The Essential Bonsai Book - by Jonas Dupuich (Paperback)

About the Book

"A beautifully photographed guide for creating bonsai, expanding your knowledge, and growing your collection, from the expert behind the Bonsai Tonight blog and The Little Book of Bonsai"--

Book Synopsis

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.

"Anyone working and living with these little trees will find essential guidance for making beautiful bonsai!"--Tyler Sherrod, bonsai artist and teacher

In The Essential Bonsai Book, trusted educator Jonas Dupuich 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, The Essential Bonsai Book will help you grow beautiful bonsai in your own home or garden.

Review Quotes

"The Essential Bonsai Book is a must read for all bonsai practitioners. If you are a beginner, this book will provide you with a solid foundation for building your bonsai knowledge. If you are an advanced hobbyist, this book will build on knowledge you already have and provide guidance for elevating your collection. Anyone working and living with these little trees will find essential guidance for making beautiful bonsai!"--Tyler Sherrod, bonsai artist and teacher

"This book is a much-needed resource for bonsai enthusiasts, bridging the gap between novice and amateur with clarity and depth. It not only provides comprehensive knowledge of contemporary practices and processes in bonsai creation but also guides readers to ask the right questions on their journey. Whether you're just beginning or refining your skills, this is a rich and invaluable tool for anyone passionate about the art of bonsai."--Aarin Packard, curator, Pacific Bonsai Museum

"The Essential Bonsai Book is unlike any other bonsai book on the market today - it provides readers with a goal-based approach to creating, maintaining, and developing bonsai in any growing environment. Expertly researched and written, this is an excellent book for bonsai enthusiasts of any experience level!"--Bjorn Bjorholm, bonsai artist and teacher

About the Author

Jonas Dupuich runs a Northern California bonsai nursery where he teaches and writes about bonsai. He is the author of The Little Book of Bonsai and the Bonsai Tonight blog, and is co-founder of the Pacific Bonsai Expo. Jonas grows a variety of species and specializes in developing Japanese black pine from seed. His trees have been selected for display in local and regional exhibits, including the U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Learn more at "bonsaitonight" online.