If you've got it flaunt it - Bonsai Makeovers 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video I talk you through the many aspects of valuing a Bonsai. I then prune and repot three of lovely Maples Maple.
The last tree that I look at is a Japanese Hornbeam
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Peter just so that you know, times when you are “just rambling on” are some of my favorite parts of your videos. Your just rambling on it’s still very informative for a lot of people
I have never been so happy at 3 in the morning. 🥰
you should sleep more
Why?
Really, I could help with that……
@@SubjectiveFunny I am a bartender. I don’t sleep well either way, but on a different schedule.
@@satorigardenaksasbonsai.1321 because Peter is the best. His videos are what I watch when I’m going to bed, and I was thrilled one I haven’t seen popped up at that moment. 🤷🏼♀️
I just picked up a 12" wide Kousa Dogwood stump from the side of the road that a neighbor pulled out and threw away. It has two 3" wide branches cut about 10" long and one ugly shoot for a 'third' branch. I cleaned out the rootball to discover a strangeling root that cause massive swelling above which I removed. The stump alone is about the size of a soccer ball. It is my super ugly bonsai and I love it! 100% character. Maybe it will be a beauty in a few years, trash to treasure. Thanks Peter!
It seems to me that if the purpose of bonsai is to make a small tree look like a scaled down old tree, then that first one would have the simulated age of around 200 years. A tree that old would have gone through so much in it's life that it could never possibly look perfect. A tree that old would look GNARLY. That tree has the appearance that it has gone through numerous lightning strikes, broken limbs and all kinds of weather cycles in it's 200 years of life. It would definitely have a gnarled appearance, which this one does. I find that infinitely more valuable than a tree that is perfectly manicured like a show poodle.
You are so right !
My new 3 step Sunday morning plan...
Bagels..Espresso...Herons vid...
Tidy !
You are right about people who can just criticize; when I started with bonsai, it was very frustrating because i have just met people who told me that trees were too young to start with, taper or nebari weren't Japanesly perfect, that I had to find the "right perfect (expensive) material" for bonsai or it was better to change hobby, that ficus trees were not considered bonsai and bla bla bla. Then I realized that bonsai is enjoyable even if you haven't the exhibition trees and there is always room for improvement and fun, even if you start from seedlings
I have seen it all - having been the Chairman of one of the biggest clubs in the Uk during the '70s & '80s, I know what its like. As you can guess I wasn't the most popular person for my frank views.
unfortunately, bonsai environment can be very snobbish and people like you are always considered annoying
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my favorite part of your comment is the word "Japanesely" you do you babe :)
Yeah old bonsai has to start out as young bonsai
Peter is definitely a master of the seriously simple as he sees the obvious and finds a solution that way.
I like the expression - "seriously simple" ! All the world's best solutions are the simple ones.
@@peterchan3100 "Seriously simple" is the best expression I found. I am an engineer, my English is scholar (proficiency cerficate from Cambridge university) and I am from Portugal. Greetings.
I like your attitude, Peter. Plus you're the best teacher by far on youtube. Look for the beauty, not the flaws.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Everyone is different and so are trees. I like the knots, twists and scars it makes the tree have more character that it's been through some hard times and survived. And it looks spooky 😂
Love watching these, learn so much from them.
Good morning from Trinidad.☕
Mr Chan, if you, or any person knowledgeable in bonsai, saw mine, you would all die laughing. I've never been good at bonsai and the fact is I never will be. But the pleasure I get from just sitting amongst them, is just immeasurable. I feel absolute peace just looking at them. So even though I know they would be a joke to others, to me they are beautiful.
Happily just sit and listen to Peter all day 😃
Iv just found your channel,an I love it ,your such a lovely man ,an thank you for sharing how to create bonsai ,I do have some my self they are over 60 years old .I just love them Ann uk xx
THE FIRST TRIDENT MAPLE IN THE VIDEO IS WONDERFUL!!!
I’ve watched your videos Peter for a couple of years now. You are by far my favorite bonsai person; and a really great human being. Would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit jealous of your life; a career nursery in historic England, touching tens of thousands of bonsais 👏👏👏
But at the same time, when you share that with us, it somehow becomes mine too! Thank you so much for that. Please keep “rambling”. 😁
this is my therapy
All I know I learned a lot from you every time I watch. thank you
love the shirt
I would give my right arm to be ambidextrous 😄. Thanks for another great video, Peter.
Are you left handed ?
The second to the last tree has a dinosaur eyeball peaking out from the trunk. I love it!!
While yes "because they're beautiful" but to me they're beautiful because they appear to be full size trees. I love trees just in general.
