Bonsai Forest Tutorial - Maple & Juniper
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Күн бұрынIn this video I show you many examples of Bonsai Forests after which I give you a tutorial on how to create one for yourself from Maple and Juniper material.
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@andreigerosanu7453 4 жыл бұрын
Dunno about you guys, but for me Peter's bonsai videos are like therapy.
@xtra_chzzz3491 4 жыл бұрын
Same,totally agree.
@G-G._ 4 жыл бұрын
whos peter
@zomp 4 жыл бұрын
There is some Bob Ross Thing going on there.
@djdashnyam4401 4 жыл бұрын
100%
@sophiaangelini4368 4 жыл бұрын
@@djdashnyam4401 101%
@britaglious 4 жыл бұрын
I challenge anyone to find better shirts than Peter. He was a rockstar in another life.
@jessewilliamson7365 2 жыл бұрын
Peter is a treasure in this world a truly great man
@nancyfahey7518 3 жыл бұрын
Watched this video last year and grabbed a couple of Florida swamp maples and a yellow oval pot and followed your instructions. It's sitting here smiling at me. I trimmed a little and I'm so proud.
@user-pt1cz4ot1e 3 жыл бұрын
I bet it’s beautiful. I’m about to do the same with some sugar maples from my yard and a big, teal, oval pot. 🥰🥰
@arpadungvari7160 2 жыл бұрын
They have too big leafes, isn't it??
@consueloamortegui3099 2 жыл бұрын
I also got a swamp/red maple near my house in south Florida and it’s growing beautifully
@DrakeMonroe 3 жыл бұрын
This guys is such an adept and knows his personal trees so well that he just absolutely manhandles trees I'd be afraid to touch. I'll be there in 40 years.
@chandlertwilson6652 3 жыл бұрын
Noticed that immediately. Everything is intentional. Mastery.
@saberur66 4 жыл бұрын
"see this amazing forest, its only about 10 years old" the level of dedication is amazing
@adamgm84 4 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of this content. KZfaq algorithm, please support this man and his photosynthesis-based friends.
@j.d.8075 4 жыл бұрын
Great teachers, share and inspire, rather than show superiority and look down on others. You are a great teacher. 🙇♀️
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
I nearly took up teaching when I graduated.
@rosaalverson9653 3 жыл бұрын
@@peterchan3100 l love how he treaches
@omennicches5348 3 жыл бұрын
It's so beautiful to see such a wonderful and warm hearted person share it's philosophy. Thank you very much! You're awesome!
@CHloE748 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he always says he’s lazy, even though I’m pretty sure he works like every day and works all day. I’ve seen several videos filmed on Sundays so I really think he does at least some work every single day. I know a lot of people like him including my German grandmother, they can’t stand sitting and doing nothing, they will find ANY work to do even if they have plenty of excuses to rest. If you notice most elderly people that are very healthy are like that, it keeps them young mentally and physically!
@privato9238 Жыл бұрын
I often think it's not 'work' if it's your passion :)
@MrDuddaman 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he just gets right in there, grabbing, breaking-up, snipping, etc without any worries, shows true expert & a great teacher as well; shows not to worry about how it looks in process but the end result & how easy to get to that end result - organized chaos into outstanding beauty! 👍🏻❤
@margaretsims4344 4 жыл бұрын
I love the forests. Can we see an update in Spring or Summer please.
@michal_king478 3 жыл бұрын
I also love that you show many examples before showing how to do it.
@Alteasea 3 жыл бұрын
"I am a lazy person", hahahahaha, lovely that he says that while he makes bonsais.
@CHloE748 3 жыл бұрын
He says he’s lazy but I’m pretty sure he works like every day and works all day. I’ve seen several videos filmed on Sundays so I really think he does at least some work every single day. Plus I know people like him which reminds me of my grandmother, they can’t stand sitting and doing nothing, they will find ANY work to do even if they have plenty of excuses to rest. If you notice most elderly people that are very healthy are like that, it keeps them young mentally and physically!
