. It s an okay book but has no color photos. Free shipping on qualifying offers.

Culture and care of miniature trees paperback january 1 1975 by editors of sunset books author jack mcdowell editor. Bonsai is an art form that stems from ancient asian culture originating in china and developed by the japanese. There are sections on choosing a plant or growing it from seed planting general care pests and diseases shaping wiring and pruning and many other aspects simply explained to help the gardener create his or her own individual work of art. These naturally formed miniatures were some of the first bonsai.