Your not looking at the camera is not a problem for this viewer. Just watching you while you work your "magic" and listening to your commentary is just fine by me. My first exposure to Bonsai trees occurred more than forty years ago (I am in the 71st year of my life) at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in New York City. The Gardens have a sizable area modeled after a Japanese garden where one can leisurely wander about and be surrounded by a never ending panorama of beauty. Walking through it left me with an indelible fascination with the Japanese aesthetic. An impressive collection of highly valued Bonsai trees is one of the Garden's major attractions and can be viewed in the Garden's green house. I recently started feeling a resurgence of interest in Bonsai after seeing a workshop on wiring and trimming a Bonsai through a glass storefront. It was being conducted in a coffee shop of all places. Rather than attending such a dubious workshop, I have decided to follow your presentations over the internet and try my hand at this beautiful art. Thank you for your willingness to share your valuable knowledge, experience and skills.
I love that there is no waste. I’m always amazed at how you think about the trees and their natural motion that contributes to a bonsai look. I’m gonna have to visit you…I’m coming from California 🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽
I appreciate all of the "behind the scenes" aspects of your videos. It gives one a fuller context for what is possible in bonsai than what can be offered by books.
Not only do I like your long videos I go back and watch them over and over again in case I missed something and every time I do find things that I had forgotten about, thanks for posting so much. love and peace from Windham New York
Your videos are wonderful and never too long. You are an exceptional teacher and without your training I would be in the dark on all of this. Excellent job….thank you.
I love these long videos were you take a bunch of trees and show us what you're doing in explaining what you're doing with each one of them. If the greatest learning tool ever. I know when I start my 1st banzai from nursery stock I have a's large amount of knowledge planted in my brain by watching you.
You are a wonder! All of those trees are beautiful! Trees are my absolute favorite plant. I have pictures of them everywhere in our house and am always looking for more. You have inspired me and my daughter to start bonsai trees. When we start watching your videos we can't stop and end up watching late into the night. Thank you so much for sharing your love and knowledge, We'll be watching!
I bought a 1 gallon maple today and didn’t realize the nebari could be so far under the soil! Thanks for showing me with this video, the trunk looks so much better now that I dug the nebari out!
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos. Straight to the point, and no hard and fast rules. Thank you Mr. Chan for your positive, energetic, and realness on life. #HeronsBonsai
Love your trees...your old maple trees here in your video look much like the ones surrounding my area...The trees here are at least 100+ years old...the center of these old trees often rot out and become hollow....octopus looking......but this big tree has much determination it stills grows on....occationally sacrificing a large limb. The seeds start easily but grow so fast putting roots down fast. It's like mastering a giant... Yours are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I've had a mulberry growing in a black plastic pot just like those maples for at least 5 years now. When I went to take it up off the ground, it had 2 huge roots growing down through the holes in the bottom of the pot and it was really anchored to the ground. I had to work at cutting those two large roots in order to get the pot and tree off the ground and up onto my back deck to work on it. It is really looking nice. I am REALLY enjoying your videos!
Love the long videos. I agree that if you love life any thing you do is/should be enjoyable. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Would love to see a video of a day with Peter Chan.
Love the video. Instructional is great but to just watch you work is very beneficial to see. Thank you Peter for taking the time to teach the world your craft.
I think the longer videos are more beneficial to learn from because of your providing different examples in which we see how to you design and problem solve. It’s a privilege to watch a master work magic 🪄
I’ve been interested in bonsais for about a year it’s fascinating how you say I’ve had this for 32 years it just amazes me amazing Thank you for all the secrets for free I like free ^.^ your awesome heron
Hi Peter, I share your love of large bonsai's, can you do a video on how you treat them in the field ? More specific what you do with the roots ? Just cut them with a spade every year ? Or cut them with rootcutters ? Thanks in advance ! Greets Pieter from Belgium
@@spacecoastbonsai1421 I was just at my sister's place in Florida, and she has tons of little oaks popping up where one was taken out 2-3 years ago. I thought it was just acorns sprouting, but when i went to collect a couple, i noticed they were all spreading by runners! I didn't know oaks did that. Can't wait to see what becomes of the ones i collected.
