How To Make A Pine Bonsai

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • In this video I take a field grown pine and shape it into a bonsai.
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  • @lebronjamessss-k4u
    @lebronjamessss-k4u 4 роки тому +181

    "All these little secrets are worth a fortune but I give them away for free"
    We are so lucky that you are willing to share your experience.

    • @mikeemmons1079
      @mikeemmons1079 3 роки тому +7

      He reminds me very much of my neighbour, growing up. Except he was Portuguese and his deal was grafting. Granny, Mac, Delicious apple tree in one corner, and a peach, plum in another. Grape vines everywhere.. Wasted nothing. His fence posts and gate were recycled pipes. Showed me how to make wine over the course of my 10th year. His vegetable gardens were a work of art. Dude always had a kind word and would explain anything he was working on in excellent detail.

  • @jpc1147
    @jpc1147 4 роки тому +105

    Thank you, Mr.Chen for all your teaching, I am just starting my journey into Bonsai and haven't much money so I appreciate all your money-saving tips. I like how you use less than perfect trees in your lessons for those are the trees I can afford. Again Thank You, Mr.Chen you are appreciated.

    • @steveanacorteswa3979
      @steveanacorteswa3979 4 роки тому +4

      In the fall there can be great deals on the Charlie Brown trees nobody wants, you can also as your nursery or Home Depot type store if they have any damaged trees, most times they put them in a separate area till they heal but they sell them pretty discounted so visit often and be their friend so they tell you about the new stuff.

    • @DylanPiper
      @DylanPiper 4 роки тому

      Jpc 11 same!

    • @bonsaibaby8257
      @bonsaibaby8257 2 роки тому

      How’s it going with your bonsai journey?

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 4 роки тому +54

    Beautiful video! Your conversational style is perfect! You make the viewer feel like you are talking just to them. The common sense you teach is not only good for bonsai. Thank-you for the wonderful videos!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому +10

      Thank you for your feedback - it helps me to gauge what my viewers like or dislike.

  • @kendude8089
    @kendude8089 4 роки тому +40

    " It's not a bad - little tree- it just needs some love" Charlie Brown!

  • @howbigisyourlove
    @howbigisyourlove 4 роки тому +25

    I have been fascinated with Bonsai all my life but never explored it due to believing it was too expensive to achieve any masterpieces .. thank you for showing us how to make treasures for any garden.. these videos i just discovered of your work make my heart jump .. wonderful work and excellent knowledge

  • @youngwillie9502
    @youngwillie9502 4 роки тому +14

    Thank you for giving me something to watch besides virus hysteria.
    Much needed.
    Many people online who are stuck at home ask for suggestions for things to do and watch.
    I point them to your videos and say
    "If you can't go outside where you live look at Peter Chan's gardens."

    • @steveanacorteswa3979
      @steveanacorteswa3979 4 роки тому +1

      I have so many trees I clipped wires on, they were starting to cut in early spring, now I have a LOT of wiring to do so I fill my time pretty well between Bonsai and my Sailboat.

    • @youngwillie9502
      @youngwillie9502 4 роки тому

      @@steveanacorteswa3979 Thanks to much cutting in the fall I have a great deal of material this spring.
      Better too much material than to little. Good times.

  • @Tarian_475
    @Tarian_475 4 роки тому +170

    People always give funny looks when I say I re-use wire. I’ve had the same two rolls of 2 & 3mm wires for almost 10 years

    • @syltis1994
      @syltis1994 4 роки тому +2

      I assume this is only possible with copper wire, as my aluminium wire breaks when bent to much. I read somewhere that copper-wire will harden up when bent. Is that not a challenge when reusing wire?