@chumon1992 2 ай бұрын
@@CHloE748also staves off negative emotions and anxiety to focus on something like that
@wildshadow88 2 жыл бұрын
With Peter, everything is easy and fast. Kudos to this great Teacher.
@Resinous-Fn2 3 күн бұрын
Underated KZfaq channel, amazing content, Very calming, soothing, and fun to watch. Also educational and teaches you how to do it!
@sophiaangelini4368 4 жыл бұрын
Beauty is therapy. Master Chan and Staff illustrate how this can be natural and friendly.
@SiiKiiN 4 жыл бұрын
The videos are so nicely edited that I didn’t realize I watched an hour video
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
My Office Manager does the editing - she is excellent.
@crystalm4324 4 жыл бұрын
Really - crap, I’m late!!! 😂😂
@bladelight273 3 жыл бұрын
Oh shoot it's been an hour already?! lol
@PghFlip 4 жыл бұрын
31:53 "I don't know if professional growers do this" says someone who probably knows more than any of them.
@banjopete 4 жыл бұрын
Pittsburgh Flip ,Bonsai can’t be faked.
@PghFlip 4 жыл бұрын
Um sure! Not understanding what this has to do with anything I said, but sure!
@dennisdaggett6573 4 жыл бұрын
@@banjopete Pittsburgh Flip was actually extending a compliment.
@skiesview 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a bonsai tree, yet, but I can’t stop watching all your videos. I want to thank you for sharing your joy about bonsai trees. I believe that with everything I’m learning from you when I buy a bonsai tree I’ll be able to keep it alive and beautiful. Thank you again.
@schuangsg 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for always sharing your trade secrets and "doing yourself in" ( like you said). Your passion is contagious. Thank you Mr. Chan. I think I am infected...
@chukwow5738 4 жыл бұрын
I like model railways and could imagine a rail track going through the forest.
@anthrophilosophia 4 жыл бұрын
That conjures some beautiful imagery. Thank you. I'm a sucker for the zen garden styled bonsai setups where they make it look like there's a river and bridge and stuff like that, maybe a combed sandpit and monolith/upright stone. Takes the zen nature at the root of bonsai and then takes it into a miniature zen garden diorama. So gooood! It's like zen meta. Zen-ception. Not sure if you play games, but if your into trains and model railways I'd HIGHLY recommend OpenTTD; it's basically Roller-Coaster Tycoon, BUT FOR TRAINS (+rail networks)! It's also free! (It's the open-source remake of transport tycoon delux; openTTD.) also has road, sea, and air travel; but it's mostly to exclusively used as a virtual railway sim, and it's bloody fantastic at that.
@charuverma6471 4 жыл бұрын
Chuk Wow - What an ingenious idea!
@djdashnyam4401 4 жыл бұрын
Do it
@softmetals3702 4 жыл бұрын
hell ya
@indranathroychaudhury4984 4 жыл бұрын
Make some roads..Some model cars and trucks running on the road and a coal or steel mine & also keep some mini wood cutters for perfection.
@Pim3211 4 жыл бұрын
I think you might be the new Bob Ross 😄👍 someone who loves what he does and communicates his creativity
@mannycolon9175 3 жыл бұрын
Hello from California, USA Love your tutorials on your website.. I've learned a lot from you SIR! GOD BLESS YOU! Much love from America 🇺🇸
@dogziggidydogziggidy7621 11 ай бұрын
Yes! Mesmerizing as though watching the hands of Mother Nature creating her landscapes.
@fredg5071 2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you are repeatedly sorry for cutting the leaves just because they are beautiful. You are a lovely man. Be blessed Mister C.
@Dragonstylejb1 4 жыл бұрын
So many trees and he just grabs them like nothing..me struggling to keep my 4 alive each season. I would love to visit there someday..someday. sigh. Just beautiful.
