Bonsai Master Class

Lessons and Tips from a Japanese Master

Kunio Kobayashi

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Tuttle
02 April 2024

Gardening; Bonsai

Take a master class by one of the world's greatest living bonsai masters! For the most popular types of Bonsai – with more than 600 photos and diagrams.

Kunio Kobayashi is one the world's most recognized bonsai artists. In this comprehensive book, he presents all the essential techniques needed to plant and maintain the most popular types of bonsai — from pines, cypress and cedar to flowering trees and other beloved varieties, including grasses.

Bonsai Master Class is a book for new fans and longtime aficionados alike, showing you how, with the help of human hands, a bonsai tree can evolve and thrive over centuries. This book provides you with all the vital information you need, including:

A thorough explanation of the basic bonsai types and styles, and their characteristics Guidance in the art of selecting the right plants, pots and spaces to display your bonsai Tips on getting started including purchasing the plants, assembling the necessary tools and choosing the soils Advice and techniques for planting, repotting, watering, pruning, shaping, wiring and protecting your plants, including a seasonal schedule of tasks for each type of bonsai Detailed lessons for specific bonsai varieties like Japanese cypress, red pine, maple, zelkova, sakura and more!

You'll be inspired by Kobayashi's award-winning bonsai ranging from classic types to out-of-the-box originals, showing how this art form is as individual as it is traditional. His book will become your bible as you nurture and cultivate your skills and knowledge of these venerable plants.

By: Kunio Kobayashi
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 907g
ISBN: 9784805317433
ISBN 10: 4805317434
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Reviews for Bonsai Master Class: Lessons and Tips from a Japanese Master

Across 600 photographs and diagrams [Kobayashi] makes the precise art — and it is artistry — of bonsai maintenance feel manageable. What with our modern fascination with all things small, cute and perfect for any tiny studio flat, who wouldn't want a miniature hanamono, or baby pine (pictured), in their living room?"" — DailyMail: ""The best new books to read this weekend"" ""American gardeners and bonsai enthusiasts will be inspired by Kobayashi's award-winning bonsai ranging from classic types to out-of-the-box originals, showing how this art form is as individual as it is traditional. […] the premier instructional reference for nurturing and cultivating the skills and knowledge necessary of creating and maintaining these venerable plants."" —Midwest Book Review ""…this book provides a great introduction to the art and inspired me to do more research about the history of bonsai. This book would make a great gift for anyone looking to get into bonsai or for longtime fans. Kobayashi's love for bonsai is evident on every page and will inspire all audiences."" —Washington Gardener