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Moss Ball Bonsai: 100 Beautiful Kokedama That are Fun to Create
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About Moss Ball Bonsai: 100 Beautiful Kokedama That Are
Product Description Plant, soil, moss, twine—that's all you need to create the exciting form of bonsai known as koke (moss) dama (ball). Moss Ball Bonsai provides all the information you need to make these self-contained gardens, using different types of plants—from flowering trees and ferns to grasses and cacti. A sampling of 100 different kokedama shows how even the most common of house plants can shine in this appealing no-pot environment, while a section on mosses acquaints you with the many tones and textures of this versatile plant family. With this bonsai guide, you will learn how to: Create and maintain a healthy home for your miniature garden's root system Use inexpensive house plants and cuttings as the basis of your kokedama Make beautiful (and quirky) group plantings within a single project Find, collect and propagate moss And more! Whether resting on a pottery dish or suspended in the air, these little indoor gardens are a wonderful way to add a touch of artistry and greenery to your home or work space. Review "…Sunamori offers numerous tips and examples to help readers enable their Kokedama to prosper...With the current popularity of houseplants, this seems a natural thing many readers may want to try." — Booklist " Moss Ball Bonsai is full of ideas for those interested in creating unusual kokedama displays.…The author offers page after page of stunning photos of creations…I recommend this book for those gardeners who have created a few moss balls already and are looking to try some fun variations on the art form." — Washington Gardener Magazine "…an interesting mix of educational information, stunning photos, and fun, almost child-like drawings and add-ins." — The Danger Garden blog "I really didn't know much about this, but WOW they can be so beautiful!!! This book shows you how to grow moss, how to make moss balls, where to find moss and 100 different moss ball creations you can make yourself. I am in love!" — Desire to Inspire blog "…this lovely book, written by a garden designer and bonsai artist, who now runs a shop in Tokyo, will educate, inform, and stimulate all who read it." —Shakkei Journal About the Author Satoshi Sunamori is a residential garden designer, kusabonsai ("grass bonsai") artist and gardening instructor. After garnering considerable experience in the sale and distribution of bonsai, particularly of flowers and wild grasses, he opened a mini-bonasi and kokedama shop in 1999. His shop Isso, located inside Tokyo's Nishiogi Department Store, is a combination cafe and interior design consultancy that also sells mini-bonsai and kokedama. More of his work can be found on his website www.isso-1999.com
