Art of Bonsai
Art of Bonsai

Author: Yuji Yoshimura

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-07-09

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1462907121

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Learn the ins and outs of proper bonsai design and care with this comprehensive Japanese gardening book. Japanese bonsai have long been admired throughout the world while their care and preservation have seemed shrouded in mystery. The Art of Bonsai is, however, a comparatively simple art to learn. Anyone with a love a plants, a little patience and this eminently practical book can create bonsai and keep a finished plant healthy and vigorous for generations. Included in this definitive volume are: Detailed, illustrated instructions on propagation and training Hints for those growing bonsai in a hurry and apartment dwellers Daily and seasonal bonsai care practices Dealing with pests and bonsai troubleshooting How to judge, select and exhibit bonsai Detailed appendices on tools, equipment, soil analyses Data on more than 300 species of plants used in making bonsai This classic work remains an eminently practical book and is the classic guide to bonsai care. It contains the essentials of an art that is one of Japan's most treasured traditions--sculpting beauty in living wood.

Gardening in Miniature
Gardening in Miniature

Author: Janit Calvo

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2013-06-18

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1604695285

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Get ready to journey into the huge world of growing small! The next garden trend combines the joy of gardening with the magic of miniatures. Gardening in Miniature is a complete guide to creating lush, living, small-scale gardens. It has everything you need to pick up this new hobby, including scaled down garden designs, techniques for creating tiny hardscapes, miniature garden care and maintenance, tips on choosing containers, how to buy the right plants, and where to find life-like accessories. Inspiring step-by-step projects feature basic skills that can be recreated in any number of designs, like a tiny patio, a trellis, a pond, and a secret garden. Whether you want to build a miniature empire in your garden bed or design a private garden with a pebble patio for an indoor centerpiece, Gardening in Miniature is the primer for creating your own tiny, living world.

Poemsia
Poemsia

Author: Lang Leav

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1524858528

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When Verity stumbles on an old, mysterious book, Poemsia, she finds herself suddenly thrust into the dizzying world of social media stardom, where poets are the new rock stars and fame is sometimes just a click away. International bestselling author Lang Leav takes you into the shadowy world of contemporary poetry in this revealing and emotionally charged story about friendship, first love, betrayal, and the courage to follow your dreams.

Paper Garden: Bonsai
Paper Garden: Bonsai

Author: Amy Spungen

Publisher: becker&mayer! Books

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 0760364060

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Don’t have a green thumb or infinite patience, but still love the intricacy and grace of tiny bonsai trees? This kit is for you! Create four paper models while learning about the history and tradition of bonsai. The fully-illustrated instruction book guides you through the construction of each bonsai model—one for each of the four seasons. The models are fully illustrated, laser cut, heavy duty card stock. These minuscule masterpieces make a great addition to any office or home décor. The four models included are: Spring—cherry blossom tree Summer—orange tree Fall—red maple tree Winter—Podocarpus tree

Pop Bonsai
Pop Bonsai

Author: Lisa Tajima

Publisher: Kodansha

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 660

ISBN-13: 9784770029805

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Pop bonsai is bonsai that ignores existing rules about what bonsai ought to be, and instead is grown and displayed in ways that give free rein to the imagination. So what exactly is pop bonsai'? Bonsai like you've never seen before-a 'freestyle' version, in fun containers, that reflects the author's breakaway approach to this ancient art. Pop Bonsai involves taking a tiny seedling, trimming its branches and leaves, and wiring the trunk and branches to bend them into almost any style. The result: a living work of art, for next to no cost, to display as you like-in a ball of'

Bonsai
Bonsai

Author: Peter Chan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 162914262X

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For everyone from beginners to masters, the one essential book to growing, grooming, and caring for your bonsai tree. Bonsai is the ancient craft of carefully regulating the growth and shape of trees in order to produce miniature versions of mature trees. Dating back over one thousand years to ancient Japan, bonsai trees are some of the most beautiful and meticulously looked-after plants in the world, and in recent years bonsai have exploded in popularity in the Western world. Bonsai, written by world-renowned bonsai expert Peter Chan, is the essential compendium for anyone interested in trying out bonsai for the first time or adding more bonsai to their existing collections, detailing everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a magnificent bonsai tree, including: How to pick the right bonsai for you Tools and supplies to ensure your bonsai prospers How to shape your bonsai into different styles How different pots affect the growth of your bonsai And much more! With hundreds of color photographs and easy-to-read directions and explanations on a variety of subjects, Bonsai is the only book you’ll ever need to successfully start and maintain your own beautiful bonsai tree collection.

Dreamweaver MX
Dreamweaver MX

Author: Garo Green

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 716

ISBN-13: 9780321112712

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This fully updated edition features brand-new image files and exercises. QuickTime movie tutorials help illustrate complex techniques, and the companion CD-ROM contains sample files, images, and a demo version of Dreamweaver MX.