{"product_id":"bonsai-book-by-dan-barton","title":"The Bonsai Book: The Definitive Illustrated Guide by Dan Barton","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bonsai Book: The Definitive Illustrated Guide by Dan Barton\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"pd-product-id\"\u003e1631583794\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9781631583797\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRacehorse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaperback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMay 21, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.5\" H x 10.0\" L x 8.0\" W (1.01 lbs) 160 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful, full-color, authoritative book presents, in a practical yet inspirational way, Dan Barton's expert knowledge and two decades of research on the joy of Bonsai. He gives detailed step-by-step horticultural instructions and fascinating insight into the creative process of Bonsai and provides a genuine understanding of the subject.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAs well as giving the essential descriptions of stock, equipment, basic care, and training techniques, the book includes new methods of achieving quicker results, a Bonsai calendar showing routing tasks on a month-by-month basis, and the use of modern materials, all of great value to today's Bonsai enthusiast. Subjects includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a start, Potting up and re-potting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposts, Watering, Feeding and fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormal upright style Chokkan and derivatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal upright style moyogi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlanting style shakan Windswept style fukinagashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-cascade style han-kengai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascade style kengai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-trunk variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-trunk style sokan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest group style yose-ue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-trunk variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation, Seeds, Cuttings, Grafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagation from air-layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePests and diseases, Bacteria and viruses, Insects and pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully illustrated throughout with strikingly original and instructive photographs, line drawings, and working schedules, \u003ci\u003eThe Bonsai Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for would-be Bonsai enthusiasts and experts alike, and its fabulous presentation makes it an ideal gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDan Barton\u003c\/b\u003e NDD, ATD, ABIPP was born in Hong Kong in 1938 where he saw Bonsai for the first time. Throughout his career, he has extensively researched Bonsai trees and has pioneered several Bonsai training techniques. Known and respected throughout the world, he is an honorary member of several international Bonsai societies and serves on the panel of judges for Bonsai at the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show. He has been awarded two Certificates of Merit by the International Bonsai and Suiseki Exhibition Committee, Osaka, in 1985 and 1987 for photographic entries of his Bonsai. He lives in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Summer Beam Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53869777453366,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2301\/7526\/files\/bbab964c4f52ddf62bfc0df3ff08ded95508d64d7cc538a0fa14f6fa86d4d489.jpg?v=1775157755","url":"https:\/\/www.summerbeambooks.com\/products\/bonsai-book-by-dan-barton","provider":"Summer Beam Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}