    • @giuseppebonatici7169
      @giuseppebonatici7169 4 роки тому +4

      @@syltis1994 you can re-anneal it with heat. after annealing, you can also twist it with a hand drill and a good anchor point and you can straighten if you need a really straight and hardened piece, for some reason. the trick with the hand drill can become dangerous if you don't have a good anchor and/or the wire has hardened to much (as it can spring back and do serious havoc). I always make sure that the wire is soft. Some insane people do it with soft steel wire and, for some reason, the wire didn't exploded. I consider that risky.
      the hardening process is what makes the wire durable, as reduces plastic deformation, but also increases the risk of brittle fracture. I have no experience with aluminium wire, but maybe it's because it hardens to much, or it could happen because the wire loss to much material in some place. if it happens because hardening, annealing should solve it. if not, well, it scrap then.

    • @matthewmuller7429
      @matthewmuller7429 4 роки тому +4

      And all this time I've wasted mine. But there are certain moments when a trees branches are just too delicate to unwind for me.

    • @MightyGodofGods
      @MightyGodofGods 4 роки тому +1

      @@giuseppebonatici7169 great idea, thanks.

    • @steveanacorteswa3979
      @steveanacorteswa3979 4 роки тому +6

      @@matthewmuller7429 Yes, if it's a large branch I unwind, on my maples and small branches no way, I cut it off, I have a huge pile, don't know if it can be recycled but it looks cool, maybe cast it in resin as art.

  • @billiamc1969
    @billiamc1969 4 роки тому +4

    My motto is fix what's broken and buy less often...the planet would be a way better place for all life forms...I learn so much from this guy.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому

      Thank you - nice to know that you share my philosophy or less waste.

  • @j.d.8075
    @j.d.8075 4 роки тому +4

    "every tree has potential"
    ...another pearl of wisdom in another masterclass
    learnt so much once again

  • @AleksAndra-if8xg
    @AleksAndra-if8xg 3 роки тому +1

    Every single peace of your speak is helpful. So much love from Serbia ❤️

  • @spiritsoul2396
    @spiritsoul2396 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful! Thank you Sir.
    For anyone criticizing this gentleman's work, you are wasting your time. His genius and the decisions made are like the moves of a professional chess player, at least five to ten years ahead of your perception.

  • @najamulhassan1962
    @najamulhassan1962 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks to your videos. I now have 2 bonsai. A Japanese Maple and a Chir Pine. 😊

  • @nathanielscreativecollecti6392
    @nathanielscreativecollecti6392 2 роки тому +2

    I don't know who's criticizing your magic. I find it very relaxing and enjoy seeing the process. I'd like to do it myself this spring.

  • @BenBSeattle
    @BenBSeattle 4 роки тому +25

    Ok that wire trick has made my day. Thank you

  • @purushottamkute7485
    @purushottamkute7485 4 роки тому +13

    Watching your video is like diving into sea of knowledge !!! Lots of love from india 😊

  • @lauranatalie1434
    @lauranatalie1434 3 роки тому +5

    I wish I could come over and straighten all of your wires in exchange for your knowledge!

  • @arronsmith909
    @arronsmith909 4 роки тому

    I’ll be honest I started bonsai about 1 year ago now at 17 years old and I didn’t really take too much notice of my trees the one I forgot about completely and unfortunately didn’t survive but I now have a seed grown ash and maple tree and my Chinese elm survived my lack of care, after finding this Channel and seeing the passion that this man has for these trees has helped me to find my love and passion for them also, over these past coming months I’ve discovered the true art and possibilities of bonsai and have found my trees very therapeutic to work on, if you were to meet me you’d think I’d want nothing to do with the hobby because of my crowd/appearance with the judgmental attitudes that most in Britain have today but this has made me realise that people are so wrong no matter who your are what your crowds like rough or wealthy this hobby is for anyone so I’d like to thank not just peter who explains everything but to everyone you see in these videos for helping me find my passion for bonsai and encouraging others like me to take it up I’m now 18 And hope to carry this on til 88 thank you all once again

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому

      Thank you Arron - if you could visit our Nursery after the lockdown - I would love to meet you. Nice to meet a young person who has a passion for bonsai.