@angel.heart007 4 жыл бұрын
If I use a lump of concrete I may get laughed at! But Peter can create something in minutes with it and I’m willing to pay good money! What a genius he is!
@julesk3816 3 жыл бұрын
peter, thank you for making such beginner friendly videos, and making bonsai more accessible to regular people. i used to think it was a craft only a few talented people could accomplish, but your videos are really inspiring and encouraging to people like me who're new to it 🙂
@bububububak 3 жыл бұрын
The juniper forest is just so glorious it makes me happy just to imagine what it could look like in the years to come.
@vazhoorfarm6251 Жыл бұрын
I am a beginner in bonsai. Your videos are helping a lot. Love and regards from Kerala India
@ruthieonline 3 жыл бұрын
Such a humble man! "Professionals may do it differently, but I do it this way!" How bad do the others have to be if he doesn't mean to be professional ?! For me he's the best !! Thanks for the master class!
@greciatorres4638 4 жыл бұрын
I love the privet forest! The height variation really accentuates the spatial variation so the overall composition looks fuller ❤
@TheTinkerThinker 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your commitment to making bonsai accessible and simple. I am an American living in Bolivia and, as a confirmed plant addict, have been rescuing naturally-occurring, but unwanted (because of location), ficus seedlings. That has naturally led me to dabbling in bonsai and I recently bought a juniper for the express purpose of creating a bonsai, thanks to your guidance on KZfaq. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and philosophy.
@sirbenreyes4446 4 жыл бұрын
The longest vid so far and I don't even mind the time at all. A very worth watching vid. thumbs up.
@0RoseRed 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I absolutely adore your bonsai forests. I only found your channel yesterday and can’t get enough of your videos. I have been collecting bonsai for over ten years and have learned so much from you already. Thank you sir 🙏
@bonedaddyd9312 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter. Your humility is so refreshing. I love how motivated and relaxed after a teaching video with you. Thank you
@carcharodoncarcharias1321 4 жыл бұрын
wtf? i really love that. in my mind a picture was grown to build a forest as well. i love bonsai for decades now and i love the forest but for a strange reason i never but that ideas together. it is what i urgently have to do right now. thanks for the inspiration.
@hapsororenaldy5971 2 жыл бұрын
53 minutes of a very well spent of my time. thank you.
@ellietobe 2 жыл бұрын
Bonsai is an art and this is an artist.
@the_dark_forest 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing these fabulous videos. I've thoroughly enjoyed discovering your channel. Please remember that many of us may be in very far off parts of the world & have no access to either your nursery or your classes - sadly, so in a way, you're not losing anything, you're gaining admiration, appreciation, gratitude, and inspiring newbies. Thank you - from Australia
@kexthefuzzy4202 4 жыл бұрын
That juniper forest is gorgeous. I can hardly wait to have the space to create such beautiful things!
@paradiseaquatics8202 3 жыл бұрын
Such a humble man thank you for your knowledge
@cor3944 4 жыл бұрын
I could watch and listen to you for hours! It’s absolutely healing and nourishing. Thank you, Peter! 🙏
@ShanShan-ss4yy 4 жыл бұрын
Forget the forest and bonsai for once Peter. Getting to see you and hear you is as plesant as sitting in the garden in the morning. We all love u Peter.
@southoceann 4 жыл бұрын
42:05 spot on assessment! I've seen many people explaining on and on about their intention before pruning. I really appreciate you getting straight to the doing and explain as you go!
@blahblahbleh__9046 3 жыл бұрын
I find it's a much more effective learning experience, you can follow the thought process more naturally.
@SkywalkerWroc 4 жыл бұрын
Love your philosophy (49:30)! You're a great man! Greetings from Poland!
@khoichokdee5841 4 жыл бұрын
"Their are no hard and fast rules". Peter Chan
@WayneTheSeine 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. He is a remarkable man. Never condescending, or haughty ....always humble and excepting of others ideas and views. He is a joy to be around....even by video.