I get them as seedlings in my garden. There are many around in my area. Got a couple growing in pots as a patio tree. You have given me some ideas though. I have the same with ash trees and especially birch trees. They show up as seedling in my garden and I put them in a pot. I love this channel!
These vids are amazing. I have a 4 foot pine in my yard that has a beautiful twist and I chopped and chopped and it is so Pretty! Im inspired by these vids. I love his discussion during the processes
I enjoy every video, no matter how long or short. You have taught me a great deal with your examples and explanations. You are truly an example of a wise bonsai daddy, to me. Look forward to every upload. Thank you.
Thanks for another great video, I've learned so much watching you. There's really no limit to how long of a video I'd watch from you. The longer the better!
I personaly want to see this types of video from you. It's very helpful for beginners, those who are interested to create a bonsai. So it's my request please do this type of video more and more.
Thank you Peter for the videos. I have also bought your book from Amazon that I read to learn more. It inspired me to write my book, Cannabis- Bonsai growing techniques and Why. You have inspired me and other's to love nature. Thank you, Blessings to you and yours!
It is just so incredibly interesting to watch you work. Along with your encyclopedic knowledge that you reliably sprinkle in with your commentary, your channel is very educational and gratifying. Thank you!
Slow is better than dead. You do you. I love Peter's work but am terrified of Making a beautiful dead tree because my tree was not as healthy as his. Please tell me if I'm wrong. Just include how to fix my self.
I think that there are 2 key factors here: first he knows very well how healthy the tree is and second if anything goes a little south he'll know how to fix it
so much knowledge absolutely wonderful gift to give love the long video really able to provide a cross section of material I'm looking at roots on my field maplt in a different light thank you
I love watching you work And retaining you’re Knowledge on Bonsai you’re so inspiring!-you are my Teacher ,my Mentor for this Beautiful yet addicting art that I’ve been doing for 6-7 yrs you’ve change my life in the best and most Honorable way🌱
Greetings from Poland. Thank you for all your videos and sharing your knowledge. I also work on field maples, also oaks, hazel nuts, mountain ashes and one horse chestnut. Yet my real bonsai journey started only a few years ago. You are my master. Thank you again.
Thank you Mr Chan, I watch all of you video's and have some of you books and still find something new each time i watch or reread your books .I have many field maples one of which is a shohin which is around 25 years old growing over a rock which i did 20+ years ago after reading one of your books ,you have always been an inspiration.once again ,Thank you
Thank you for your kind comments - Books did meet a need but I would never consider writing a bonsai book again because it is not the same doing and explaining things via the digital media.
It always amazes me how you know the years you have acquired and worked on each tree! Yes, I love the longer videos. When you show many examples it is extremely helpful for developing an understanding of the principles you are working from. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos! When you work on a tree, are you always trimming to what you envision as the final height? Or are there exceptions to this?
Was inspired to look into the root cutting issue... done basic genetics, done some horticultural classes, understand very basic chemistry, understand basic propagation techniques... made some bullet point questions for myself...
I am very new to bonsai. I always used to see amazing bonsai and think I could never do that. But you make everything seem so achievable! Love the channel and all the information you give. I now have two bonsai I've done myself and I'm definitely addicted! 😊👍
Thank you Peter for your videos, they are in fact, an eye opener for me. I am watching the videos during lockdown and I have been able to do some creative gardening after watching your videos. Regards from Darjeeling, India.
