A DVD is a great way to start out with raising and caring for bonsai. This way you can "see" what to do and how things are done.

Thriving Bonsai

The Bonsai Almanac Video Series is unlike any other bonsai book or instructional videos that have been released. It is the first video of its kind combining instruction and history of the bonsai art form. The videos are constructed with the best of both bonsai and hi tech to help you learn bonsai techniques and appreciate its beauty on screen. It offers comprehensive and practical information concerning the artistic principles of creating, growing and maintaining bonsai and provides clear visual illustration on the use of techniques and tools of bonsai. The video series is more than a 'how-to' and a source of entertainment. It will promote your bonsai interests and help you jumpstart or renew your journey into the world of bonsai. The first volume "Thriving Bonsai" provides a complete bonsai care manual and offers an indispensable guide for turning practical lessons into the joy of bonsai art. This DVD includes an introduction, the physiology of trees and bonsai, bonsai history, bonsai pots and toling of oneness with nature. Learn to diagnose trees by their appearance, and thus "read" the local conditions. If you want to buy people fun and original gifts. Give others the gift of artistic fulfillment and enjoyment!

Bonsai 101: An Introduction to Bonsai

Welcome to the world of Bonsai. Join Boon Manakitivipart, Certified Bonsai Professional, as he guides you though the information you need to maintain a healthy bonsai tree. This 99-minute video is filled with tips and techniques to help you improve your bonsai skills. Created specifically for beginners, "Bonsai 101" presents a comprehensive guide for the basic care of bonsai trees. Even if you have never owned or cared for a bonsai before, this detailed program will provide you with the information you need to get started and maintain a healthy, beautiful bonsai. In simple, easy-to-follow steps, award-winning bonsai teacher Boon Manakitivipart takes you through all the aspects of basic bonsai care. He explains watering, placement, pruning, and fertilizing. You'll learn the basics of pots, soil, design, and styling, as well as the countless varieties of trees that are used in bonsai. The program also includes two in-depth features about repotting and wiring, two essential techniques to keep your tree thriving. If you've been interested in bonsai but not sure how to get started, "Bonsai 101" is the ideal guide. Even after you've watched the entire program, individual chapters can easily be found on the program menu, making this a handy reference tool.

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Bonsai Styling: Principles and Techniques

If your efforts to create a piece of art that would keep charming you and your friends went down the drain or you simply hesitate to start with your tree then there are good news for you - You have just found your guide. Together with Hajime Watanabe, the bonsai master and Japanese landscape designer for the past 45 years, you will learn how to make your tree look like a bonsai. Hajime explains the principles of bonsai styling, shows which branches should be removed and why, how to properly wire the branches so the tree stays healthy and grows stronger and more beautiful.

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