Beginning Bonsai: The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growing (Paperback)

~ Larry Student (Author), Shirley Student (Author) "Bonsai is the Oriental art of creating miniature versions of nature's wondrous tress; it is the reproduction, on a small scale, not only of the..." (more)
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Product Description

Writing for those with no bonsai experience, Larry and Shirley Student cover everything from buying the first plant to creating a miniature landscape of rocks, grasses and trees. In between, they describe different bonsai styles, list important tools, explain pruning and pinching and introduce procedures like defoliation. In short, the authors cover all aspects of bonsai, anticipating common problems and offering practical advice gained from years of working with plants. Kurt Seastrand, past president of the Northeast Bonsai Association raves, "A wonderful book for anyone intrigued by bonsai but hesitant to start. It provides the beginner the excitement and confidence to launch into this fascinating hobby."

About the Author

Shirley and Larry Student are charter members of the Northeast Bonsai Association, of which Larry Student was past president. They have their own bonsai nursery and teach bonsai at horticultural societies and garden centers throughout the northeastern United States.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (April 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0804817294
• ISBN-13: 978-0804817295
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #666,544 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice overview of a complex art, August 17, 1999

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A good book for someone with no bonsai experience. The authors keep the basics of bonsai simple and point the novice in the right direction. Although it would be a good reference to have handy while attempting that first Juniper, the beginner would do well to read other books before going further.