Bonsai You Can Make Yourself - Pines

Making bonsai doesn't have to be daunting and difficult. My hope is that in producing these videos you find the confidence to create your own bonsai out of, pretty much, any material you can find. In this video I create some interesting bonsai styles using raw material. Easy.
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[@schuangsg]

"Wherever there are branches... JUST WIRE THEM! " Another Peter Chan classic quotation! Thanks for video. I really enjoy it.

[@angusg1998]

You are such a natural teacher. You’re speaking what is in your mind as you work and it is so enlightening and enjoyable to follow you.

[@wilhelmwurger9042]

Yes, it's really amazing.

[@infiniteadam7352]

I am Learning from him everyday, the wisdom is great

[@nancyfahey7518]

With your help, i was brave enough to pluck and wire up a small wild pine I took from the woods last year. I fed it some holly tone and she looks so happy. You can tell when a tree is happy. She grows new sprouts all over.

[@xiii2048]

I cannot convey how much i love this channel

[@CP-vq3cz]

Peter's videos are my new addiction 😀

[@dimebarification]

What a beautiful hobby that doesn't have to break bank and teaches patience!

[@bigjaymtb7303]

I have only just discovered your channel a short while ago and have been watching three or four of your videos a day to try and take it all in. You have rekindled my excitement for bonsai that I had as a youth after first seeing them on the “Karate Kid” movie. I feel as if you have become a dear friend over the past week, and I cannot wait to begin my journey into bonsai. I also enjoy your colorful shirts, I too have several that I like to wear. I hope to some day be able to make the trip to your nursery and meet you in person. Thank you, Jason

[@peterchan3100]

Thank you - that's nice to know.

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BigJay MTB 🙏🏻🎩

[@DenialRunsDeepInDis1]

I just discovered this channel today, have watched 4 videos so far, and this was my thoughts exactly. Bonsai hasn't even crossed my mind for almost 30 years and now I want to go make one.

[@alicer3423]

Such a fantastic talent to have and an eye for beauty. You are great Master Chan

[@pmpdaddyt1218]

Saw how long the video was... Got extra excited... 1 whole hour!!!!! Thank you Sir...

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[@Sransh_2734]

I love your bonsai. But i cant make a bonsai. Can you help me make a bonsai

[@angie3504]

I really enjoyed watching you work on these trees Peter. Nice shirt 👔 too

[@evilldead6824]

I love how accessible he makes bonsai. Got me so motivated I bought a Japanese juniper from Lowe’s. Was priced at 19.95 but register read it as 15.95. Think it’s a nice tree to start.

[@melodymakingmelodies4896]

I find his voice so soothing. I’ve always wanted a bonsai plant. I’m going to do a little more research and start a new hobby. I promise I will do my best to care for her. More than likely she will have to come home preshaped. I appreciate this video upload. Thank you.

[@MrLabYoshi]

Perfect, two new videos about a topic Ive been waiting on.

[@franceslewicki4734]

Thank you. Bending and twisting branches into a work of art. My first attempt.

[@fishmut]

Snap oh buggar.

[@garysaikaley8110]

What kind of human are you that gives a thumbs down to this man? He's such a amazing man

[@freakysteve140281]

Millennials…..

[@milesryan6321]

So many great tips and I really like how you relate these tips to everyday life. Thankyou Peter

[@peterbathum2775]

thank you so much for all your inspiration as i settle in to a new home and set up to give this a go. 30 years stage designer

[@johnfloydman7735]

1:01:05 🙏 what an amazing tree . A joy to watch you work 🤩

[@tonibastianelli8164]

Many thanks Mr Chan, for all your videos, your smile and your expert advices.

[@apearson79]

Thanks for not overcomplicating pines. I understand they're more difficult than some other trees but some people make it seem like it's surgery to trim them!

[@selfmade6142]

Very inspiring. Here you can see years of experience with bonsai. Thank you Peter.

[@fishhooks100]

Very much enjoyed! Filled with new ideas. Thank you!

[@CaligulaMain]

i kneeeeed bigger wire for these red pines i picked in my michigan field.. they are impossible.. but beautiful.... you always give me confidence. and my trees dont die unless my winter is warm oddly enough. thanks a million

[@KidCity1985]

Thank you, I have a mugo that is out of control, this gives me the inspiration I needed.

[@Mandola-Jane]

Spectacular! Thank you for sharing your art

[@BoyKnitter]

thank you for showing your process. the videos are great for people who don't know where to start. inspiring.

[@robinstewart3207]

Thank you for making such wonderful videos and encouraging me to think that bonsai doesn't have to be complicated to be enjoyed. I just started in bonsai and have pulled two pines and three maple trees from my woods. I am thinking to let them settle in over the winter and develop roots and see what happens in the spring. I am so excited.