Another lovely Sunday morning video from Peter Chan, the Bob Ross of bonsai. I would like to say that if someone has a lifetime of experience talking a lot about a subject to lay-people is never rambling it is imparting your knowledge and I think I probably speak for many of your other viewers when I say it is always appreciated. I think some of the bigger lessons I have taken away from your videos have come from your "rambling". Thank you as ever for what you do.
17:39 - that white bag is a genius trick to learn. Thank you!
I like your words of wisdom , as much as your work.
“there is beauty in imperfection” is a wonderful comment. Thank you 👍 from Oregon Bonsai enthusiast.
Peter. You just MADE MY DAY. LOVE TO LISTEN TO YOU YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM ❤😊. And I love the new front and all it’s roots. Showing 😊. Last tree my favorite.
Very enjoyable video Peter as maple subjects are my favourite
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. contemplate that
"The Bonsai Barber "....I've learned a lot....thank you sir!
An absolute Gentleman and a treasure to all of us aspiring bonsaists. Thank you.
I really appreciate the videos for my learning about bonsai handling. Thank you Peter.
Funny I've always thought of Maples as flamboyantly masculine. Love you work on these trees!
Another great video to watch at 5:00 in the morning. Thanks and good morning everyone.
I watch you all the time. Learning about bonsai trees since i found you on utub.
Nothing good to say, do not say anything. Another great one Peter, THANKS.
Love the trunk on the first tree.
It's great to share views 🌸🌸 for us!!!
Hello all from Australia 🇦🇺. Thank you Peter Sir for sharing your knowledge.
The front that you choose for the 2nd maple looks like the Indonesian weapon called Keris. The shape of the blade is curved alternately along the way just like the trunk.
Wabi Sabi - thank you for giving words of wisdom. Your work is admirable 🙏
“Lemme just bring my famous white bag” n I was laughing 😂😂😂
Thank you for your wise words Chan! Finding the positives/getting constructive criticism is how the art of bonsai will continue to grow in the world. When someone with decades of experience snobbishly laughs/ is negative at your work (when you might only be a handful of years into it), will only discourage someone learning the art. Great reminder to be kind to one another :)
Sunday morning with Peter is always a good way to start the day. I loved how they all turned out. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Mr. Peter for the great lessons, it is the simplicity you work serves as inspiration, as you say, less is more, the beauty is not perfect but in the eyes of those who see it.
thanks for the words of wisdom you've shared for bonsai lovers.. God bless..
Nice work on all those trees 👍🌳
I just love watching your videos!
You are so interesting and talented and I have learnt alot.
My 9 yr old son is crazy about propagating plants and I think he may enjoy bonsai in the future!
He would love to see what you do!
Love the really old BONSAI trees, their like living antiques!! 🌲🌴🌳👍
The curvy trunk discovery on the maple in the unglazed rectangle pot was a very pleasant surprise. The curved roots, originally deemed a problem, now add a beautiful extension of the overall effect of this lovely tree.😃 This was an excellent example of looking for and working with the inherent beauty unique to the individual specimen. Broadening both the mind and the vision with this one!
Peter I was watch your video about bonsai about viewing a tree an making selection of what too cut. you talked about Wabi Sabi.
I wanted to know more about this word. It was a great lesson about my life and perspective.
Thank you very much.
I have commented similar things before. But I do still appreciate the sentiment that we should respect subjectivity and other people's ideas of beauty. Some things others might call ugly I find most interesting. I like the number four, so i sometimes group four little trees, but I also like to place miniature tombstones or skulls in the pot.
It's great to have you share these new views on conventinal wisdom that you've reached, as you say, in your old age.
With your insights all of us can start sooner with our own experiments with "odd" shapes.
I sincerely love your practical yet aesthetical approach to bonsai, I enjoy watching you do this every time, and although I love bonsai I myself do not have the patience or "stamina" to create these beautiful trees. Thank you for your videos. Warmest regards from The Netherlands.
"You find trees like that in nature". Absolutely, and they look good as well. Just because it does not fit the Bonsai recipe does not mean it is not a lovely piece of living art. Thanks Peter. Very interesting video.
Give them a bit more time and they'll bring anyone who buys them tons of enjoyment. Bravo Peter and Herons team, thx for sharing as always 👍. Cant wait to see the next one 🌲🙌. Cheers
I lOve your show Peter ! I love trees especially these exquisite maples and with great trunk . Thankyou for sharing so much💚 beautifuL wabi sabi
i think we learn at least equally as much when you're "not" teaching, Peter, maybe more, thank you
Glad to see Tridents making a comeback
Absolutely love, love, love the first tree. The “back” of the tree has, what looks like a knot, just like a full size tree would have. Such a talented artist. Thank you for sharing.🤗
I love your humility Peter.
