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101 Essential Tips: Bonsai ~ You Save: 10%

Harry Tomlinson, Deni Bown - Our Price: $4.50
A complete guide to the art of bonsai, from design to pruning, wiring, propagating, and choosing the tree. Each entry is accompanied by a full-color photo of a superb specimen, annotated to demonstrate key features. Includes a Dictionary of Trees and Shrubs listing over 300 plants that can be made into bonsai. Over 400 photos

Bonsai School ~ Save

Craig Coussins - Our Price: $29.95
Beginners, this comprehensive, easy to follow instructional guide covers the basics and way beyond. Every imaginable technique is here, in an impressively large format. Pages brim with photos of specimens at different stages of growth. This will captivate and educate newcomers to the art, a wealth of personal insights accompanied by illustrations that are refreshing in their clarity and in the depth of the accompanying explanations.

The Complete Book of Bonsai ~ You Save: $13.58 (34%)

by Harry Tomlinson. Hardcover - Our Price: $26.37
If you have only one bonsai book, this is the one. The book is a clear and precise aide to the facts which will help you to start and then to expand your bonsai skills. The photographs are enormous, showing the necessary detail to illustrate his points. The text is enjoyable and geared to all levels of experience. The species guide is thorough and informative. This book is meant to be opened again and again, a must for anyone interested in the art of bonsai.

Totally Bonsai ~ You Save: $9.16 (34%)

Craig Coussins - Our Price: $17.79
A Guide to Growing, Shaping, and Caring for Miniature Trees and Shrubs - This book provides excellent background and general information for someone starting out in bonsai, The photos are excellent and a wide variety of types are shown.

Bonsai (Rd Home Handbooks) ~ You Save: $5.12 (32%)

Harry Tomlinson - Our Price: $10.88
The ONLY book most bonsai hobbyists will ever need. Clear photographs and illustrations, concise descriptions and a comprehensive species guide make this the perfect book for the beginner or the experienced bonsaist. The RD version of Mr. Thomlinson's popular book has taken the bonsai bible and made it better. It is smaller and handier than the hardcover edition with no loss of information, either text or illustrations. Buy it! Enjoy it! Learn from it!

Bonsai Survival Manual : Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Problem Solving

Colin Lewis - Our Price: $14.93 ~ You Save: $7.02 (32%)
From advice on evaluating and selecting plants, to assessing plant health and troubleshooting, this book provides the comprehensive information every bonsai gardener needs for success. Includes detailed horticultural profiles of 50 popular commercial varieties, with at-a-glance information on their specific requirements.

The Bonsai Workshop ~ You Save: (32%)

Herb L. Gustafson - Our Price: $13.57
For the beginning to intermediate bonsai enthusiast, outlining in straightforward fashion the essentials of the care, creation, and display of these lovely miniature trees...this book should be the only one you need 

The Art of the Bonsai Potato Kit: Zen - Without the Wait! ~ You Save: (10%)

Jeffrey E. Fitzsimmons - Our Price: $6.26
Are you a person who longs for patience and tranquility in your life? Of course you are, but in our modern society who has the time? Now it's possible. With the items contained within this kit you can quickly and efficiently reach an inner peace that can take monks an entire lifetime to achieve. The secrets are now yours.

Beginning Bonsai : The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growing ~ You Save: 32%

Shirley Student(Contributor), Larry Student - Our Price: $10.17
 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.

Bonsai ~ You Save:(32%)

Susan Lang - Our Price: $10.17
Arranged by level of expertise, including recommended tools, soils, pots, plants according to one's past experience with bonsai. Inspiring and informative photos, best of the "get to know about bonsai" books; encourages development of skills and techniques. 

Creating Bonsai Landscapes: 18 Miniature Garden Projects ~ You Save:(34%)

by Su Chin Ee - Our Price: $16.47
Each landscape is presented in project form, with clear advice on how to select suitable plants, plant and position them, and nurture them successfully to full maturity. Each project is thoroughly illustrated with a color photograph of the completed landscape etc

The Art of Bonsai : Creation, Care and Enjoyment ~ You Save: 32%

by Yuji Yoshimura, Giovanna M. Halford - Our Price: $13.57
This book really explained the art of bonsai and helped me to understand the creation and care of such beautiful trees.