I love watching these long videos to get an understanding of the whole process. No one else on UA-cam offers so much detail, so necessary to build a larger knowledge base. I thank you for being so willing to share what you know with us all. Another quick question...how long can a plant sit out on the counter with it’s roots exposed before it starts to damage the plant? (I used to grow small Bonsai about 20 years ago in Massachusetts, but when I moved to Wyoming where the climate is soooo dry, I failed with them all for lack of adequate water. I guess I should have watered them 4 times a day and really had no idea how different the climate was. Since watching your videos I am now looking at the local plants for ideas. How about a sagebrush bonsai? The smell would be fantastic )
Thank you for your video I have many Japanese maples. Purple, red, orange, and yellow. My year is beautiful, I am glad to know what to do for my trees and. Seedlings. I am looking forward to putting your lessons into action.
hello Peter, thanks for your insights of your secrets. I would probably need two days for the amount of trees. Based on your videos, I see what is possible. Do not worry about rooting. Thanks again
After finding this channel I find myself always looking at plants and trees, in a new way.
Same here
Same here
same lol. Its so incredible , i see a tree on the street and my mind go crazy
Me too 🤣I see them as bonsai
Really enjoy the videos and I always learn something. I will have to try it myself Thanks Steve Crawford srcsr50@gmail.com
Your not looking at the camera is not a problem for this viewer. Just watching you while you work your "magic" and listening to your commentary is just fine by me.
My first exposure to Bonsai trees occurred more than forty years ago (I am in the 71st year of my life) at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in New York City. The Gardens have a sizable area modeled after a Japanese garden where one can leisurely wander about and be surrounded by a never ending panorama of beauty. Walking through it left me with an indelible fascination with the Japanese aesthetic.
An impressive collection of highly valued Bonsai trees is one of the Garden's major attractions and can be viewed in the Garden's green house.
I recently started feeling a resurgence of interest in Bonsai after seeing a workshop on wiring and trimming a Bonsai through a glass storefront. It was being conducted in a coffee shop of all places.
Rather than attending such a dubious workshop, I have decided to follow your presentations over the internet and try my hand at this beautiful art.
Thank you for your willingness to share your valuable knowledge, experience and skills.
We don't mind long videos, we actually love them master Peter.
He is one of the few creators I can watch for a very long time
I love that there is no waste. I’m always amazed at how you think about the trees and their natural motion that contributes to a bonsai look. I’m gonna have to visit you…I’m coming from California 🙏🏽🙋🏻♀️👍🏽
Thanks for sharing so many of your life’s lessons and secrets with us peter! The lessons will be passed on for many generations!!
Life’s lessons today he told become legend when ppl told to next generation
Can't get enough of your maple video
The more time I can spend with you Peter the better. Keep the long videos coming
I learnt so many things from ur video
It’s lovely to see such a genuine and positive community in the comments section of these videos.
We love the long videos, keep making them
I appreciate all of the "behind the scenes" aspects of your videos. It gives one a fuller context for what is possible in bonsai than what can be offered by books.
You always identify your trees. Helpful to me if you could show a close-up the leaves when you identify each tree. Thank you keep up the good work.
Not only do I like your long videos I go back and watch them over and over again in case I missed something and every time I do find things that I had forgotten about, thanks for posting so much. love and peace from Windham New York
spiral of knowledge. revisiting is a great way to learn.
Greetings from Estonia. We really like what you do. we watch every video with great interest
Thank you for your videos. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious. You are like the Attenborough of bonsai - I could listen to you all day.
The Attenborough of bonsai. Love it
"The Attenborough of Bonsai" That's such a specific yet accurate description.
Fantastic.
@@andreassavvides8296 *quietly wishing for a feature length documentary on trees around the world with Peter narrating now*
@@MrTedGreene I believe there is a bonsai focused documentary featuring Peter
@@huntermcdonald9928 day...made! I will look for this!
Your videos are wonderful and never too long. You are an exceptional teacher and without your training I would be in the dark on all of this. Excellent job….thank you.
Short videos are boring. Long videos are informative, entertaining and inspirational. Keep it up,
Nothing you do is boring. I appreciate you sharing all your expertise.
Will always appreciate the long videos, all the different trees you have shown make it easier to understand our own unique trees.
I love these long videos were you take a bunch of trees and show us what you're doing in explaining what you're doing with each one of them. If the greatest learning tool ever. I know when I start my 1st banzai from nursery stock I have a's large amount of knowledge planted in my brain by watching you.
