Bonsai from 'No Hopers'

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I take some raw material like cotoneaster, buxus, hinoki cypress, pine, cuttings and create shohin bonsai. I then move onto some slightly larger material.
There is also a guest appearance from our friendly and delightfully tame Robin. A rare treat on video.
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@cameroncorley7927 3 жыл бұрын

“Just as in life, there’s no such thing as a person with no potential. Everyone has potential!” Peter Chan is a treasure to the bonsai community and to the world. Great video!

@agz1302 3 жыл бұрын

This is Bob Ross style of wisdom right there with the same air of calm. I enjoy Peter's videos mostly for the wisdom and the sense of peace with nature and the world. It has been recommended to me to tune in to his channel as a form of meditation and it really has done wonders for me. His videos are of course a goldmine of horticulture/bonsai advice but for someone like me who is unlikely to actually go on to grow bonsai it's the simple pleasure of watching him work and speak about life and nature that makes me go back to his channel any time I need an uplift 🥰 Peter Chan is indeed a national treasure!

@90MysteriumFascinans 2 жыл бұрын

@@agz1302 I was just about to say, “he’s the Bob Ross of bonsai!” But I guess I’m not the first to notice it!

@blackwheel4743 3 жыл бұрын

He's the Bob Ross of plants

@MusicalMali 3 жыл бұрын

TOTALLY!! Yes!! Such "happy little trees"... :)

@psycloneranger2279 3 жыл бұрын

he certainly is great description lol

@chibi639 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing! Bob Ross of Bonsai!

@mikeemmons1079 3 жыл бұрын

Tortured little trees, but if they swing that way...

@nosferatadentata965 3 жыл бұрын

nope, he is quite brutal...

@bobbrockway453 3 жыл бұрын

Separating two trees in one pot. Me: manipulate carefully with chop sticks for 30 minutes. Both trees die. Peter Chan: Grab with a double fist and rip apart. 2 beautiful bonsai.

@DieAlteistwiederda 3 жыл бұрын

Some people just have this extra green thumb and they can basically don't do anything that would kill a plant.

@mandowarrior123 3 жыл бұрын

I think the point was they were a few years old thus he could handle them so.

@strings1586 3 жыл бұрын

@@DieAlteistwiederda I look at a plant funny and it wilts

@Simon-qg2qn 3 жыл бұрын

You don't know if the trees survived ;)

@lajra9763 3 жыл бұрын

Too funny. I too have noted how aggressive he is with his specimens. Me? Probably just like you. I have not even attempted bonsai yet, so we'll see.

@FlipsterFlipinoy 3 жыл бұрын

Don't have a bonsai, the algorithm brought me here. Stayed for the relaxing voice and great general information.

@yourjewishfriend135 3 жыл бұрын

We were all once like you. Next thing you know you will be surrounded by bonsai!

@hidegreen8810 3 жыл бұрын

True story ❤️🪴

@M31glow 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm not a Bonsai master," no you are a Grand Master! Great post

@peterchan3100 3 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha !

@mandowarrior123 3 жыл бұрын

21 chelsea flower show gold medals & "not a bonsai master"

@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632 3 жыл бұрын

That little bird really likes your work. She's been in a couple of videos. Thanks for catching that footage and not cutting it out. Good job camera guy. Thank you.

@emmitstewart1921 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, she's been in quite a few videos. If you listen you can hear her singing in the background of most of the greenhouse videos.

@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632 3 жыл бұрын

@@emmitstewart1921 I keep getting the feeling that it's Peter's wife checking in on him some how. Just doesn't want to be seen or interrupt.

@bluesap7318 3 жыл бұрын

@@emmitstewart1921 I didn’t notice cause I don’t really pay attention.

@Teresa-ih4sn 2 жыл бұрын

One of the workers in a previous video called it "Bruce"! Lol

@Chercher4848 Жыл бұрын

Have you seen Peter toss him a worm? It’s very sweet!

@donfenton7473 3 жыл бұрын

You will never know how your videos have helped me. Not only to create a better bonsai but to feel better about myself and those around me. To me you are a bonsai genius and an individual who sees potential in everyone and everything. Thank you so much.

@ravensberger 4 ай бұрын

I'm afraid to say my very higlight is the cute little robin joining the show and snacking some fruit on the go. The rest is - as always - very informative and highly motivating, but the robin sets this video apart. ☺

@NetherwingEgg 3 жыл бұрын

Aww I used to have a little robin at work. He would jump at my pockets because he knew I had seeds in them. He would also bring his babies to me for some extra food :)

@spinningmouse5705 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that bird was adorable, thank you for leaving that in!

