Bonsai

by Harry Tomlinson

A complete guide to the art of bonsai discusses the origins and history of bonsai, explains its fundamental principles, and offers precise, step-by-step directions for working with each of fifteen classic bonsai styles. Original. 25,000 first printing.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Reference, How To

216 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I looooooove this book. I had no idea that such a nice bonsai book existed! It's so very informative and has so many gorgeous picture of every type of bonsai you could imagine. It makes me want one of each and one of each color of the flowering types.

[Aimee Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still a few things I'm not clear on- how exactly do you plant on slate? Where would the drainage go? But overall a great book with beautiful pictures.

[Fer Prz · Rating 2 out of 5]

As I skim through my book shelve, I reminisce about subjects and hobbies that once were but no more. Caring for and grooming trees into Bonsai was a great activity that unfortunately lost its charm after a few years. Great book for beginners, this book is good but nothing that can't be learned with a youtube video nowadays.

[Adrienn · Rating 3 out of 5]

not a bad introduction...but then it lacks when it comes to details about trimming and such.

[Ashika]

This book is really useful

[Ray Savarda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good reference book; has a large section of pictures and succinct info on growing, sizes, maintenance, forms, etc all in one place. Addition sections on growing, propogating, caring for, wiring, trimming, etc, but these are shorter than in some other books I've seen. Still, I love all the quality pictures and succinct info.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I consider this an essential primer for anyone interested.

[Christopher Brehm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of the best books on Bonsai that I have ever found. It covers everything from basics to tools to advanced techniques.

[Andras · Rating 5 out of 5]

Newcomer to the world of tiny trees? Start here.

[Lance Mellon · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent comprehensive, complete with step by step details on a lot of species. excellent