You are a wonder! All of those trees are beautiful! Trees are my absolute favorite plant. I have pictures of them everywhere in our house and am always looking for more. You have inspired me and my daughter to start bonsai trees. When we start watching your videos we can't stop and end up watching late into the night. Thank you so much for sharing your love and knowledge, We'll be watching!
I bought a 1 gallon maple today and didn’t realize the nebari could be so far under the soil! Thanks for showing me with this video, the trunk looks so much better now that I dug the nebari out!
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos. Straight to the point, and no hard and fast rules. Thank you Mr. Chan for your positive, energetic, and realness on life. #HeronsBonsai
I never knew that you could pot the roots and grow a new tree. Peter, you are the best!
Fieldmaples are great: I also gave it a shot:
ua-cam.com/video/HCeghWpUfxU/v-deo.html
grts
K
Don’t mind the long videos. You are a master, I appreciate all the knowledge you share with us, thank you sir 🙏🏻
Don't mind your longer videos. Thoroughly enjoy watching you create.
Love your trees...your old maple trees here in your video look much like the ones surrounding my area...The trees here are at least 100+ years old...the center of these old trees often rot out and become hollow....octopus looking......but this big tree has much determination it stills grows on....occationally sacrificing a large limb. The seeds start easily but grow so fast putting roots down fast. It's like mastering a giant... Yours are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I've had a mulberry growing in a black plastic pot just like those maples for at least 5 years now. When I went to take it up off the ground, it had 2 huge roots growing down through the holes in the bottom of the pot and it was really anchored to the ground. I had to work at cutting those two large roots in order to get the pot and tree off the ground and up onto my back deck to work on it. It is really looking nice. I am REALLY enjoying your videos!
Love the long videos. I agree that if you love life any thing you do is/should be enjoyable. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Would love to see a video of a day with Peter Chan.
You might get bored as I am usually at my desk most of the day answering comments from UA-cam fans!
A true master of the arts is one who shares the knowledge increasing its survival rate
Because of your videos I became brave and started to grow my own bonsai trees at home :) Thank you!
Love the video. Instructional is great but to just watch you work is very beneficial to see. Thank you Peter for taking the time to teach the world your craft.
You are very, very soothing. I love listening to you talk.
I think the longer videos are more beneficial to learn from because of your providing different examples in which we see how to you design and problem solve. It’s a privilege to watch a master work magic 🪄
I’ve been interested in bonsais for about a year it’s fascinating how you say I’ve had this for 32 years it just amazes me amazing
Thank you for all the secrets for free I like free ^.^ your awesome heron
I don't mind the long video's , I just like to learn all about the process, can't wait to give it a try, Thank you so much!
When I first started watching your videos I thought , "why are they so long"? Now I can't get enough of them!
This was so interesting. The differences in the trees and what you can do seems endless. I love your reuse of everything. Thank you
Fieldmaples are great: I also gave it a shot:
ua-cam.com/video/HCeghWpUfxU/v-deo.html
grts
K
Hi Peter, I share your love of large bonsai's, can you do a video on how you treat them in the field ? More specific what you do with the roots ? Just cut them with a spade every year ? Or cut them with rootcutters ?
Thanks in advance !
Greets Pieter from Belgium
Just be patient and wait a couple of months as I will be digging up some large field grown trees with a digger, so you can see what we do.
@@peterchan3100 Interesting indeed! Looking forward to that video! :)
Thank you very much Peter !
I did not know that about the roots creating shoots! Cool to know. Any other trees do this? Like ficus? Brazilian Rain trees? Elms?
@@spacecoastbonsai1421 I was just at my sister's place in Florida, and she has tons of little oaks popping up where one was taken out 2-3 years ago. I thought it was just acorns sprouting, but when i went to collect a couple, i noticed they were all spreading by runners! I didn't know oaks did that. Can't wait to see what becomes of the ones i collected.
I'm 30 seconds into this video. Can I just say. That shirt is on point!