@SAM-zt2uy 2 жыл бұрын
The most wonderful part of this is Peter refers to professional growers might do it one way, but this is the way he does it… totally putting aside he is the professional. Imagine getting into bonsai watching a few KZfaq channels and finding this just awesome, I dare say you have followers and admirers in all corners of the world and I just happen to be a 3 hour drive from your nursery, If I get chance I will call by some day!
@seancurran1938 4 жыл бұрын
I always thought bonsai were interesting, intriguing. I'm hooked, this stuff is amazing. He's incredible. Imagine having him for a sensei, a mentor, a boss.
@alp9688 3 жыл бұрын
The view of these videos was serendipity at first and now each new video grants serenity and helps to see everything in an easier way. Thanks Peter for your simplicity and the passion that you are able to transmit in the humbler way. Always wait to see a new one to learn something new!
@ZekeCantSkate 3 жыл бұрын
Stumbled apon one video and now i am hooked and fell in love with the channel instantly 😁
@Megriyam 4 жыл бұрын
I was always reluctant and shy to show or even speak about my shoestring budgeted bonsai trees.... Now your words and experience has motivated me not to be shy about my experiments with bonsai trees...Thank you Sir...
@rickyroaster 2 жыл бұрын
Just another 100 years may be enough time to finish all his projects ❤
@florneiers5651 2 жыл бұрын
There is so much kindness in your heart,your success will never end. Thank you for being so a great teacher.♥️
@Abm-nk9ub 10 ай бұрын
Would love a video where you revisit some of the bonsai from old videos- show us how they grew, what you ended up doing with them!
@TheSalabama 3 жыл бұрын
I just found this channel today. He say's he is nothing special, he is an artist of the first order. His ability to work with living things and make them more pleasurable to the eye is talent beyond belief.
@PastTheDirtRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Mr Chan. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. Many people dont understand the value of it anymore. The workshops you offer for free would cost alot of money to take anywhere else. So many wonderful tips included in this video.
@747captain 4 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful for your guidance in all of your videos. Thank you!
@traceywise675 2 жыл бұрын
these incredible paintings will always captivate the eye
@geirrosset 3 жыл бұрын
The dialogue and the visuals soothe the soul.
@8-BALL938 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. I highly doubt anyone viewing your videos will make a dent in your business. If they are watching your videos, they're new to creating Bonsai's like i am. You do great work, and it's a pleasure to watch your videos.
@thepearlatelier4256 4 жыл бұрын
I am so extremely envious, this man is so so blessed. I wish i had his green fingers and his bonsai's wow... love !
@angie3504 4 жыл бұрын
I really admire your collection Peter. Thank you for this inspiring video
@AmandaTroutman 3 жыл бұрын
Me, knitting and watching Peter Chen talk about bucking Bonsai conventions: Peter, you absolute mad lad, you'll turn the world upside with your radical views.
@micheleschultz7853 4 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos. I especially love your humble philosophy of bonsai and teaching it, you are an inspiration. You have been blessed 🙏
@carolynecarrick6292 3 жыл бұрын
You are an Inspiration-! And your willingness to share knowledge with the World is pure Love.❤️
@derdurzo6478 4 жыл бұрын
I loved the forest growing out of the stone!
@leocaquatics811 3 жыл бұрын
Peter your videos are so inspiring to me thank you for sharing your knowledge with us especially during these hard times.
@djdashnyam4401 4 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos make me so chill and happy. Thank you.
@AR-kf8dr 4 жыл бұрын
I can watch you picking moss for hours, very satisfying!
@EileenMKeyes 3 жыл бұрын
You made me laugh with delight. Well said. Me too.
@8bitkame 4 жыл бұрын
You are so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing yourself, art and style!
@ashleypeart674 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Your videos really do make bonsai so accessible for everyone and show how simple plants can really make something amazing! Have ordered some junipers from you to make myself a forest!
@greenecrayon 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he is more concerned with making something beautiful, versus following rules.