  • @darrellr1362
    @darrellr1362 3 роки тому +3

    I am amazed at what you are able to create from trees that I initially see so little potential from. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

  • @oneandonlyjaybee
    @oneandonlyjaybee 4 роки тому +6

    I collected seeds from local Scots pines in my area and to my surprise almost all germinated and are now into their 3rd year. I've put (re-used) wire on most of them this year and it looks like I will have several trees to work on in the coming years. I have given several away as gifts due to having so many. If you like pines then give it a go if you have any growing near you. I just put the seeds in seedling compost in the autumn and left them outside.

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 4 роки тому +8

    A fine Future pine bonsai indeed, Thx for sharing Peter and can't wait for the next one.. stay safe to all..cheers😇

  • @rajivajha8832
    @rajivajha8832 3 роки тому +4

    I'm impressed to see you reuse the wire. I've been doing it too rather hesitantly.
    You can even straighten thicker wire by annealing it gently over a flame and straighten it

  • @jimbersmcimbers
    @jimbersmcimbers 4 роки тому +30

    Hot cross buns in the toaster, coffee in the cafetiere, Peter on the telly!

  • @cldavis33
    @cldavis33 2 роки тому

    I have doing bonsai for so long....I must say, I still love the natural beauty of an untrained white pine, and acer palmatums. So naturally beautiful with zero pruning. All good but that thick bushy white pine to me is a thing of absolute beauty.

  • @alicer3423
    @alicer3423 4 роки тому +2

    Mr. Chan, I love to see all that you do at your nursery. You have great energy.

  • @ziarahim2583
    @ziarahim2583 5 місяців тому

    Oh man the bottle brush reference 😂 now I cannot forget it!!

  • @PatriciaAnnGriggs
    @PatriciaAnnGriggs 3 роки тому

    The little Pine tree came out so VERY VERY Beautiful

  • @jlistsaak2816
    @jlistsaak2816 3 роки тому +5

    I am going into the woods tomorrow and dig out a pine to make a bonsai myself ☺️❤️

  • @timdady4660
    @timdady4660 2 роки тому

    Peter ,brilliant way to straighten wire , you are a genius.

  • @cadfaiel
    @cadfaiel 4 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed the pine video very much. It is nice to be ”talked” to rather than to be ”talked” at. Thank you!

    • @steveanacorteswa3979
      @steveanacorteswa3979 4 роки тому

      Best part about Master Chans videos, he doesn't stop working to talk, there is no wasted time, Peter is never "Greedy" with our time, why I always enjoy them.

  • @flemishbear9658
    @flemishbear9658 4 роки тому +4

    Just started with bonsai. Haven’t bought anything thus far, using the things I have laying around. copper wire mostly. When stripped copper looks nice I think. I love working with pine!

  • @003Chel
    @003Chel 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful, I'm going to make bonsai from all my local Scottish trees, birch, pine Rowan.

  • @bahcedefteri
    @bahcedefteri 4 роки тому +3

    Hello. Thank you for this video from Turkey!

  • @jamaxk1373
    @jamaxk1373 22 дні тому

    "I never really liked pines" I didn't either, until I saw a Japanese 5 needle on one of your videos on its own roots. That made me like pines

  • @Sweyn.Vagabond
    @Sweyn.Vagabond 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all your amazing and valuable tips that you give us for free!

  • @ITookYourBic
    @ITookYourBic 3 роки тому

    (Just started doing Bonsai as of spring 2021) I just found a bunch of baby pines around the yard and out front. Didn't even think of it tell I saw one then realized they were everywhere. I probably have 20 plus baby pines. Hopefully they survive. Plus thank you for that wire trick I got a box for all the wire I'll probably one day have!