The 8th tree is my favorite,.thx for sharing Peter. Can't wait for the next one..cheers
Long videos are great. The preparation is very important. Nice that you give lots of examples! Enjoy every one immensely!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful techniques with us. Watching your videos has given me courage to chop off branches with more confidence.
Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed watching every bit of this video! Your expert pruning along with valuable tips!
Your wealth of knowledge is just mind blowing Peter, thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us
So, so interesting and so much knowledge provided by Master Chan. Thank you very much!
Sir, it is very relaxing watching you working.
I get them as seedlings in my garden. There are many around in my area. Got a couple growing in pots as a patio tree. You have given me some ideas though. I have the same with ash trees and especially birch trees. They show up as seedling in my garden and I put them in a pot. I love this channel!
These vids are amazing. I have a 4 foot pine in my yard that has a beautiful twist and I chopped and chopped and it is so
Pretty! Im inspired by these vids.
I love his discussion during the processes
Longer the better I could watch you all day xx
I enjoy every video, no matter how long or short. You have taught me a great deal with your examples and explanations. You are truly an example of a wise bonsai daddy, to me. Look forward to every upload. Thank you.
Diane Chamberlain
He speaks so beatiful
I’m watching this again. So amazed at your knowledge.
Thanks for another great video, I've learned so much watching you. There's really no limit to how long of a video I'd watch from you. The longer the better!
Very interesting video, thank you. Here’s another favorable vote for the longer videos. I thoroughly enjoy watching you create your trees.
I personaly want to see this types of video from you. It's very helpful for beginners, those who are interested to create a bonsai. So it's my request please do this type of video more and more.
Thank you Peter for the videos. I have also bought your book from Amazon that I read to learn more. It inspired me to write my book, Cannabis- Bonsai growing techniques and Why. You have inspired me and other's to love nature. Thank you, Blessings to you and yours!
It is just so incredibly interesting to watch you work. Along with your encyclopedic knowledge that you reliably sprinkle in with your commentary, your channel is very educational and gratifying. Thank you!
Master Chan shows how to value Nature's materials. Yes, we love the long videos!
Root cuttings. Never heard of that, how wonderful. I also have 7 air layerings on the go. You share some really interesting techniques.
I’ve learned that I’m much too careful with my trees... ;)
Slow is better than dead. You do you. I love Peter's work but am terrified of Making a beautiful dead tree because my tree was not as healthy as his. Please tell me if I'm wrong. Just include how to fix my self.
Me too! I’m like dang he’s roughing the tree up
I think that there are 2 key factors here: first he knows very well how healthy the tree is and second if anything goes a little south he'll know how to fix it
Same here. And they keep dying.
Having many trees helps. the times when I have only 3 4 trees I'm so careful with them. Nowadays I'm much more like Peter
You patience and enthusiasm is a wonder! Thank you and Happy 2020!
Thank you peter so interesting, just started keeping bonsai. Love watching your videos as you explain everything 😊❤️
so much knowledge absolutely wonderful gift to give love the long video really able to provide a cross section of material I'm looking at roots on my field maplt in a different light thank you
I love watching you work And retaining you’re Knowledge on Bonsai you’re so inspiring!-you are my Teacher ,my Mentor for this Beautiful yet addicting art that I’ve been doing for 6-7 yrs you’ve change my life in the best and most Honorable way🌱
Greetings from Poland. Thank you for all your videos and sharing your knowledge. I also work on field maples, also oaks, hazel nuts, mountain ashes and one horse chestnut. Yet my real bonsai journey started only a few years ago. You are my master. Thank you again.
Thank you for your free secrets. I learn so much from your videos. I love in Florida. I have red maples. They are very vigorous but very beautiful.
Thank you Mr Chan, I watch all of you video's and have some of you books and still find something new each time i watch or reread your books .I have many field maples one of which is a shohin which is around 25 years old growing over a rock which i did 20+ years ago after reading one of your books ,you have always been an inspiration.once again ,Thank you
Thank you for your kind comments - Books did meet a need but I would never consider writing a bonsai book again because it is not the same doing and explaining things via the digital media.
