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The Essential Bonsai Book

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A beautifully photographed, in-depth guide to the fundamental techniques used around the world to create exquisite bonsai, from the author of The Little Book of Bonsai and the Bonsai Tonight blog. "Anyone working and living with these little trees will find essential guidance for making beautiful... Read More
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The Essential Bonsai Book

"A beautifully photographed guide for creating bonsai, expanding your knowledge, and growing your collection, from the expert behind the Bonsai Tonight blog and The Little Book of Bonsai"--

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A beautifully photographed, in-depth guide to the fundamental techniques used around the world to create exquisite bonsai, from the author of The Little Book of Bonsai and the Bonsai Tonight blog.

"Anyone working and living with these little trees will find essential guidance for making beautiful bonsai!" - Tyler Sherrod, bonsai artist and teacher

In The Essential Bonsai Book, trusted educator Jonas Dupuich provides a framework for building a bonsai collection you can take pride in. This accessible guide teaches you fundamental bonsai techniques such as pruning, wiring, and repotting, as well as more advanced skills like decandling and defoliating.

Learn how to work with the seasons and discover design tips and tricks for bringing out the beauty in your trees. Featuring case studies demonstrating how to use the various techniques, and insights from other bonsai experts, The Essential Bonsai Book will help you grow beautiful bonsai in your own home or garden.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984862778

Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Ten Speed Press

Illustration: 290 PHOTOS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 692g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Jonas Dupuich runs a Northern California bonsai nursery where he teaches and writes about bonsai. He is the author of The Little Book of Bonsai and the Bonsai Tonight blog, and is co-founder of the Pacific Bonsai Expo. Jonas grows a variety of species and specializes in developing Japanese black pine from seed. His trees have been selected for display in local and regional exhibits, including the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Learn more at "bonsaitonight" online.

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