Bonsai Author:Christine Stewart The art and skills of growing bonsai were originally developed in ancient China and then spread to Japan, where they have flourished for over a thousand years. These exotic origins, together with the intriguing nature of the finished trees, have imbued bonsai with an awesome mystique. But the belief that bonsai call for complicated skills ... more »and infinite patience is mistaken. In reality the amateur can achieve highly satisfying success by following general horticultural practices and a few basic rules from the Japanese disciplines.
This clearly written, thoroughly practical guide to bonsai is designed for those who wish to take up this absorbing craft. Eight basic projects demonstrate, step-by-step, the different ways of growing and displaying bonsai.« less