E-book Category: Garden, Hobbies, Women
E-book Title: Help!! Someone Just Gave Me A Bonsai Tree!!
Author: Christine Taylor
Book Description: Woman Wanted For Murder Escapes 15 Year Sentence By Discovering How To Keep A Bonsai Tree Alive & Well...In Just 7 Simple Steps! Now You Can Learn Her Secrets And Avoid The Shame Of Becoming A Bonsai Tree Murderer Too! Okay, you may think that was a bit of a dramatic statement, but it's very true! I was, rightly, accused of being a bonsai murderer by my family and friends and feared, (at least symbolically), that my marriage may be doomed as a sentence for my crime. Let me explain...
Hi I'm Christine Taylor. I was given my very first Bonsai tree as a gift from my wonderful husband, Max. It was for our first wedding anniversary and he presented me with the most beautiful Japanese Green Maple and it had a card attached that read...
I know that may seem a little cheesy to some of you, but I thought it was the most beautiful and thoughtful gift I had ever received! (Isn't he a sweetheart?!)
However, as beautiful as it was, on the inside, I was freaking out! Here I was, charged with the care of a not only, gorgeous, but very symbolic gift and I didn't have the slightest idea of how to look after a Bonsai tree!
I mean come on...who hasn't heard of someone having a bonsai tree and killing it within a few weeks?! And I have the brownest of thumbs to start with!!
At first it seemed to be going along okay. It still had all its leaves and they were green and I was very happy with my efforts.
There really wasn't much in the way of bonsai information back then, not in an easy to understand format for a beginner anyway, so I mostly had to rely on 'trial and error'.
Well I'm afraid 'error' was how this story ended. I'm ashamed to admit that, as time went by my lack of knowledge and effort soon began to take it's toll and my beautiful little Bonsai tree began to suffer. Long story short, within weeks, my bonsai tree was dead!
My husband had spent $68.95 on that tree! It was meant to symbolise our marriage and I had neglected it and ultimately killed it! I was a bonsai tree murderer!
That was 15 years ago and I'm happy to report that I managed to avoid a sentence of marriage doom when our 'symbolic' bonsai tree died. Luckily, Max is a very understanding guy:-)
I'm also happy to report that I managed to avoid becoming a 'serial killer', as, the tree I bought him to replace our 'anniversary' tree (for about half that price, in case I screwed it up again!) is also alive and well and stronger and more beautiful than ever!
The reason for sharing my story with you today, is so that you can see that we all have to start at the beginning, but more importantly, it is so that you can see why I decided to write this guide.
I'd like to save you from having to go through the 'trial and error' that I did to learn the art of Bonsai gardening, and help you to learn the simple steps that can mean the difference between your new Bonsai tree growing and flourishing or wilting and dying.
I want to assure you that, you don't necessarily need to be a Bonsai master just to keep your new tree alive and well.
Now these days, as you know, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips via the internet, which is great! But you know what? Even that comes with its own set of problems...
The thing is, sometimes there is too much information on the net and it can be very misleading. Other bonsai books want you to become a Bonsai master from the word go. Add to that, the fact that most of us are so much more 'pressed for time' these days, and you may not be any better off!
I mean, really, think about it...someone just gave you (or maybe you got it yourself) a Bonsai tree. That's great...so now what? Spend countless hours surfing the net looking for whatever bonsai information you can find, only to realise after a while that so much of it is conflicting and you're none the wiser?
Well, like I said, I'm Christine Taylor. I've been where you are. And I have the answers you need! Right here in front of you, all your questions about how to look after a bonsai tree, answered in the next five minutes, if you want! Introducing... Help!! Someone Just Gave Me A Bonsai Tree!!Bonsai gardening should not have to freak anyone out. It is one of the most rewarding and relaxing pastimes that anyone could undertake. And in the times we live in, relaxation is a much sort after commodity...I think that's why so many people have discovered Bonsai.
So, you're getting my drift here aren't you? This book is a step by step, 'bonsai for beginners' guide, that will tell you the key basics that you need to know in order to be able to keep your new Bonsai tree alive and well, so that you too can discover the soothing effects of owning a Bonsai...probably the reason you were given the gift in the first place! What This Book Is Not... It's not a picture book of the many different species of trees (although it will show where to find some). It's not a book that covers the many categories and sub- categories of Bonsai styles and how to achieve and maintain them And it's not an advanced reference to the refinement skills necessary to make your tree 'show ready'. '
What This Book Is... - Is a step by step beginners guide to the absolute basics that you must know in order to keep your Bonsai tree alive and healthy
- It focuses soley on the 7 important areas that are key to the survival of the tree.
- And it arms you with the knowledge on which to build a foundation for the future if you find that you would like to learn the more advanced art of being a Bonsai master.
I am a Bonsai tree lover, not a scientist, so you won't have to decipher any jargon, I speak plain English!
You won't have to worry about wading through pages and pages of irrelevant information that's just there to make the book seem bigger. This is a beginners, bonsai guide...it's not meant to be big and take a week to read...you can have everything you need to know right away. Here are some of the things you'll learn in "Help! Someone Just Gave Me A Bonsai Tree!!".... - The two basic types of Bonsai trees
- Where you should place your Bonsai tree to keep it as healthy as possible
- The most important aspect of Bonsai gardening
- How to test if your Bonsai tree needs watering and how often you should water it?
- When is the best time to water and how much water does the tree need?
- What happens if you give it too much water and how to fix it
- The type of soil a Bonsai tree needs, how it's different from ordinary plants and why it's crucial that it consists of these different materials
- What to 'feed' your tree, how often to feed it and what elements must be in the fertilizer you use
- What is dormancy? Why is it important, and how can you help to protect your tree from the cold of the winter months?
- Repotting your tree, why to do it, when to do it and how to do it
- The key to keeping your Bonsai tree to miniature proportions
- The what, when, why and how to's of bonsai pruning, trimming and pinching
- Common pests and diseases that can harm your Bonsai tree and how to get rid of them...there's a natural way that may surprise you!
- The use of wiring to stabilise your tree and begin to influence the direction of its growth. ( Learning how to do this is one of your first steps to becoming a Bonsai artist....if you want to)
- A glimpse of the advanced skills that you may want to develop further beyond simply keeping your tree alive....trust me you'll want to once you're hooked!
These are the, bonsai tree, basics you need to know right off the bat...and that's it! No information overload or putting aside a week to read an encyclopaedia of unnecessary bonsai help topics. Do YOU think you're ready for that yet? Your tree could be dead by the time you get through it! You will... - Know the calming effects of tending to your Bonsai tree and how it can give you some relaxing time out
- Greatly increase your chances of getting it right the first time and saving yourself the embarrassment and possible extra expense of admitting that you killed your 'gift' and replacing it like I had to!
- Feel the great satisfaction of knowing that you are directly responsible for successfully maintaining the health and beauty of such a wonderful piece of nature
- Avoid the hassle and heartache of having to go through the trial and error approach to properly care for your bonsai tree
- Learn how to keep your tree alive and guide its growth so that you may be able to further develop your skills in this ancient art if you find you enjoy this peaceful pursuit
Imagine being able to proudly tell the friend that gave you your Bonsai tree that it is alive and well. Better still, imagine being able to honestly thank them for introducing you to such a rewarding and satisfying pursuit! Well, I don't think I can make it any clearer... - If you've just acquired a Bonsai tree and you're a bit stumped (pardon the pun. ;-)
- If you want to know right now how to keep it alive.
- And if you're not quite ready to dive in head first and become a Bonsai master
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