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This illustrated study of Tenryuji, ranked number one among the five great Zen temples of Kyoto and a major destination for tourism and worship, weaves together history, design, culture, and personal reflection to reveal the inner workings of a great spiritual institution. Looking at Tenryuji's present as a mirror to its past, and detailing the famous pond and rockwork composition by renowned designer Muso Soseki, Norris Brock Johnson presents the...

Written by one of Japan's foremost experts, The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook provides a complete overview of every aspect of bonsai gardening. Over 1,000 photos demonstrate each step involved in raising and caring for bonsai, supporting the book's "learn by imitation and observation" approach. This detailed book will serve as a timeless reference to cultivating pines, maples, flowering and fruit bearing trees and many other varieties. This practical,...

VOULEZ-VOUS APPRENDRE L'ESSENTIEL DE LA CULTURE DE BONSAÏS POUR DÉBUTANTS? En voilà un aperçu... Choisir le meilleur environnement pour votre bonsaï Fournir les nutriments appropriés à votre bonsaï Tailler le bonsaï Les meilleurs outils pour prendre soin de votre bonsaï Rempoter le bonsaï Et bien plus !

Learn the tools and techniques of bonsai to get started potting, shaping, and caring for your own collection of tiny trees, all while learning it's okay to bend the rules along the way. Though bonsai is steeped in ancient traditions and techniques, it doesn't have to be intimidating and difficult. A new generation of bonsai enthusiasts are discovering the joys of growing these miniaturized works of living art, and in Freestyle Bonsai, bonsai artists...

Los bonsáis, obras maestras de la naturaleza y de la mano del hombre al mismo tiempo, han alcanzado en nuestro país un alto grado de perfección. Equilibrio de volúmenes y de líneas compositivas, armonía de formas, juegos de luces y colores... La vista se extasía al contemplar con detenimiento estos pequeños árboles: se desliza entre las hojas, por las ramas y en la corteza; indaga en las hendiduras; se detiene en las yemas. Porque, aunque...

This book tells the awe-inspiring stories of bonsai and penjing trees in the collection of the National Arboretum in Washington D. C. It details their valuable role in international diplomacy and as instruments of American presidential influence. It also describes their inclusion in world's fair exhibitions, in Asian-inspired gardens around the country, and as a window onto the extensive cultivation of bonsai in North America today. An extensive first-hand...

If you would like to discover the therapeutic pleasure of growing beautiful, robust, and healthy bonsai trees, then this audiobook is for you. Have you ever come across a beautifully maintained bonsai tree and wondered if you could do that? Do you want to learn a wholesome hobby to help you remain grounded and get rid of unnecessary stress and anxiety? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then keep reading... In this guide, Kaito...

With extensive photographs and diagrams, this book explains the philosophy and practice of Japanese gardening. An important classic of gardening instruction, Japanese Gardens for Today is a practical down-to-earth explanation of the basic rules of Japanese garden design and care. It is sure to prove of great value to both the professional landscape architect and to the green-thumbed home owner, whether he is designing an entirely new garden or only...

Would you like to grow a beautiful bonsai in your house but are unsure of where to start? Or perhaps you are yearning to master this ancient art, but feel hesitant about getting started? In that case, get ready to start your bonsai journey. In this basic guide, you are going to get all the pertinent information necessary to help you understand the world of bonsai. You will:Understand why bonsai is popular and delve into its rich history.Be able to...

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 to yield pleasant fragrances, fresh herbs...