I find interesting branches or small seedlings stick them in pots and see what happens. I do my own thing whilst considering advise from an expert such as you yourself.😁
Thank you Peter. I always have questions that come to mind while watching your work on maples, but by the end of your videos you have already answered them.😃 Thank you!
I could watch this guy for hours, learning while being entertained, with amazing knowledge
Thank you Peter. Your work and your words have really inspired me to do my own work and make time for my trees.
I love that your shirt looks so botanical, and the red t-shirt is so vibrant! And it is perfect to make bonsai look higher in its aesthetic value. Nice share! 🙏🙏
Sunday breakfast with Peter.
Best way to start a red. Hot day
I have 3 Tridents. 1 is quite young, and was sent to me already in a fairly shallow pot by the Bonsai nursery that sold it, so it hasnt thickened much over the years I've had it. ( about 8 years now ) I have been trying to develop it, but its quite puzzling.
The other two, I got from a Bonsai nursery here as Pre-Bonsai, 12 years old, with 1.5 inch trunks, and Have me completely stumped as to what and how to start. Not even really sure of WHEN, certain things should be done. Most people on here have different advice. Its a bit nerve racking. Watching you makes me want to start doing SOMETHING, but the fear of doing something devastating, holds me back. Love watching you do exhibitions like this, helps me to understand better what I should be trying to do..maybe...
Thank you.... 🙏 😔 🙏
Dr. Chan,,,, there is so much knowledge....
🙏🖖🙏
You're like the Bob Ross of bonsai.
I wonder how you learnt so good English.... you are so professional in your work... I salute you sir.
I learnt my English in India Sharma-ji.
Profound philosophy lessons today! Yes! Look to enjoy, to find beauty. I'm so glad you introduced me to the concept of wabi sabi. Thank you for giving me permission to like what I like in bonsai. I liked what you said about bonsai so manicured that they look plastic.
I don't know anything about bonsai but 30:10 that root looks lovely, I wouldn't cut or hide.
I don't think the beauty is the only thing that holds cost.
Bonsai from famous bonsai masters and famous locations especially in Japan will always hold a higher premium, a tree from such a place with age over 40-50years even more so.
Any tree also featured in a book or has been a show winner will also hold a premium on its pricetag.
There is that as well - like Princess Diana's old car which sold recently
Great video Peter, love this tree ,you are amazing to watch. Jane 🇬🇧😊❤️
Amazing peter
I love this tree. What a beauty!!
Thanks Peter! Great video, loved it. Maples, both trident/Japanese are my favorite
Look natural i love it
Hey PCAS, get ya coffee on and sit back 😉
That third one, I spotted the sinuous nature of its trunk as you turned it back and forth, so glad you found it too.
I LOVE UNCLE AND I LOVE BONSAI . I START TO BONSAI
Mr. Chan, You are an artist and a fantastic teacher. I love your work and also love the maples as you do.
I want to say how strange it is I feel when what I see you say the next moment or what you say I look and agree 100%, makes me feel like some lost in Europe Chinese roots in me :D
Peter, you made my dag. Again❤️
Loved the veil analogy, it adds mystery to a tree to hide bits.
Thank You Peter. You are the man!
Thanks Peter for another great video.
Just have to love them all!
I am 29, turn 30 in March. I decided recently that bonsai will be my official new passion hobby. I am looking forward to the spring next year with much anticipation and excitement. :)
I also have a nice Japanese maple in my yard, I hope to successfully take some cuttings and grow some bonsai out of it next year.
I absolutely love this channel! Thanks for making such fascinating and wonderfully educational videos.
That hornbeam pair is very beautiful! Personally instead of wiring the left branch of the right tree up I'd look at bending the next (center/upright) one down into that open space, opening up the crown a bit in the process ...
Beautiful explanation!
Great life lessons and bonsai to. Excellent
Great show
There is no such thing as an ugly tree. Thanks for showing us how to improve them Peter.
Only ugly people with negative views.
@@katman734 - Well said - what you say is so true.
Thank you so much Peter for your discussion about why we do bonsai at the start of this video. Sometimes I feel crazy that I have adopted this art but I do get taken in by the beauty of it all when I practice it. Thank you for the wisdom you share.
Very nice love your video thank you
I love that tree! I wish I could buy it🥰
"Sherman!...No matter what....you...got...to... strut!"
Great video love it. You are so good with talking about bonsias.
Oh boy, that's a great shirt. I love it!
I agree with everyone has a different view of beauty and its perfectly alright. We all have a preference and what we find attractive that others may detest. I just feel bad for trees when they get chopped so much. Where sometimes they looked better more natural than severely chopped back. Although I do understand it for bonsai as you need to guide it and allow it to stay small to create something different