The Essential Bonsai Book

The Essential Bonsai Book

$24.99 USD
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The Essential Bonsai Book

The Essential Bonsai Book

$24.99 USD

Pickup available at Grounded Gardens - Spokane

Usually ready in 4 hours

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The Essential Bonsai Book

Grounded Gardens - Spokane

Pickup available, usually ready in 4 hours

727 W Francis Ave
Spokane WA 99205
United States

480-217-1932
Whether you’re new to the hobby or have been growing bonsai for years, The Essential Bonsai Book provides a blueprint for creating trees you can take pride in. Featuring more than 200 color photographs, The Essential Bonsai Book describes core techniques for pruning, wiring, and repotting and introduces more advanced topics like decandling and defoliating. Ample case studies and profiles of bonsai teachers, including Michael Hagedorn, Boon Manakitivipart, and Daisaku Nomoto, reinforce these points and offer perspective from years of professional experience. Readers of The Essential Bonsai Book will learn to:   • identify trees with great potential for training as bonsai   • style bonsai in a way that highlights trees’ best features   • accelerate development by doing the right work at the right time The Essential Bonsai Book will help you recognize, create, and maintain quality bonsai so you can work on your trees with confidence and get more enjoyment out of this wonderful hobby.

Good to know

Bring it home with confidence.

Clear expectations, local help, and practical plant care from the Grounded Gardens team.

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What you’ll receive

One healthy plant matching the selected size and pot type. Natural variation is part of what makes every plant its own.

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Local pickup in Spokane

Choose local pickup and collect your order at 727 W Francis Ave. We’ll keep it safe until you arrive.

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Plant-conscious shipping

Live plants generally ship Monday through Wednesday to reduce weekend delays and unnecessary box time.

Will my plant look exactly like the photo?

Plants naturally vary in leaf shape, growth pattern, and coloration. We match the listed species, size, and pot type as closely as possible.

Can you help me choose the right plant?

Absolutely. Visit the shop or contact us with your light, space, pets, and plant-care experience and we’ll help narrow it down.

What should I do when a shipped plant arrives?

Unbox it promptly, remove packing materials carefully, check the soil moisture, and let it acclimate before repotting or making major care changes.

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