Bonsai in Your Home : An Indoor Grower's Guide ~ You Save 32%

Paul Lesniewicz - Our Price: $14.93
Lesniewicz gives readers a short history of the art of bonsai and offers instructions on care, including light, humidity, temperature, watering, and feeding requirements. He includes step-by-step directions on shaping and creating four classic bonsai forms, creating groupings, propagating plants from seed and cuttings, trimming leaves, and pruning roots. Almost every page of this profusely illustrated and informative guide is in color.

The Art of Bonsai Design

by Colin Lewis - Our Price: $19.95
When I first saw Colin's work on this book, I was in awe. He is one of the few and true developers of occidental bonsai design. The photos are great and the text is easy to follow.

The Living Art of Bonsai ~ New edition

Amy Liang - Our Price: $12.21 ~ You Save: (32%)
A must have for beginners and experts alike! I learned a great deal from Dr. Liang who gave such profound insight from her many years of practice. This book is a wonderful reference tool for soil and watering regimines, repotting as well as style designs and tips on the whole picture a Bonsai portrays.

Herbal Bonsai : Practicing the Art With Fast-Growing Herbs ~ You Save: 32%

Richard W. Bender - Our Price: $11.53
Bender's method is to use relatively fast-growing woody herbs such as rosemary, scented geraniums, and sweet bay laurel to grow mature specimens in only a year. He describes about 30 herbs that he recommends, dividing them into seven groups based on their growth characteristics and environmental needs.

Bonsai Basics : A Step-By-Step Guide to Growing, Training & General Care

Christian Pessey, Remy Samson - Our Price: $9.71 ~ You Save: 25%
Thorough information, beautifully illustrated with color photos and line drawings.

Simon and Schuster's Guide to Bonsai

Gianfranco Giorgi - Our Price: $11.56 Save: 32%
More then 100 full-color photographs of 150 species of trees. This book is by far the most referenced guide in my bonsai library. There is a picture and general care for all tree types listed. Even when I find a tree in a nursery that I am not all that familiar with, sure enough, it is listed in this guide. An Excellent choice

The Bonsai Handbook ~ You Save: 34%

by Martin Treasure - Our Price: $32.10
Bonsai Life Histories is a detailed absorbing insight into the transformation of original plant material into exquisite bonsai trees. These 50 dramatic stories show how one bonsai expert has created "something out of nothing," both in photographs and descriptions that reveal the rewarding process of tending bonsai to maturity.

Bonsai Life Histories

by David Prescott - Our Price: $17.95
A combination of skillfully drawn artwork and breathtaking color photographs accompany inspiring descriptions that highlight every facet of bonsai practice: its aesthetics and anatomy; explanations of the different styles; growing your own bonsai; keeping plants healthy, pest-free, and in shape—indoors or out.

Indoor Bonsai For Beginners: Selection, Care, Training ~ New Release - Save 32%

by Werner M. Busch - Our Price: $10.17
Don’t buy a scrawny, mass-produced bonsai tree from the shopping mall. Grow your own by cooperating with its natural growth direction as you sculpt it into its greatest potential beauty. Learn how to pick a specimen, how to estimate its age, and how and when to replace the soil, plus tips on techniques, containers, and combating pests. All aspects of daily care are covered.

The Spirit of Bonsai Design

by Chye Tan - Our Price: $24.95
Aimed at enthusiasts of all levels, this unique and beautifully illustrated guide reveals how an understanding of Zen aesthetics can profoundly influence and improve your skills at shaping, displaying, and appreciating bonsais. All the key stages of creating an outstanding bonsai appear in detailed photos, with technical information, advice on care, and numerous examples.

Bonsai: Grow Your Own Bonsai from Cuttings, Seeds, and Saplings ~ You Save: 32%

by Werner M. Busch - Our Price: $11.53
Busch reveals the mysteries of creating the dramatic, often startling miniature plants that typify the art of Bonsai. He explains the necessary elements of growing and shaping them and offers detailed pointers on Bonsai's aesthetic requirements, and numerous color photographs illustrate this art.

