Bonsai Ireland

  1. Styles of Bonsai

    Posted by
    / December 25, 2010 / 15 Comments
    There are many styles of Bonsai and all refer to natural styles in nature. Many have Japanese names such as Ikadabuki, Netsuranari, Nebari and Shari. These terms have become generic although originating in Japan and they work in the same way as Latin terminology works with garden plants. It allows...

  2. Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees

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    / September 25, 2010 / 8 Comments
    As you read this book you can feel the emotion of understanding, an understanding that bonds the ‘Author to the Artist‘. From the moment that Will and Dan first met, when Dan explained to Will the true pronunciation of the word Bonsai, as Bone-sigh and not Bonzai (The karate kid...

  3. How small can a Bonsai get!

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    / June 16, 2010 / 6 Comments
    It is true that Bonsai are miniaturised versions of the wild things that can be found on the edge of famous lakes and gardens or seen hanging off the edge of cliffs. But did you know that Bonsai too have their miniature versions! These Bonsai are commonly known as Shohin...

  4. Bonsai Care Tips

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    / May 12, 2010 / 6 Comments
    Aftercare and development of Bonsai   While understanding the fact we need to water, feed and repot from time to time, the most important aspect of Bonsai and Penjing care is the maintenance or ongoing after care. Wiring a tree and unwiring is a regular event and takes place in...

  5. Watering-essential information

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    / May 8, 2010 / 5 Comments
    I would like to go into this with a little more depth, as it is very important. One of the big killers of bonsai in incorrect watering. I am sometimes weary of people that still wish to immerse pots into buckets of water in every case or do not think...

  6. Bonsai Styles

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    / December 28, 2009 / 2 Comments
    Once you have mastered the basic bonsai styles such as the formal upright style of chokkan, the informal upright style of shakan and the cascade style of kengai, you may want to try some more advanced bonsai styles for a better challenge. Image courtesy of  Jacques Graulus Intermediate Bonsai artists...

Introduction

These articles are reproduced with permission from Craig Coussins and are a celebration of his writings, knowledge and 35 years experience teaching Bonsai.

We also want to thank the publishers Silverdale Books and D&S Books Limited and associated contributors.