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The Bonsai Handbook is the essential, modern, practical guide to this ancient art. This finely detailed book combines expertly drawn step by step artwork with beautiful full color photographs, making it a great coffee table book. Clear descriptions highlight every facet of the practice of bonsai. Both the author and consultant editor are award winning bonsai experts, and their passion and involvement are so apparent that it is impossible to read this book without wanting to rush out and plant a seedling or dig up a mature tree to make a start on its long training. Hardcover, color photographs and sketches, 160 pages

Offers instructions on care, including light, humidity, temperature, watering and feeding requirements. How to creat groupings, propagating plants from seed and cuttings,trimming leaves and pruning roots. This profusely illustrated and informative guide is in full color.

Produced by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Excellent instructional guide for the individual. Watch repeatedly to learn general care, culture, shaping and pruning in exacting detail.22 minutes long.

For the beginner 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.

By Gianfranco Giorgi. Specifics on re-potting, pruning, wiring, and feeding 124 varieties. Summary of genera

All aspects of daily care are covered. Learn how to pick a specimen, how to estimate its age and how and when to relplace the soil, plus tips on techniques, containers and combating pests. Great book for beginners.

By Christian Pessey and Remy Samson. Very popular beginner book since its introduction in 1993. Easy-to-follow training techniques for pruning and wiring. Expert advice on repotting, watering and feeding. Over 200 color photographs with numerous line drawings.120 pages6 1/4" x 10 1/4" - soft cover