  • @claudemirbarbosa8414
    @claudemirbarbosa8414 3 роки тому +2

    Você é o melhor professor de bonsai que vi até hoje muito bem explicado parabéns 🇧🇷

  • @andreaarmani3123
    @andreaarmani3123 4 роки тому +1

    The people say this is not a masterpice should know that for create a "masterpice" you must start from a very joung plat work on it for at last 50 years and if you are a bonsai master you obtain a "masterpice". I'm a simple man that enjoy have some nice plants and work on it, for me your tutorials are amazin and help me to devolop new skils.
    Sorry for my bad english.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your comment - your English is very good. I would not be able to communicate in your language

  • @nicoferreres8422
    @nicoferreres8422 4 роки тому +7

    He is so cute, this video was so relaxing to watch :') I just got my first 2 bonsais from seeds, they're still germinating so still a long process to go... but I hope they survive and grow so I can follow your advice and videos!

  • @hulz
    @hulz 4 роки тому +2

    Happy to be the first to thank you for your amazing work Peter!!

  • @GUNJASLINGER
    @GUNJASLINGER Рік тому

    Brother you are an inspiration to me and many more people

  • @user-bv7iw3wn3v
    @user-bv7iw3wn3v Рік тому

    I want to plant/ having a bonsai then I saw this vid its very helpful and easy to understand thabk you ❤

  • @derek7676
    @derek7676 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you that was most informative and I gladly appreciate you sharing your knowledge and wisdom

  • @stevesnow5461
    @stevesnow5461 4 роки тому +4

    You are truly a master. Your videos are beautiful gifts. Thank you & All the Best.... Steve in NM/USA

  • @WGH-ef5ze
    @WGH-ef5ze 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks much for the lesson

  • @IrishAnonymous01
    @IrishAnonymous01 4 роки тому

    I like the idea of buying a bonsai from you but also having its creation video on youtube to watch. Adds a bit of story to the trees life.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому

      Yes we do sell the trees I make on my videos. Many in fact have been sold. Tell me which one? Is it this one ? Email our office

    • @IrishAnonymous01
      @IrishAnonymous01 4 роки тому

      peter chan - Someday Peter! Currently in college so money a bit stretched at the moment.

  • @NgluyukMbonsai
    @NgluyukMbonsai 2 роки тому

    thank you om.. for the inspiration on how to tidy up bonsai so that it becomes character..

  • @jeepgurl1379
    @jeepgurl1379 3 роки тому

    I appreciate you showing us this technique!

  • @lucabaldoni8911
    @lucabaldoni8911 2 роки тому

    Peter you are a gem!!!

  • @maxinla2501
    @maxinla2501 4 роки тому +21

    3:51 I saw that there is a big rock on the right of your desk for putting several bonsais on it. Could you make a video to show us how ? 😃

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому +30

      Thanks for reminding me. I will do that in the next couple of weeks.

    • @maxinla2501
      @maxinla2501 4 роки тому +1

      peter chan Thanks ! :)

    • @YunaOnHome
      @YunaOnHome 4 роки тому

      That be awesome to see if not buy something with so much character.

  • @joanscott9323
    @joanscott9323 4 роки тому +1

    Another wonderful video! Thank you, Sir!! I will add small pines to my nursery visits! Really appreciate you showing each step, as well. It helps so much when we actually try to make our own!

  • @jodidonaldson2923
    @jodidonaldson2923 Рік тому

    He makes this look easy!

  • @frederikpeter5208
    @frederikpeter5208 3 роки тому +2

    what a legend!

  • @israelclayman
    @israelclayman 4 роки тому

    I love that I can hear you now in your videos and I thank you and appreciate you for sharing all your knowledge for free

  • @nancyfahey7518
    @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому +1

    This little pine I dug up from my sister's walking path grows so fast and vigorous. It has tripled in size in one year. All the back budding is amazing. Thank you for all your instructions.

  • @ghostinthenutshell3207
    @ghostinthenutshell3207 3 роки тому

    Thank you for all your wonderful work and educational videos 🙏✂️🌳♥️

  • @paullill5604
    @paullill5604 4 роки тому +1

    17 weeks now of Sunday breakfast with Peter.
    As an electrician I always straighten and reuse wire.
    Old electrical cable get stripped by hand and annealed on the bbq saves me £££££££££’s
    Stay safe stay well all.