@emme8255 4 жыл бұрын
A calm kind place, just brings out your imagination. A place to bring out every one's best in them selves . THANKS PETER
@dlou3264 4 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@peterchan3100 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for you kind feedback
@raggedbreath 4 жыл бұрын
That juniper forest looks amazing already!!
@hallodanel1456 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely, not boring at all. I love the speed at which you work!
@abhijitdutta8812 Жыл бұрын
Such vivid & clear guiding demonstration for amateurs like me . Thank you .
@claritasanfelipe8373 3 жыл бұрын
I admire you sir , on your dedication in everything you do, your so energetic at your age, keep it up
@thomasyo75 2 жыл бұрын
I do love the forests / groups, beautiful little landscapes and a bit more forgiving than single specimens !
@fiddlestickzmuzik Жыл бұрын
I just love forest and formal upright pines and conifers, for me it is like a connection to the alpine forests and mountain areas.
@CDOTS69 2 жыл бұрын
I just want to say I started to do this and wow, so peaceful and such enjoyment watching it transform. I've only done one tree so far but in time I will make this. Thank you for sharing
@russelldooley6262 4 жыл бұрын
Always compliments the beauty of the tree. Very nice to hear.
@theflyingdutchman787 2 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos lowers my blood pressure. Thank you.
@stefan514 3 жыл бұрын
One of the biggest things I lerned from your videos is that you tend to build "hills" that are higher than the pot itself. Never even thought about that
@BorkPlays 4 жыл бұрын
Its a pleasure watching you and your inspiring methods! If I was in the UK I would definitely be in a class.
@bensmith2194 4 жыл бұрын
I like the long videos!
@BudBoy1125 3 жыл бұрын
What a great tutorial. Thank you for showing the tricks of making the forest. You make it so easy. Someday, I will try to make one. You’re such a good teacher and so inspiring.
@brekker8024 3 жыл бұрын
Love all the videos, you sure know your stuff!! So fun listening to all your tips and insight on bonsai
@floridafishartist2 4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy watching your videos Peter, though I live in the USA, the principles and techniques of bonsai you teach are the same, thank you.
@maryshoemaker7593 4 жыл бұрын
Peter... to make bonsai with you would be quite an experience... thanks for being so inviting!!! I just love the groups, forests and individual trees.. some more than others.. but their all masterpieces!!!
@mrkkitson 3 жыл бұрын
I love that you aren't pretentious about Bonsai! Thank You Sir!
@JeanClaudeVan 2 жыл бұрын
He literally said "haters gonna hate". He's my idol! Bonsai on the cheap all day everyday!
@margaretsmith9637 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s very enjoyable watching you work.
@vanessaviljoen5382 3 жыл бұрын
I love plants and have put off getting involved with bonsai's due to how expensive and serious the hobby is in SA. These videos are amazing and they have honestly changed my perspective😁. You make it look fun and beautifully creative. I would love to see the colors on the maple in a year or so
@alex8426 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love bonsai and since I'm close to retirement age, I will try to follow your style.
@DarthStardom 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just been given a 13 year old cascading juniper...got her all nice and set up today. Super excited to see how she does.
@MinhNguyen-mo5fp 3 жыл бұрын
Even this channel is about bonsais but I am so much enjoyed listen how you talk and gave direction so clearly, beautiful teaching about tree and how nature they are. This is very therapeutic for me. Thank you so much for establish this channel on KZfaq. You make an outstanding teacher . 🙏🏻😔
@xtra_chzzz3491 4 жыл бұрын
Best teacher ever. So much u can learned.
@vkodesia1 4 жыл бұрын
Your dedication is great sir...
@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын
That huge Lebanon forest “ that people dream of owning” is freaking AMAZING!!! Dang puny wallet!
@michal_king478 3 жыл бұрын
I know what I would buy if I were rich. The Lamborghini aventador S and that 14" primary mirror ritchey chretien telescope on a paramount mx can wait xd