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Author: Richard W. Bender
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780811727884
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow to use woody herbs to grow mature bonsai in one year or less. This practical guide provides tips on training, caring, and decorating.
Author: Richard W. Bender
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2015-01-13
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1462916228
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBonsai--the Japanese art of training plants to form elegant sculptures--is an age-old craft that appeals to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Bountiful Bonsai presents a radical, new approach that applies bonsai techniques to everyday container gardening, instantly turning houseplants and herbs into beautiful and unusual bonsai sculptures! Bonsai expert Richard Bender not only expects his plants to look good but also expects to yield pleasant fragrances, fresh herbs and fruits for his table. He shows readers how to create "instant bonsai" by shaping a range of common houseplants, including: Fragrant hibiscus and jasmine Kitchen herbs such as rosemary and thyme Luscious fruits like cherries and oranges Medicinals such as tea tree and camphor laurel This beautifully illustrated volume provides all the information you need to get started, from plant choice advice to care requirements and bonsai "carving" tips. Suitable for indoor gardening, or shaping exquisite bonsai fruit trees for outside gardens, Bender turns a finicky art into a hobby accessible to all. Bonsai have graced Japanese homes for centuries; now they can yield useful crops that will simultaneously satisfy your artistic sensibility and also provide some wonderful meals!
Author: Herb L. Gustafson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780806909837
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnlike their larger relatives, these palm-size trees can be potted, shaped, and pruned in only an hour or two, are easy to manage, and require little space. “A guide for the novice that explains the preparation, watering, weeding and seasonal care of bonsai as well as which pests and diseases may affect the plants....A list of 200 plants presents specifics.”—The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Author: Herb L. Gustafson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780806905570
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHerb Gustafson is one of the world's leading authorities on bonsai growing. In Bonsai Workshop, he provides a step-by-step guide to dwarfing a tree, extensively illustrated with colour photographs and line drawings.
Author: Herb L. Gustafson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEasy-to-follow shortcuts, new ideas, handy tricks, and color photos. Here, in one package, is over 40 years worth of bonsai-growing knowledge--so you don't have to learn by trial and error. Time-saving lists eliminate extra work, and offer faster alternatives for shaping and training trees. Maintain bonsai using the tips on everything from repotting to pest control. Recommended plants for novices point you to the right species for your schedule, climate, and personality. Your trees will thrive with less time and toil.
Author: Kenji Kobayashi
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2012-01-01
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 1604693592
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginal Japanese edition published by Nitto Shoin Honsha Co., Ltd. in 2007.
Author: Editors at Reader's Digest
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2016-04-12
Total Pages: 939
ISBN-13: 1621453154
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid Known for alleviating common ailments, herbs are an ancient natural wonder—herbs are hotter than ever. Extremely informative and fascinating, this book will help you find which herb can treat various complaints. Throughout the guide are instructions for bursting-with-flavor recipes, health-care products, decorative craft ideas, insect repellents, cosmetics, cleaning agents, and much more.
Author: Herb L. Gustafson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780806907345
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShows how to combine miniature trees, rocks, and vegetation to form replicas of gardens and other landscapes, and discusses style, depth, tools, equipment, and annual care
Author: Craig Coussins
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 1402735472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJoin the contemporary artists around the world who are refining and developing the ancient art of bonsai. Find out about state-of-the-art tools invented by Ken Moore. See how Rob Clausen uses latex and fiberglass to create dramatic groupings of trees on a rock base. Explore the breakthrough methods of Singapore’s bonsai masters, with inspiring examples of the results. Covering both basic and advanced techniques and illustrated with step-by-step photographs taken over months, Bonsai Master Class is designed to guide the reader on an artistic journey. It provides expert tips throughout on buying bonsai, seasonal care, horticultural requirements for different climates, and distinctive ways to display the results.
Author: Paul Lesniewicz
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 2021-07-06
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 1788403177
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Excellent guide...with specifics on individual plants." - The New York Times. A bonsai is a miniature tree. Grown in a shallow dish, it resembles larger trees in all respects except size, and lives to an equally old age. The conventional bonsai requires a site in the open air where the plant is exposed to the sun, wind and rain in order to develop and remain healthy. In this book, however, Paul Lesniewicz looks at those species that can successfully be kept indoors all year round. He explores a vast variety of bonsai trees, including mini versions, which are only 3-6 inches tall, for those who are really lacking in space. Indoor Bonsai includes sections such as choosing a plant or growing it from seed, planting, general care, pests and diseases, shaping, wiring and pruning, and many other aspects, all explained in simple and straightforward terms. Advice is accompanied by step-by-step illustrations and spectacular colour photography throughout, to help you choose and care for your bonsai tree. Paul's guidance is not a one-size-fits-all approach; his sensible and easy-to-follow advice will help each gardener to create their own individual work of art.
