Club Library: DVDs
The following is a partial listing of the DVDs available to members from the club library.
Bonsai 101: An Introduction to Bonsai (DVD)
Welcome to the world of Bonsai. Join Boon Manakitivipart, as he guides you though the information you need to maintain a healthy bonsai tree. This 99-minute video is filled with tips and techniques to help you improve your bonsai skills.
Created specifically for beginners, "Bonsai 101" presents a comprehensive guide for the basic care of bonsai trees. Even if you have never owned or cared for a bonsai before, this detailed program will provide you with the information you need to get started and maintain a healthy, beautiful bonsai. Watch a sample on Boon's website here.
Welcome to the world of Bonsai. Join Boon Manakitivipart, as he guides you though the information you need to maintain a healthy bonsai tree. This 99-minute video is filled with tips and techniques to help you improve your bonsai skills.
Created specifically for beginners, "Bonsai 101" presents a comprehensive guide for the basic care of bonsai trees. Even if you have never owned or cared for a bonsai before, this detailed program will provide you with the information you need to get started and maintain a healthy, beautiful bonsai. Watch a sample on Boon's website here.
Japanese Maples (DVD)
Boon starts this DVD by introducing you to two Japanese Maples from the nursery and takes you step-by-step through the techniques.
In fall, Boon does the initial work on the trees. He removes the leaves, cuts and prunes. He also discusses what he sees as the future for the trees. In late winter, he repots the tree. In early summer, Boon shows the results of repotting and then prunes and wires the tree. In fall, one year from starting, he removes the leaves, prunes and wires. Finally in spring, Boon ends then DVD after 18 months of work. There is also a section that shows techniques for refined trees.
Following the techniques Boon demonstrates on this DVD will help you promote new growth and establish a healthy bonsai. Watch a sample on Boon's website here.
Boon starts this DVD by introducing you to two Japanese Maples from the nursery and takes you step-by-step through the techniques.
In fall, Boon does the initial work on the trees. He removes the leaves, cuts and prunes. He also discusses what he sees as the future for the trees. In late winter, he repots the tree. In early summer, Boon shows the results of repotting and then prunes and wires the tree. In fall, one year from starting, he removes the leaves, prunes and wires. Finally in spring, Boon ends then DVD after 18 months of work. There is also a section that shows techniques for refined trees.
Following the techniques Boon demonstrates on this DVD will help you promote new growth and establish a healthy bonsai. Watch a sample on Boon's website here.
Repotting Deciduous Trees (DVD)
Learn the tricks, tips and techniques to successfully bare-rooting and repotting your deciduous trees.
This DVD features world renowned bonsai master, Boon Manakitivipart, as he repots a young Japanese Maple from the nursery. Gain useful insight from watching him begin the transformation of this tree into a bonsai. The repotting techniques Boon demonstrates on this DVD apply to all varieties of deciduous bonsai. Watch a sample on Boon's website here.
Learn the tricks, tips and techniques to successfully bare-rooting and repotting your deciduous trees.
This DVD features world renowned bonsai master, Boon Manakitivipart, as he repots a young Japanese Maple from the nursery. Gain useful insight from watching him begin the transformation of this tree into a bonsai. The repotting techniques Boon demonstrates on this DVD apply to all varieties of deciduous bonsai. Watch a sample on Boon's website here.
Decandling Japanese Black Pine (DVD)
Boon demonstrates decandling to help bonsai artists understand the process and advanced collectors refine their techniques. The relatively new technique of decandling Japanese black pines was discovered in Japan about 40 years ago. It was founded on the principle that a black pine sends out new buds if the spring candles have been removed. The decandling is done in late spring, so these new buds have a shorter growing season and the needles grow shorter. Decandling your Japanese black pine will help promote new growth and ensure a healthy, well-proportioned bonsai.
Boon demonstrates decandling to help bonsai artists understand the process and advanced collectors refine their techniques. The relatively new technique of decandling Japanese black pines was discovered in Japan about 40 years ago. It was founded on the principle that a black pine sends out new buds if the spring candles have been removed. The decandling is done in late spring, so these new buds have a shorter growing season and the needles grow shorter. Decandling your Japanese black pine will help promote new growth and ensure a healthy, well-proportioned bonsai.
Repotting Japanese Black Pine (DVD)
One of the most important steps to a healthy bonsai is repotting. In this comprehensive DVD, international award-winner Boon Manakitivipart repots a 50-year old Japanese black pine. Follow along with Boon as he demonstrates step-by-step how to: 1) Safely remove the bonsai from the pot, 2) Clean and prune the root system, 3) Prep the new pot, 4) Style and wire the tree into the pot, 5) Fill the pot with new soil mix, 6) Water the tree to clear the soil. All of these steps will help promote new growth and ensure a healthy bonsai.
One of the most important steps to a healthy bonsai is repotting. In this comprehensive DVD, international award-winner Boon Manakitivipart repots a 50-year old Japanese black pine. Follow along with Boon as he demonstrates step-by-step how to: 1) Safely remove the bonsai from the pot, 2) Clean and prune the root system, 3) Prep the new pot, 4) Style and wire the tree into the pot, 5) Fill the pot with new soil mix, 6) Water the tree to clear the soil. All of these steps will help promote new growth and ensure a healthy bonsai.
Bonsai World's Bonsai Basics Series Vol. 4: Container Choices (DVD)
In this Japanese video, which has been dubbed over in English, Sei-Ichi Katano describes the various container types. He and a guest then go through possible pots for several bonsai and determine the best choice for each. Sei-Ichi then shows examples of a number of bonsai and explains why he selected the particular pot for that tree and other choices that could be used. The picture quality is not fantastic as this seems to have started out as a VHS recording and was then moved over to DVD later but this does not detract from the information conveyed.
In this Japanese video, which has been dubbed over in English, Sei-Ichi Katano describes the various container types. He and a guest then go through possible pots for several bonsai and determine the best choice for each. Sei-Ichi then shows examples of a number of bonsai and explains why he selected the particular pot for that tree and other choices that could be used. The picture quality is not fantastic as this seems to have started out as a VHS recording and was then moved over to DVD later but this does not detract from the information conveyed.