    • @nancyfahey7518
      @nancyfahey7518 4 роки тому +4

      My son just started Friday as an electrician. As an apprentice I think. I see a great future for my trees. And my son of course.🙂

  • @mseansymonds
    @mseansymonds 4 роки тому +1

    Like! others, I just want to say - thank you! Your video's are a meditative moment for me. We are truly blessed to not only learn some amazing skills but also, witness the Wisdom Of Your Experience and the Beauty of your talent. Thank you!

  • @donaldslovey338
    @donaldslovey338 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful tree love it

  • @roinjames3450
    @roinjames3450 3 роки тому

    Really! Thumbs down for free tuition from humble greatness? Some people huh!!! I am hooked!

  • @cdh79
    @cdh79 4 роки тому +5

    ..just have a film crew follow you around constantly, and we'll be happy :D

  • @wdrury1
    @wdrury1 4 роки тому +12

    another way to straighten wire is use pliers both ends of the wire and pull as hard and fast as you can..works even better if you lay it in the sun for a few min to warm it up

  • @sofiapachon5322
    @sofiapachon5322 2 місяці тому

    Amazing tips! Thank you so much.

  • @Nightsoil626
    @Nightsoil626 4 роки тому +3

    It"s great that you re-use wire there is too much waste in this world,looking forward to visiting your nursery when the lockdown ends.

  • @stuartbaines2843
    @stuartbaines2843 4 роки тому +1

    Look forward to seeing your old Larch budding on old wood 👍

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому +3

      There is a Larch video coming soon. I made it over a month ago. Too many videos in the pipeline

    • @lizlapre1512
      @lizlapre1512 4 роки тому +1

      @@peterchan3100 no such thing as too many videos from you!

  • @anjasemiz4336
    @anjasemiz4336 2 роки тому

    I really like your videos and your wunderful work. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from germany😊

  • @matthewmuller7429
    @matthewmuller7429 4 роки тому +1

    So sweet of you Peter!

  • @langvy463
    @langvy463 2 роки тому

    Thanks Mr Chan for a very useful video!

  • @dodool6332
    @dodool6332 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @jeanhawken4482
    @jeanhawken4482 2 роки тому

    Really good. Lots of tips. Thank you

  • @emijuman1397
    @emijuman1397 3 роки тому

    Love the wire straightener trick!😂

  • @believe2261
    @believe2261 3 роки тому

    Subscribed, I love your videos and I’ve started to become a bonsai apprentice and watch all your videos. I sell them now and make quite a bit of money here in Japan. Thank you !

  • @mercamg9312
    @mercamg9312 10 місяців тому

    Great video as always.
    l can see three branches half way up that are at one junction on the trunk.
    l believe the 3 branches should be reduced to 2 to reduce trunk swelling and chance of inverse taper.
    Otherwise will be great in the future.

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail 2 роки тому

    Bonsai is so peaceful and Zen. Step one: stab it in the heart and slice it down the spine!

  • @BoyKnitter
    @BoyKnitter 4 роки тому

    such a generous teacher! thank you for another great video and glimpse into the artist's workshop!

  • @Vassoler19
    @Vassoler19 4 роки тому

    I absolutely love these videos... Always learn new techniques and respect for the materiais, both living and tools!

  • @SevericK_BooM
    @SevericK_BooM 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect video. I have been growing a U.S. coastal redwood, and this video helps a lot

  • @mattgrant2089
    @mattgrant2089 2 роки тому

    those wire tips! great stuff

  • @mrrmager
    @mrrmager 4 роки тому +1

    I would love to see a video about when and how to remove wire. And also rewiring. Thanks for the wonderful videos. You are a great teacher.

