(Pre-orders will ship for delivery on or soon after April 15, 2025)
A beautifully photographed, in-depth guide to the fundamental techniques used to create exquisite bonsai, from the author of The Little Book of Bonsai and the Bonsai Tonight blog.
"A must read" - Tyler Sherrod
"A much-needed resource" - Aarin Packard
"Unlike any other bonsai book on the market today" - Bjorn Bjorholm
The Essential Bonsai Book provides a framework for building a bonsai collection you can take pride in. This accessible guide teaches you fundamental bonsai techniques such as pruning, wiring, and repotting, as well as more advanced skills like decandling and defoliating. Learn how to work with the seasons and discover design tips and tricks for bringing out the beauty in your trees. Featuring case studies demonstrating how to use the various techniques, and insights from other bonsai experts including Michael Hagedorn, Boon Manakitivipart, Peter Tea, and Daisaku Nomoto, The Essential Bonsai Book will help you grow beautiful bonsai in your own home or garden.
The Essential Bonsai Book is also available from your favorite online booksellers.
Ten Speed Press, Softcover, 224 pages, 9" x 7.5" x .6"
