Bountiful Bonsai

Bountiful Bonsai
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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 9781462916221
ISBN-13 : 1462916228
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Book Synopsis Bountiful Bonsai by : Richard W. Bender

Download or read book Bountiful Bonsai written by Richard W. Bender and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-13 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonsai--the Japanese art of training plants to form elegant sculptures--is an age-old craft that appeals to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Bountiful Bonsai presents a radical, new approach that applies bonsai techniques to everyday container gardening, instantly turning houseplants and herbs into beautiful and unusual bonsai sculptures! Bonsai expert Richard Bender not only expects his plants to look good but also expects to yield pleasant fragrances, fresh herbs and fruits for his table. He shows readers how to create "instant bonsai" by shaping a range of common houseplants, including: Fragrant hibiscus and jasmine Kitchen herbs such as rosemary and thyme Luscious fruits like cherries and oranges Medicinals such as tea tree and camphor laurel This beautifully illustrated volume provides all the information you need to get started, from plant choice advice to care requirements and bonsai "carving" tips. Suitable for indoor gardening, or shaping exquisite bonsai fruit trees for outside gardens, Bender turns a finicky art into a hobby accessible to all. Bonsai have graced Japanese homes for centuries; now they can yield useful crops that will simultaneously satisfy your artistic sensibility and also provide some wonderful meals!


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