  • @k.mbooth4046
    @k.mbooth4046 4 роки тому +1

    "Pull it. on a piece of metal-wood and there you are - you have a piece of wire absolutely straight" Kudos to the bonsai master who always has wood on his mind. :)

  • @katiecanine4548
    @katiecanine4548 4 роки тому +1

    In the beginning I couldn't really envision this as a bonsai but of course I knew I would be shown otherwise. 😁 Even if the tree still has to grow into its full potential it already looks really nice. ☺️ So this was very helpful. 👍

  • @stevelacroix2917
    @stevelacroix2917 4 роки тому

    Peter, I straighten wire by chucking one end in a drill, and putting the other end into a vice. When you turn the drill, it straightens the wire right up!

  • @memberphil
    @memberphil 2 роки тому

    Thank you for telling to reuse wire! Other bonsai teachers should do that too! To me reused wire works as well as new wire!!!

  • @steveanacorteswa3979
    @steveanacorteswa3979 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video Peter, I love my pines and picea, my picea are growing their 2nd season needles and it's hard not to be amazed at what I cut up and looked like an ugly tree now look amazing, pads are filling in, over 100 trees now and 100 babies I grew from seed with another 50 in the grow light, don't know where I will put them all but it's fun for now, really had some great luck using dollar store plastic colanders, my seedlings really seem to get a nice boost and more fine roots instead of just a tap root, mixed bonsai soil and sphagnum, they REALLY like the moss and had to pull the fine roots from it, I may try wrapping the first nebari level of roots just for that reason to see how it works. Was hoping to do the Bristlecones this year but California isn't going to open anytime soon, maybe we can do a "Peter in the Pines" Bonsai class there, the fish hatchery in Bishop (base camp) is just beautiful, large ponds and giant trout.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 4 роки тому +1

      I always like to hear what you are unto with your trees.

    • @steveanacorteswa3979
      @steveanacorteswa3979 4 роки тому

      @@peterchan3100 I just dug up 16 baby maples from under a tree, now you have me hooked on maples

  • @uberrandomperson
    @uberrandomperson 3 роки тому

    imma go out to the forest tomorrow and get myself a bonsai pine lol

  • @gabijones2445
    @gabijones2445 4 роки тому

    Thank you Mr. Chan. May you, your family and staff, stay well.

  • @lucky1u
    @lucky1u 4 роки тому

    Cool wire straightening trick.

  • @mikeanzarouth518
    @mikeanzarouth518 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the bonsai lesson

  • @hockeymike333
    @hockeymike333 4 роки тому

    Great wire straightening technique

  • @MrCxmx
    @MrCxmx 4 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Brazil. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it has been very useful. You are a true Sensei.

  • @lunastarr3367
    @lunastarr3367 7 місяців тому

    Hello Mr. Chen, Could I please become your apprentice? I have always loved and grown plants but I have recently grown an deep fascination for Bonsai and I can tell you are a great teacher and have a lot to teach. I am a great student and fast learner!

  • @anathema157
    @anathema157 2 роки тому

    Very nice video. Thx you !

  • @hardy5288
    @hardy5288 3 роки тому

    Great stuff, it looks brilliant.

  • @joannamcpeak7531
    @joannamcpeak7531 Рік тому

    Happy trees

  • @mehrzadvahedi796
    @mehrzadvahedi796 3 роки тому

    I love your work

  • @baotrinh3052
    @baotrinh3052 3 роки тому

    Love your work. You are amazing

  • @jacktao5448
    @jacktao5448 4 роки тому

    Hi Peter great demo. Can you pls show us some demos how to create shohin bonsai? In today's increasingly more dense accommodation living in cities, most young people only have balconies to grow small bonsais. Appreciate if you can share some info on shohin growing tips. Thanks.

  • @Dovietail
    @Dovietail 2 роки тому

    OMG! It's a Charlie Brown Christmas tree!

  • @AdekYunet
    @AdekYunet 2 роки тому

    Terimakasih sudah berbagi teori soal bonsai pak.

  • @frankfrei-b9902
    @frankfrei-b9902 4 роки тому +1

    Wow. Thanks for the trick with the chair!

  • @TheAnonymousPunter
    @TheAnonymousPunter 2 роки тому +2

    How long do you usually leave the wires in place at a time? Nice video, thanks.