bonsai

A complete guide to growing and caring for bonsai, covering over seventy different types of bonsai; tools, soils and containers; transplanting, wiring, watering and pruning; and more.

"When Anzu the kaiju's healing flowers seem to lose their power, hurting more than they help, he's not sure where to turn--until he remembers some valuable lessons he learned from his bonsai tree"--Provided by publisher.

"Throughout this book [the author] describes an . . . application of the age-old Japanese art of bonsai (training plants to form . . . sculptures). Create your own home-grown bonsai sculptures . . . by following the . . . provided instructions. Follow [the author's] . . . guidance as you explore this . . . hobby; from plant selection--to bonsai shaping--to long term care--to enjoying the fruits of your harvest"--Provided by publisher.

A nearly four hundred-year-old Japanese white pine bonsai tree tells the story of its life, from its birth on the island of Miyajima through generations of love and training by the men of the Yamaki family in Hiroshima, Japan, to its current location in the United States National Arboretum, a gift to the United States from Japan and the Yamaki family. Based on a true story.

Provides instruction on how to cultivate small indoor trees and includes information on the Far Eastern tradition of creating bonsai, as well as illustrations of many different bonsai shrubs, trees, and arrangements.

The fate of a 200-year-old bonsai tree is decided by a young girl and an old Japanese Canadian gardener who resists being imprisoned in an internment camp after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Sequel to "All the Children Were Sent Away.".

Provides comprehensive information on bonsai gardening, including advice on selecting healthy plants; feeding, watering, and providing proper temperatures for them; guidance on keeping the miniature trees in shape; and profiles fifty popular varieties.