Classic Bonsai of Japan ~ save 32%

John Cester - Our Price: $57.80
Experience the very finest of the Japanese art of bonsai. The magnificent photographs in this book, accompanied by indications of the size and ages of the trees shown will astound you. Short of a trip to Japan, or perhaps to our National Arboretum, this book provides the best means for enhancing your appreciation of the art of bonsai.

Grow Your Own Bonsai ~ New edition

by Colin Lewis, Neil Sutherland - Our Price: $14.95
Part art, part horticulture, a properly shaped, trained, and potted bonsai becomes more beautiful with age. Covering every key technique and style, plus cultivation, maintenance, and display, these right-from-the-beginning basics go from root to leaf to bud—the entire lifecycle of a tree. In large, close-up photos.

Beautiful Bonsai ~ New

by Bruno Delmer, Jacques Boulay - Our Price: $7.98
With this abundance of superb color photographs (many full-page) and stimulating information about cultivation, anyone can enjoy the beauty and harmony of bonsai. Here are the simple keys to bonsai success, with advice on achieving their exceptional shapes and mastering time-tested techniques of “taming” the tree. Explore its forms, the structure and shape of its trunk, and the architecture of its branches, surface roots, and crown of leaves

Pop Bonsai: Fun With Arranging Small Trees and Plants ~ New - Save 32%

by Lisa Tajima, Kirsten McIvor, Hisayoshi Osawa - Our Price: $13.57
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. The result: a living work of art, for next to no cost, to display as you like--in a ball of moss, on a can of beer, even in a pair of shoes or an eggcup! Naturally this does require some basic bonsai techniques, but in contrast to classical bonsai, where the aim is carefully to reproduce natural scenery in miniature, pop bonsai stresses the imagination and creativity of people living modern lives.

Bonsai Landscapes

by Peter D. Adams - Our Price: $27.95
This book was terrific for me both as a beginner and to my friends, Who are long-time Bonsai enthusiasts. The wonderful photography made the reading very enjoyable and also illustrated the topics well. Adams, a leading bonsai expert, gives detailed instructions on creating 13 individual landscapes, with accompanying line drawings and photographs, makes it easy for anyone to achieve these effective landscapes.

The Art of Natural Bonsai: Replicating Nature's Beauty ~ New

by David Joyce - Our Price: $29.95
devoted his life to growing, researching, and photographing natural bonsai—trees that bear no trace of man-made manipulation. His unequaled wisdom and artistry are showcased in this full-color volume packed with advice and breathtaking images of trees as they matured. Illustrated case histories.

Low-Maintenance Bonsai ~ Save 25%

by Herb Gustafson - Our Price: $10.46 ~
This book is a useful guide to making the art of Bonsai a little easier for those of us with busy lives. It is full of useful information and good clear pictures, a good and useful book.

Miniature Bonsai ~ Save 32%

Herb L. Gustafson - Our Price: $13.57 ~
Miniature bonsai are tiny--several inches or less. Unlike their larger relatives, these smallest of the small can be potted, shaped, and pruned in an hour or two, and can be transported and managed easily. Creation, care, and maintenance concerns are thoroughly covered in this profusely illustrated guide for the novice.

Bonsai : A Care Manual ~ Save 32%

Colin Lewis - Our Price: $11.53
This is a very good book for the beginer bonsai enthusiast. The species guide is an excellent way to decide what kind of bonsai is right for you or how to better care for the bonsai you already own

Indoor Bonsai ~ Save 32%

by Paul Lesniewicz, Susan Simpson - Our Price: $10.17
This is an excellent book for newcomers and pros alike. It encourages one to break with many of the old traditions and grow your Bonsai indoors! It covers all aspects of tropical and sub-tropical tree cultivation and gives hints and tips on every page.

Plantworks: Bonsai ~ Save 32%

by Quarto Publishing - Our Price: $10.17
The world of miniature plant sculpture is fascinating in its detail and creativity. From pruning basics to plant care, it's all in the book, and the kit includes the pruning scissors and forming wire to get started. Great for green thumbs everywhere!.