@Majortom756 3 жыл бұрын

I think my this is my favorite Peter Chan video to date. The robin stealing the fruit from the tree at the very end was icing on the cake.

@CR-di1lg 3 жыл бұрын

Just learned the robin just displays normal behavior. It does this with the wild bore in nature when they turn the soil looking for food just like Peter rough up the soil. He is the wild bore of bonsai to the robin.

@christianschmidt5744 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos open my eyes to potential and build my confidence. Sometimes when styling, I ask for your opinion and can hear your response in my mind... with your voice. Thanks Peter.

@carlbroussard8428 3 жыл бұрын

Your statement is so true! I hear the same voice - what should i do?? Peter’s voice in my head - Oh just chop it off. No bother. Look how beautiful now. :)

@sophiebell4758 Жыл бұрын

@@carlbroussard8428 "Sometimes u Just have to bite the bullet" "Always Look From all Angles, U never know what u will find" "there are Always multiple solutions, Just find Them" so many treasurable advices From Peter chan!

@joec783 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooooo much for being relaxed and making everyone feel they can do it too.😘😁

@prajaktajoshi6280 3 жыл бұрын

That European Robin is so cute

@melhekhinhel 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you making videos that make the art of bonsai accessible to people who can't afford to spend hundreds of dollars on a single tree or those who don't have their own property to have big bonsai trees outdoors. You're incredibly talented and knowledgable. Thank you for all that you do!

@joshhhuagarcia1890 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Peter, you are not a bonsai master, you are the bonsai master. He knows how to get the best out of trees and from what I see through his videos I imagine that he also knows how to get the best out of people. How many talents the world would have gained if we devoted ourselves more to supporting people and not criticizing them!

@danutashayler34 3 жыл бұрын

I could not have said it better Josh

@peterchan3100 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend.

@peterchan3100 3 жыл бұрын

I find that by doing bonsai - it has helped me to appreciate people more - no matter who or what they are. People are like trees. Everyone different but all have potential.

@joshhhuagarcia1890 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterchan3100 How right you are, my friend, a word of encouragement is so powerful that it changes the life of the person who receives it. Fortunately, we are not all twisted junipers with perfect branches full of dead wood. Sadly, many people are going in the opposite direction.

@ellietobe 2 жыл бұрын

The bird ate a berry off the tree!! So sweet. I love birds and trees.

@margaretsims4344 3 жыл бұрын

This video is among my all time favourites. I really enjoyed watching you transform your ‘no hopers’ into lovely little bonsai. I will be going into my garden with fresh eyes now! I will be ordering some of your plastic training pots for my saplings. Loved the beautiful robin watching you work! Thank you Peter.

@CR-di1lg 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see trash turned to art but did the Robin steal the show 😁

@xyzllii 3 жыл бұрын

No stopping Mr Peter Chan...Not even a pandemic. Wonderful.

@Angeleoclan 3 жыл бұрын

Love that little robin bonus. Always amazing to see Peter in action! Loved it!

@carlosdesousagiraldez9452 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter for giving us one more master lesson on how simple things have their beauty. Even the "simple" robin joined. I did love this video. One last word for the good job done by the man with the camera.

@user-cs1wi6yu5g 2 ай бұрын

Love what you are doing to make these lil nothings into bonsais, I’m impressed with you Peter Chan😁

@victoriatube159 3 жыл бұрын

I went from orchids to succulent and now I'm looking at bonsai 😆 I'm going to need more windows if I keep this indoor plants thing up.(I know only some bonsai can grow indoors but I don't have space for outside plants)

@gemeralderin 3 жыл бұрын

You make beautiful things from such sad plants. You are a great artist!

@barrykerr7995 3 жыл бұрын

I found your videos by good fortune, you my friend are an artist, a druid, and your work is a pleasure to behold. Thank you

@kristybuckingham1849 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, for your encouragement, and your freedom, to just go with the flow, attitude. Love your videos

@annebeck2208 3 жыл бұрын

You make all the ugly trees beautiful!!! Trash trees turned into treasures!!! Thanks so much!

@DarcoChaos 3 жыл бұрын

It is so relaxing to see a master perform his craft.

@DW-kr6iw 3 жыл бұрын

While I love watching and learning from you, the robin was the star. :)

@justinereid6374 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m a total newbie and I’ve watched lots of videos and to be honest most knocked my confidence but yours has made me really want to give it a go!! X

@lilladick4334 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work the Robin adds more interest

@NerdyShawn 3 жыл бұрын

49:53 cheeky Robin in the nursery getting some fruit, so awesome.

@empret7704 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing trees without wiring ... they are beautiful

@themichaellerner 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing us how to work with difficult, intermediate-sized material. Most of us amateurs love to work with larger than tiny material but cannot afford the really large trees. So we usually have to work with older, poorly shaped stock. Love the 2-way split!

