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Good morning
Today is the last day to save 5.00 for pre-orders of Michael Hagdorn's Bonsai Heresy. We are frankly amazed at how many orders we've received so far. We knew it would be popular, but had little idea just how popular

A week or so ago I received my press press copy and now I'm throughly engrossed. Michael is a brilliant and compelling story teller and his grasp of the depth and breadth of the art and science of bonsai is mind boggling. Needless to say, I heartily recommend it
Now for our disclaimer: we covered printing and are the sole distributor of Bonsai Heresy
Continued below...
One of several brilliant Buttonwoods 
from today's Bonsai Bark post
the artists are Mother Nature and Robert Kempinshi
Continued from above...
According to the printer, we might expect Bonsai Heresy to arrive in early May. I say 'might' because even in more ordinary times, estimated arrival dates aren't all always reliable. And because these are not ordinary times, no guarantees. We'll keep you posted
Due in Early May!
Bonsai Heresy
by Michael Hagedorn
list price 24.95
Pre-Order Now and Pay Only 19.95
SPECIAL DISCOUNT ENDS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
Sticking with Buttonwoods
here's a good one by Enrique Castaño
from a 2018 Bonsai Bark post
Here's one from South America
by Nacho Marin
we featured Nacho in our 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' 
Bonsai Bark post last week
Buttonwoods are native to both North & South America and Africa as well as the Caribbean and some Pacific Islands
Another one by Nacho Marin
the contrast between this one and the one just above provides
a good example of the range possibilities wth Buttonwoods
Buttonwoods are prized for their convoluted, weathered deadwood. Much of this character is the result of hurricanes and other violent tropical storms. In some cases
they are picked up by strong winds and carried to other locations where they put down new roots,
often resulting in a complete reorientation of the plant
From today's Bonsai Bark post (scroll down for more)
Here's one on the cover of BCI magazine
the tree belongs to Paul Pikel
We borrowed the photo from Bonsai Mary
Buttonwood Leaf Reduction
 from Bonsai Mary's newsletter
 
"In the tropics Conocarpus can be defoliated two or three times a year with no problem. In other climates, there have been reports of dieback from complete defoliation.
Over time, full sun, root restriction and regular pruning will also reduce leaf size. Lots of twigging encourages smaller leaves, so prune frequently"

Bonsai Mary lives and breaths bonsai in Florida and has written extensively about tropical bonsai and other bonsai topics. For more you you might want to subscribe to Mary's newsletter
A Picture of Health
This robust Buttonwood belongs to Miami Tropical Bonsai
Just in Case You Missed it
from our last newsletter
Red on Red
by Haruyosi 
Red glazes are expensive and not that easy to do.
The tree is an Elaeagnus pungens
(Siverthorn in English, Kangumi in Japanese).
One more Buttonwood 
by Nacho Marin
This flowing muscular beast
is one of the most impressive Buttonwoods
we've seen in a while
Meanwhile, Some Books
We Think You'll Like
to help you breeze through your quarantine
and just in case you think you've seen them all 
we change them up regularly

Post-Dated
The Schooling of an Irreverent Bonsai Monk
We recommend you read this wonderful one of a kind book while you're waiting for you copy of Bonsai Heresy
ONLY 14.95
Bonsai Heresy Special ends tonight
Due in Early May!
Bonsai Heresy
by Michael Hagedorn
list price 24.95
Pre-Order Now and Pay Only 19.95
SPECIAL DISCOUNT ENDS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
Bonsai and Penjing
Ambassadors of Peace & Beauty
tells the inspiring stories of bonsai and penjing
in the collection of the National Arboretum
in Washington D.C.

A must for any American bonsai lover
and really, bonsai lovers anywhere.
Hardcover 11" x 8 3/4" Hundreds of quality photos
List price 24.95
NOW ONLY 17.95
In Training by Stephen Voss
In Training captures the heart of bonsai with deeply intimate
and detailed shots of some of the magnificent trees
at our U.S. National Bonsai and Penjing Museum\
List Price 65.00
NOW ONLY 24.95
Zen Gardens
The Complete Works of Shunmyo Masuno
Shunmyo Masuno is Japan's leading garden designer
and landscape architect as well as an eighteenth generation Zen priest. He is celebrated for his unique ability
to blend contemporary with traditional design elements
in ways that are strikingly beautiful and unique.

This is an exceptionally handsome book that is full of gorgeous photos and highly practical illustrations with ideas for both designing and appreciating the best in Japanese gardening
list price 39.95
NOW ONLY 29.95
Principles of Bonsai Design
by David De Groot
bonsia artist, teacher, author
and former curator at the Pacific Bonsai Museum

Principles of Bonsai has been enormously popular
since its inception 2015 and for good reason.
It's the most complete
how-to bonsai design book we've seen in over 25 years
 
Masters Series Bonsai Books - Set of Three
Now you can save on these three definitive
how-to design techniques & care bonsai books
Each with striking full page bonsai photos as well

These thorough and complete books will provide
a big boost to your quest to design, style
and maintain beautiful bonsai
List Price for the Set 98.85
NOW ONLY 69.95
 
TIE POT SPECIAL
But first a quick review by Harry Harrington...
 
"While at The Trophy I managed to secure a supply of these
Tie-Pots, heavy duty bonsai training pots with a system of baffles and air holes that cause your developing trees to continually air-prune the roots.
This system helps produce very dense, fibrous root systems ready for a bonsai pot.
The baffles ensure that roots are forced out towards the air holes (unlike when using pond baskets or colanders), while providing excellent has exchange into the soil. 
Although not quite as sturdy as mica, they will still last a long long time so are a good investment."

SPECIAL
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full price 17.95
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SET OF 5 TIE POTS
full price 89.75
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13.00 each

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SPECIAL ENDS WEDNESDAY NIGHT
NEW SPECIAL
Amazing All Purpose Shears
TG Bonsai & All Purpose 7.75" Scissors

These comfortable scissors are sharp, durable and handy, and are good for almost everything. Amazing results for such a low price

You can use them for light bonsai trimming, flower arranging, opening tough packages, cutting hair and all kinds of other tasks. Keep a pair in your kitchen, office, on your workbench
and just about everywhere

Among the best scissors/shears for the price anywhere.
One pair only 9.95
Set of 3 Only 19.95
Fertilizer Special
All of our Slow Release Pellet Fertilizers
are Now Marked Down 25%
Green Balance and Green Growth
Slow Release Pellet Fertilizers
are now Marked Down 25%
organic slow release pellets are a tried and true way
to fertilize your bonsai
Though we do sometimes supplement with liquid fertilizer
Our Green Balance and Green Growth are our first choice
This writhing snake Buttonwood belongs to Ed Trout
Including Our Famous Roshi Tools 
High Quality, Precise, Durable, Beautiful
and the prices are right!
Masters Stainless Bonsai Shears in Bamboo Box
designed by Robert Steven
one of the few items we can't discount, but it's worth every penny
We love our Tie Pots and So Do You Judging by Sales 
It's the product those of us who grow our own bonsai
have been waiting for

SPECIAL 5 Tie Pots for Only 65.00
 
Tie Pots Enhance Root Development
and good root development is a must for good ramification
and for stronger, faster growing trees
But that's not all... transplanting is a breeze
(you use the knobs to wire them in)
And of course, there's guy wiring (the knobs again)

GROW YOUR BONSAI WITH TIE POTS
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