   

Penjing : Worlds of Wonderment: A Journey Exploring an Ancient Chinese Art and Its History, Cultural Background, and Aesthetics ~ Usually ships in 24 hours

Zhao Qingquan
A lavishly illustrated book, endorsed by six internationally recognized experts. The world of penjing and bonsai is indebted to Mr. Zhao for so generously sharing with us his art and experiences on this subject. I strongly recommend this book to all penjing and bonsai enthusiasts as an indispensable addition for their libraries.

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Making Bonsai Landscapes : The Art of Saikei

Herb L. Gustafson

Creating Bonsai Landscapes ~ You Save:(34%)

by Su Chin Ee - Our Price: $16.47
Each landscape is presented in project form, with clear advice on how to select suitable plants, plant and position them, and nurture them successfully to full maturity. Each project is thoroughly illustrated with a color photograph of the completed landscape etc

Mountains in the Sea: The Vietnamese Miniature Landscape Art of Hon Non Bo

by Van Lit Phan, Lew Buller - Our Price: $23.07 save 34%
No one knows when Hòn Non Bô., or Vietnamese miniature landscape art, began, but creating a scenic landscape in miniature has been a special pastime for Vietnamese people for hundreds of years. The duplication of nature in an artfully reduced scale is now appreciated by many Westerners as well. Lít Phan and Buller’s unique new book is a comprehensive and exciting introduction to this elaborate natural art form that is akin to—but different in essential ways from—the more familiar art of bonsai.

Bonsai Landscapes

by Peter D. Adams - Our Price: $27.95
This book was terrific for me both as a beginner and to my friends, Who are long-time Bonsai enthusiasts. The wonderful photography made the reading very enjoyable and also illustrated the topics well. Adams, a leading bonsai expert, gives detailed instructions on creating 13 individual landscapes, with accompanying line drawings and photographs, makes it easy for anyone to achieve these effective landscapes.

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The Japanese Art of Stone Appreciation : Suiseki and Its Use With Bonsai ~ You Save: 32%

Vincent T. Covello, Yuji Yoshimura - Our Price: $13.57
This is the "bible" for this interesting Japanese art form. You will never look at rocks the same after reading this book. Mr. Yoshimura and Dr. Covello provide all the basics of viewing stone development, preparation and appreciation. All material is well-written and presented in an easy-to-understand method that makes one want to begin this art immediately.

Suiseki : The Japanese Art of Miniature Landscape Stones ~ save 34%

Felix G. Rivera - Our Price: $19.77
Mr. Rivera's book was the first to help me understand what makes a suiseki different than any fascinating stone that I might pick up. The sections on aesthetics, and display were extremely helpful. And lastly, the photos were of terrific quality, and variety. It would be the first book I would buy on the art.

The Art of Suiseki : Classic Japanese Stone Gardening ~ save 32%

Willi Benz - Our Price: $13.57
Benz does an incredible job of presenting suiseki in a lovely format with loads of pictures of beautiful suiseki. He also provides the aesthetic and practical levels of the ancient art; right down to the tools need and the frame of mind needed to explore this art. Whether you are a beginner or long time collector, you will find this book a worthy addition to your library.

Scholars' Rocks In Ancient China : Syuan Stone Catalogue ~ save 37%

by KEMIN HU - Our Price: $31.50

The Spirit of Gongshi: Chinese Scholar's Rocks

by KEMIN HU - Our Price: $40.00

Suiseki & Viewing Stones : An American Perspective

Melba L. Tucker - Our Price: $17.95 (Special Order)

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Joshua Roth 6-Piece Novice Bonsai Tool Kit
usually ships within 24 hrs - Our Price: $70.99 - save 9%
Those who practice the art of bonsai have developed several special tools for the job. This handy six-piece Novice Bonsai Tool Kit brings several of them together in one convenient package. Included are five tools - Ashinaga shears, concave cutters, root rake, tweezers, and leaf trimmer - complete with a convenient tool roll.