Thanks for another great video, I've learned so much from you. I could watch all day -- the longer the better!
I really enjoy your videos. You go after the trees roots like a person searching for gold and rightly so.
Your a wonderful teacher. Thank you!!
Hi there thank you so much for sharing your secrets with us I enjoy all you stories aswell and thank you again take care .
It always amazes me how you know the years you have acquired and worked on each tree! Yes, I love the longer videos. When you show many examples it is extremely helpful for developing an understanding of the principles you are working from. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos! When you work on a tree, are you always trimming to what you envision as the final height? Or are there exceptions to this?
Was inspired to look into the root cutting issue... done basic genetics, done some horticultural classes, understand very basic chemistry, understand basic propagation techniques... made some bullet point questions for myself...
I agree with you Slam Boy. When you learn this art even a blade of grass will surprise you!
Another excellent video and vital information was provided. Please do not stop.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I love your long videos the best. More the merrier. Thank you Peter.
Greetings from Germany. Long videos are great, keep going on it.
Cannot believe these plants survive this treatment. Just amazing!
Now, I am hooked, I must do this!
I'am from Berlin Germany i understand not so good Englisch, but i love you Peter! You are my Hero Bonsai!!!!
Love the way you man handled the tree's as they are
Vigorous can you suggest another couple of species as vigorous
I am very new to bonsai. I always used to see amazing bonsai and think I could never do that. But you make everything seem so achievable! Love the channel and all the information you give. I now have two bonsai I've done myself and I'm definitely addicted! 😊👍
This video compelled me to start again on the materials i had...this weekend! Thank you Peter! Very inspiring indeed!
Fieldmaples are great: I also gave it a shot:
ua-cam.com/video/HCeghWpUfxU/v-deo.html
grts
K
Great video. I follow yours tips and instructions in the hope if creating my own trees from my own plants.
Please do a long video on Azaleas 🙏😊
Love all the videos! So informative and yet relaxing to watch
Thank you Peter for your videos, they are in fact, an eye opener for me. I am watching the videos during lockdown and I have been able to do some creative gardening after watching your videos.
Regards from Darjeeling, India.
very natural and really inspiring...thank you very much.... you're a genuine master.
I love watching these long videos to get an understanding of the whole process. No one else on UA-cam offers so much detail, so necessary to build a larger knowledge base. I thank you for being so willing to share what you know with us all. Another quick question...how long can a plant sit out on the counter with it’s roots exposed before it starts to damage the plant? (I used to grow small Bonsai about 20 years ago in Massachusetts, but when I moved to Wyoming where the climate is soooo dry, I failed with them all for lack of adequate water. I guess I should have watered them 4 times a day and really had no idea how different the climate was. Since watching your videos I am now looking at the local plants for ideas. How about a sagebrush bonsai? The smell would be fantastic )
Thanks you sir and greetings from South of South Africa ! I love the long videos so please keep it up!
Thank you for your video I have many Japanese maples. Purple, red, orange, and yellow. My year is beautiful, I am glad to know what to do for my trees and. Seedlings. I am looking forward to putting your lessons into action.
The 2 trunk solution is in the eye of the beholder and it looks natural to me.
Thank you for every thing you do! You’re a legend!
I am learning day by day so many amazing things that never come across.Regards
I love these educational videos, it is so nice to follow your thinking process, the why and the how, excellent 👍🏼
Thank you for sharing your decades of knowledge with us 🙏🌱
Love this video I learn so much from each tree
Thank you for your time and for letting us all in
I love details. So it's a very informative to me. I like such type of videos.
hello Peter, thanks for your insights of your secrets. I would probably need two days for the amount of trees. Based on your videos, I see what is possible. Do not worry about rooting. Thanks again
i have some rose bushes and i can’t wait to apply your lessons to them next year!
Omg I would never have thought you could be that brutal with the roots .... not that I've ever tried Bonsai but as very inspired.