[@maryshoemaker1437]

Happy Holidays!!! I like long videos... so many things just “pop up” that are so informative!!! And I’ve not heard you say yet...”this is an impossible specimen, it’s a waste of soil”!!! Time has been an excellent teacher!!

[@peterchan3100]

Thank you Mary

[@hike8181]

Another great video very inspirational and great information Thank you for your time and the examples that you show

[@truedeltstrader2w489]

Im only 29 from australia but i too use both metric and imperial in my day to day calculations. Ive got a small olive tree that a friend gave me that im going to attempt to bonsai.. Ive had it about a week and each day i pluck a couple leaves to start exposing the trunk and its already starting to become something more each day that passes. Love your work :)

[@mattbrennan647]

Bonsai magician. Nothing else to say. Thanks

[@putubonsai]

Pokok.e keren lah... Salam bonsai dr indonesia

[@crimped357]

I love listening to peter talk about bonsai. thank you!

[@yolandachavarria1468]

I take my hat to Mr Chan, so talented!! I enjoy so much his videos and inspired me to continue trying in this beautiful art

[@5877user]

When you talk about the traditional shaping of bonsai and how sometimes people want to be “unique,” that’s what I will say when people look at my very amateur attempts with my bonsai plants 😊 Because I am 72, I know that I don’t have 20 or more years to wait for trunks to grow. Geraniums make quick bonsai.

[@detykketrner3331]

This gives me hope for so many of my nursery plants :) Thank you Peter :)

[@ElisabethPfeffer]

thank you, that was one hour well spent!

[@Schmool666]

Thank you for sharing your talent. You're truly amazing! 🪴

[@benjibonsai7286]

Thank you sir! I make my own pines to, thank you for sharing 🙏

[@luisvega6770]

Exelente un gran maestro..digno de imitar. Gracias por ese ejemplo para tratar los pinos.

[@sirbenreyes4446]

Impossible materials turned into beautiful bonsai art. Thanks Sir Peter for sharing your knowledge to us.

[@yopage]

This is so enjoyable to watch. It's amazing to see the transformation into Bonsai. I'll be exploring the nearby forest this Spring and start digging up small trees!!!

[@dovah9998]

You know that's illegal, right lol

[@Richard-zm6pt]

Just loved this video. I have learned so much. Thank you.

[@ApachE_1337]

amazing video! as always!

[@-ChrisD]

Such fantastic videos! Thank you for your work and uploading these videos to share with us!

[@jimconroy2905]

Inspirational video particularly liked the cascade tree

[@ferranmartinez9213]

Excellent first design and formation of pines. Very good video to learn. Thanks Peter for sharing Regards 👍 😊 👌

[@carloscruz6536]

Always learning with Peter 👍👍🇵🇷

[@Theguyuknowtrue]

I hope you plant those two that grew together as a unique two tree bonsai!

[@MidniteSan]

Double videos,.awesome..thx for sharing peter

[@kalyanimaskey968]

Enjoyed watching how you gave an extra shape

[@HazemAbolrous]

Huge gratitude of thanks for your videos and teachings. Really appreciate you are doing this and the art you share

[@dadacalmerin1532]

I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from it, Please make a video on growing moss.

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

I have been having great success using a Terra Cotta saucer, the kind you put under a pot to catch water, the moss seems to like the humidity the damp ceramic creates.

[@josephalvarado2158]

"for ladies it's like plucking eybrow" - Peter Chan 🤣👍🏽

[@annandseegobin1541]

Longer the video it will always be the best

[@keaneu4456]

Great video. I am in the USA and the wife and I redun our front yard garden into a Koi pond so I removed three wintergreen boxwood shrubs and turned them into bonzai. If you have any boxwoos bushes in the UK I would love to see what you would do with them. Thanks for sharing all the helpful information you pass here on the KZbin channel.

[@robtowsey2328]

Another invaluable video, thank you as always Mr Chan. Looking forward to Bonsai Fest in 2020.

[@jimbersmcimbers]

I've put a pair of Felco secateurs on my Christmas wishlist... Just hoping the Mrs notices lol

[@Kellerkind.1]

thank you for your nice videos and instructions, its very helpfull. I think everyone is amazed by the raw materials (tree) you have and how turn em into even nicer Bonzai! I am curious how often you change, renew or remove the wireings.

[@mattnetko2282]

always such wonderful shirts and videos

[@DarleneHerman-k2n]

Nice job Peter, I would be happy with any one of them! Dar usa

[@HeatherfishCreations]

Thanks for another great video! I've always been a bit reserved about working with pines... perhaps I should give it a bit more consideration.

[@icoria8979]

I have been starting my journey into bonsai and unfortunately i have been failing at keeping my starts alive but your videos have kept my positive. One day i hope to be like you! Thank you for the awesome videos!!

[@billiamc1969]

I always love watching this channel...so relaxing !!!

[@Tomorer]

Glad I took the time to watch U at work, Sir!

