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hi all just wondering what people are reeding if they are so many good bonsai and japenese garden books out there

G,day Dayne at the moment I am reading.

Majesty in Miniature By Morten Albek, Shohin Bonsai, unlocking the secrets of small trees. Stone lantern. I am also looking though the best of Europe 4 and the Best of British.

I am lucky I have avery exstensive Library of my own. I also have access to two very good club ones.

Cheers Pup

Palms

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G,day Ozzy I have a very good one on the Miniature palms of Japan , Cultivating Kannonchiku and Shurochiku.

It is on growing the dwarf Rhapis palms the do not grow more than 1 metre, and there are natural variegated ones.

Cheers Pup

funny ozzzy
pup i think he means hes dabling in fortune telling

dayne wrote:funny ozzzy
pup i think he means hes dabling in fortune telling

Thats Ozzy!!!

Not reading anything at the moment, sigh, My reading glasses got terminated by the children and just when I could afford a new pair the shop shut. Such is life. I have problems reading newspaper print without them. I need to work on my book but cant read the references, grrr.
A nightmare for a longterm readaholic.

The Bonsai Book Dan Barton

Edit you can see his new website here
http://danbartonbonsaipots.wordpress.com/
Have a good look around some pages seem to be hidden It is intresting how many of his trees are common images

dayne wrote:funny ozzzy
pup i think he means hes dabling in fortune telling

AHHHH SHARI brett did not get me at the beging of the Month either

I've been reading Stieg Larssons millennium trilogy which is why I haven't been seen here much lately.
Craig

im reading bonsai books! and the old boys national geographics, i borrow 1 a month.
luke

I'm currently reading (for the 5th time) Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy by Deborah Koreshoff.
In my opinion, it is one of the best, if not the best, reference for those interested in the art of bonsai. If you haven't read it yet, I encourage you to get hold of a copy.

Regards,
Steven

i will get a copy sounds good i am about to start the last book of the Atori series by Lian Hearn i must read she is an aussie author who spent alot of time in japan i hate reading but cant put these books down when i start

I am constantly browsing through 'Bonsai Life Histories' by Martin Treasure.

Good book, with great 'Life Histories' (hence the title) of bucket loads of different bonsai species.

Steven wrote:I'm currently reading (for the 5th time) Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy by Deborah Koreshoff.

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In my opinion, it is one of the best, if not the best, reference for those interested in the art of bonsai. If you haven't read it yet, I encourage you to get hold of a copy.
Regards,
Steven

I totally agree! this is a VERY COMPREHENSIVE book! AND it means alot to me!, a copy of this book was given to my dad by my mums dad long ago. (the big black book ). The granddad in question was an oil man and never actually had much success with bonsai or grafting, (not without many attempts ) , his art was found in his queensland nut trees, his plums, the dill pickle 'procedure' and home brew .... cant forget the sweet corn!!!! i miss this man (Mr Covey)!!!! and this book is a great memory for me!
anyway....
(Art, Science, History and Philosophy by Deborah Koreshoff) Highly Recommended!!!
luke