The Bonsai Kit: Perfect The Ancient Art Of Miniature Gardening (Hardcover)

~ Robert W. King (Author)

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Product Description

This kit is a splendid introduction to the ancient art of growing mature, reduced-scale trees in small spaces. An engrossing horticultural project sure to captivate any level of gardening enthusiast, bonsai involves training and trimming trees over time to simulate weathering, age, twisting, cascading, and other natural conditions. Bonsai expert Robert W. King discusses all the basics, from root health to branch pattern and placement, in a 96page book. Includes two pots, peat pellet, scissors, potting stones, seeds, and flexible wire used to shape, position, and train branches -- everything needed to nurture a tree that, whether sensually windswept or formally upright, is a beautiful work of living art. Robert W. King lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He has been president of the Brandywine Bonsai Society since 1998, and has taught bonsai extensively, including an introductory course at Longwood Gardens. King received the American Bonsai Society's Ben Oki Award for excellence in dedication, education, and leadership.

About the Author

Robert W King has been the President of the Brandywine Bonsai Society since 1998. In 2000 he received the American Bonsai Society's Bon Oki award for excellence in dedication, education and leadership in the art of bonsai.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Running Press; Book and Access edition (August 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762410426
• ISBN-13: 978-0762410422
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 6.7 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,320,955 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars do not waste your time and money with these kits, February 11, 2004

By	Jonathan Espalin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These kits are a waste of time and money. If you want to start with bonsai. Buy one of the beginning bonsai books offered by amazon. Harry Tomlinson's book is a good start. Then...go to your local nursery and buy a few inexpensive potted shrubs -- far better material then you could ever achieve with the seeds in this kit, and saves you about ten years of work and wait. Please do not support the charlatan peddlers of these little rip off kits.