Creating Bonsai Master Simple Methods by Developing Effective Habits Author:Dennis Nolan My purpose for this book is not only to share with you some of my best personal notes and recommendations for care and maintenance, but to also illustrate the simplicity of this beautiful living art. For those that believe having a 'Green Thumb' is a necessity for creating a bonsai, I hope this book will convince you that this is not at all true... more ». After a brief introduction and History, I will explain the process of using techniques that are easy and traditional, plus I will tell you about the five habits that I developed from my own personal experience, and directly from many recognized and esteemed Bonsai Masters. This book will help you master some simple methods and develop your own effective habits while creating your bonsai masterpiece collections. I believe taking care of a bonsai tree is the same as taking care of a pet. Just like a pet will tell you when it is ill, similarly, a bonsai will tell you when it is in trouble. Bonsai trees must be shown the same love and attention that are shown to pets. Pets groom us into caring for them in accordance with their signs and actions, bonsai trees are just the same. They will give us signs that help us develop habits which will further help us become a successful bonsai artist. Thus I have developed the theme for this book. I hope you learn and enjoy creating your bonsai. Learning to make a Bonsai can widen your knowledge and appreciation for the environment and you will begin to view things differently. For instance you will find yourself appreciating trees more. Things that you once ignored such as bushes and shrubs will now begin to look as things of worth to you. Creating a Bonsai should have a calm, relaxing effect on anyone that views them and can help to change their outlook and view about their surroundings overall.« less