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The Bonsai Beginner's Bible
The definitive guide to choosing and growing bonsai
Series: Octopus Bible Series
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A compact guide to everything bonsai in the internationally best-selling Octopus Bible format.
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The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries, and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding, and repotting.
A directory of over 90 of the most popular species, illustrated with beautiful photographs, will enable you to find the tree that is right for you.
The Bonsai Beginner's Bible by Peter Chan is your essential guide to the art of bonsai.
Series: Octopus Bible Series
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The Bonsai Beginner's Bible
The Japanese and Chinese have been creating bonsai trees for centuries, and it is now an internationally popular pastime. This compact and stylish guide will provide everything you need to know to grow bonsai successfully, including shaping with wires, watering, seasonal maintenance, tackling common ailments, choosing the right container, feeding, and repotting. A directory of over 90 of the most...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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The Bonsai Beginner's Bible by Peter Chan is praised for its clarity, practicality, and comprehensive approach to bonsai cultivation. Readers appreciate its user-friendly guidance and detailed illustrations that make it accessible for novices. The book is often highlighted as an excellent resource for those starting their bonsai journey, offering step-by-step instructions that are both informative and encouraging.
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ISBN: 9781784723699
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 January 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Mitchell Beazley
Illustration: 300 colour photographs
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 166.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Peter Chan founded Herons Bonsai, the UK's premier bonsai nursery, in 1986. He has achieved a record tally of 21 Chelsea Gold Medals to date and is the author of six bestselling books on bonsai. Over the years he has been featured in numerous television programmes on bonsai.
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