[@robertgarvin4953]

Mr Chan, I've noticed in most of your videos that you rarely use pebbles/rocks as soil, and instead opt for the soil the plan is already growing in. I've seen other people remove all the soil they can until it's only the tree and roots. What's the difference between the two, and which is preferred?

[@harryclark8320]

Drainage is the difference! The akadama mix drains much better than normal field soil

[@nancyfahey7518]

I was told to leave the soil around the center top because the beneficial fungus helps the tree with shock and recovery. With evergreens.

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[@noumine]

great great video! thank you!

[@erajohncalusay3544]

master big thanks to your whole videos... im your#1 follower from Phillipines. can i buy your old bonsai tools.

[@darlinclementine5840]

Thank you for wearing Christmas shirt! It makes the holiday 😇

[@alancunningham4274]

As ever a joy to behold

[@MrBabysumo]

As always love you!

[@ingeborg-anne]

Beautiful work - I was hoping you'd make a cascade with the one with the crazy branch situation :)

[@boxheadpixelface4025]

I love your channel!!! I have been learning about bonsai on youtube for a while and I hope to make a bonsai tree soon. Also, if you could, a new mic might be a good investment since the one you use has some bad feedback every now and then.

[@mitch9237]

"This leyland cypress is a weed. It's almost impossible to use for bonsai." ...aaaand bonsai.

[@mooglew1705]

He said Almost

[@user-pt1cz4ot1e]

He is magic. 🥰🤣

[@freakysteve140281]

He’s like Edward scissor hands

[@cezarordonez]

“whereever there are branches, just wire them” - Peter Chan , words to live by 💯

[@eude8938]

Mr Chan, I am from Costa Rica, I love your teachings about bonsais, can i bonsai a coffee plant? Gracias Pura Vida!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

That would be awesome if you did! Idk how easy it would be, but he makes me believe you can bonsai just about anything! 🤗💜

[@MultiZNB]

BEAUTYFUL

Nice Video

[@MrInsaint]

Outstanding work of Bonsai Art👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing Sensei🌳🙏🙏🙏🪴

[@geotra9177]

so nice and informative videos! Thank you!

[@bonsaigardening8845]

I cant tell in wOrds how mucH I LOve anD see ur vIdeOS

[@oscarcruz3613]

excelent fantastic bonsai

[@diggingga6197]

Hi i love the videos and the technique of bonsai and dedication to the craft.I was wondering what did people use long ago other than wire?

[@tedtruscott4723]

Excellent!!

[@janeplatt8254]

You are amazing peter👌😁

[@DanH84-p2g]

Thank you for the video Mr Chan. Roughly how long would the wire stay on for?

[@peterchan3100]

At least a year - may be two

[@margaretvanwijk4587]

Inspiring. ..thank you

[@simon-qy2xe]

I always use a fork for the roots

[@JohnThomas-gb5zg]

Don't worry you're not alone!😁

[@edulacer]

amazing video. how long you need to leave the wires?

[@enricog3045]

Thank you so much for these videos

[@mrcool7100]

Smart worker you are. Str

[@MjC7192]

Hello, I really like your videos and wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and using/talking both metric and Imperial it is helpful (for me at least) to hear both and have a better understanding......now just start talking miles and kilometres and I'll have a full class..,lol

[@jimwalsh2269]

Very informative. I am certainly going to try this. The only confusing part for me was that I thought you had to transplant into Bonsai soil. and nip the top of the tree?

[@alessandroarno4203]

Hi Mr. Chan, thanks for your videos, I wanted to ask when is the time to start working on a young mugo pine? I live in northern Italy. Thank you!

[@peterchan3100]

You can wire them at any time of the year but repot only in Spring or Autumn. Not in the middle of summer

[@PghFlip]

You look fabulous Master Chan. If people are worried about your shirt, they're missing out on the brilliant information, their loss.

[@peterchan3100]

The shirts can be a distraction - but I like colourful shirts

[@PghFlip]

Do what brings you joy, as you say about bonsai.

[@karinmoonhawk3720]

Just,.....love, love, love 😊💖😊💖😊💖

[@CharlesSmall]

Your videos is awame, you are a goog teacher.

[@arora_for_life]

People who make their hobby as their profession and be successful are lucky.

[@janoahuerta]

I would bet it has less to do with luck and more to do with all the hard work he's placed into mastering the art and building his business.

[@peterchan3100]

@@janoahuerta You are absolutely right

[@arora_for_life]

@@janoahuerta i wasn't just talking about him. That was a general reference. And about him well he has dedicated his entire life in his hobby and he is Master of this art. That's why i said he is lucky to have his hobby as his profession. You'll see very less chance of that with other people.

[@joannetanner7282]

You my sir, are amazing

[@mercedeserapi1109]

Ho is great master. Thank you.

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cool