David Squire is a horticulturist, gardening writer and editor, and the author of more than 70 gardening books, including The Bonsai Specialist and The Scented Garden. He lives in England.
[3/5 starred review] Clear, illustrated instructions help beginners
feel confident about starting, training and caring for bonsai in
many different styles.--Mary Fran McQuade "Beach Metro Community
News" (11/28/2006 12:00:00 AM)
A joy to read, with excellent instructions and gorgeous
photographs.--Patty Jessome "Edmonton Sun" (9/24/2006 12:00:00
AM)
A superior book for aficionados and novices alike... It turns a
complex form of gardening into an easy-to-understand process...
exceptional illustrations that are large and detailed... one of the
most intuitive guides to growing bonsai for the Westerner. It's an
affordable paperback that will not only help save the lives of
bonsai trees all across America, but probably will inspire the
birth of millions more.--Maureen Gilmer "Scripps Howard News
Service" (8/13/2006 12:00:00 AM)
David Squire has created a superior book for aficionados and
novices alike. Successful Bonsai: Raising Exotic Miniature Trees is
worth every penny. It turns a complex form of gardening into an
easy-to-understand process. The book features exceptional
illustrations that are large and detailed so you get a clear look
at what's going on... The 50-page, fully illustrated archive of
bonsai plants at the back of the book is a treasure trove of
information and ideas... David Squire has indeed written one of the
most intuitive guides to growing bonsai for the westerner. It's an
affordable paperback that will not only help save the lives of
bonsai trees all across America, but likely will inspire the birth
of millions more.-- "Maureen "Mo" Gilmer, host of Weekend
Gardening, DIY Network" (7/31/2006 12:00:00 AM)
Especially helpful graphics and photos.--George Weigel "Harrisburg
Patriot-News" (5/14/2006 12:00:00 AM)
Lavishly illustrated with photographs and drawings so large and
clear they seem to leap from the pages... comprehensive...
step-by-step instructions are understandable.--Marilyn K. Alaimo
"Chicago Botanic Gardens Current Books on Gardening and Botany"
(5/17/2006 12:00:00 AM)
Readers will be surprised to find a number of common indoor plants,
such as the jade plant and the ficus, can be trained and pruned
into exciting bonsai.--Ken Smith "London Free Press" (7/22/2006
12:00:00 AM)
Successful Bonsai combines visual appeal with meticulous detail to
inspire both novice and experienced bonsai practitioners.--Helen
Chesnutt "Victoria Times-Colonist" (1/12/2012 12:00:00 AM)
This informative and beautifully illustrated book would be a
fantastic addition to any gardener's library.--Tricia Landry
Wallace "Country Accents" (1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)
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