@cubfanmike 3 жыл бұрын

Scruffy little trees - none of them can hope to mast a sailing ship but they demonstrate, to men, a life of elegance.

@jamaxk1373 2 ай бұрын

"You wouldn't want it" no that far left one with the tangled roots looks amazing to me!

@shmickyshmoe 3 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic!!! And the little visitor was very welcome! Thank you for a most enjoyable program!!

@BlueSkyBonsai 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! Lovely little trees! I did a similar video with wild olive cuttings; like you said, it's possible to make a bonsai out of anything that grows. 🌱🌿🌳

@AvailableNameForMe 3 жыл бұрын

about your "mission in life"... i'm very grateful for your videos. i've been watching them for days, they're really calming after a stressful day. even got myself a little tree from the forest around the corner to work with. much love from germany!

@keithrandell3740 2 жыл бұрын

Having just retired and trying to fill my time you are giving me the inspiration to take up Bonsai on the cheap, just following your channel I can look at plants at garden center's in such a different way, I am hoping to visit your nursery very soon.

@vigneshgandham3782 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please show some more forest groups? Your videos are one of the best Bonsai 'tutorials' on KZfaq.

@margaretsims4344 3 жыл бұрын

I always like to see how the forest groups are getting along.

@lilliannalansing1088 3 жыл бұрын

When he was talking about splitting the trunk I freaked out thought he was going to cut it in half but it was pretty delicate tbh

@carinanderson8239 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am always inspired by your work. I had no idea you could split the trunk two ways.😳 Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My little trees and I appreciate it.😊 Also, love the cheeky Robin!😁

@farmert9679 3 жыл бұрын

You are a man of many talents.

@anabaltazar6484 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifull lection of life! Everyone has potencial! Thanks

@PlantCraftDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way you make a bonsai, Peter ❤️❤️❤️ stay healthy, thank you for sharing this knowledge👍

@Dovietail 2 жыл бұрын

That wee bird is so precious.

@ajhproductions2347 3 жыл бұрын

This guys garden is absolutely ineffable. I watch ten mins of one of his videos and subscribed so fast, I learned so much. Thank you!!!

@jollysn9393 7 ай бұрын

Different trees, Different size, Different age, Different styles. very informative for a beginner. Lovely Robin, least but last, over head electric cable🙏

@Daphnedidit 2 жыл бұрын

Your voice is very relaxing. Your optimism is contagious.

@PeterGonzalezAyres1932 2 жыл бұрын

I am from Australia and I am enjoying all your videos with so much instructions for a beginner like me! Fantastic!

@timchavez13 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the fun video. I'm going to wire a bonsai this week.

@tingczhao 3 жыл бұрын

Just love how you are able to transform a nothing plant to a beautiful creation. I am now retired. Bonsai surely will be part of my garden hobby. Thank you for the video! Be well!

@sharonjack7239 3 жыл бұрын

YOU are a visionary plant artist!!

@joec783 3 жыл бұрын

What an enjoyable experience. Thank-you.

@f1remandg 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic, I started being interested in Bonsai in the 80s and didn’t continue with it, I’m 70 now and you have brought a tear to my eye, the regrets but also the joy that people will have whilst being connected to nature and also I will do some again and pass them on to my children, as I know one is interested in, as he borrowed my Dan Barton book. Thank you! DG New Forest U.K.

@carlmcclain6934 Жыл бұрын

I love love LOVE this video! Firstly sir, you are an amazing teacher! I recently began my second...and hopefully more successful venture into the art of bonsai, and your videos have taught me more in a few weeks than I’ve ever learned from reading or any other means of educating myself. Most of my past dead trees resulted from my over zealous desire to repot anything I could get my hands on! You have taught me to be patient and repot/wire at the appropriate time. Thank you for your knowledge and for the way that you make your point understandable to us beginners. And I must comment on the bird. The mere fact that that sweet tiny bird was comfortable and fearless around you, is a testament to your calm demeanor and zen-like ability to become one with nature. I could watch this all day long.

@coronnation8854 3 жыл бұрын

If you think I'd throw those away, you don't know my level of plant addiction :p

@nordicyamadori7290 3 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch these videos!

@jenskarlsson4744 Жыл бұрын

the best when it comes to explain bonsai !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍

@Tradewindsvintagehi 3 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video - full of information and inspiration. Your affection for the plants shows. And your voice is very soothing. Thank you for your teachings!

@seabass9875 3 жыл бұрын

You Sir are a true Master! Thank you, many lessons learned.

@suniaboneham 3 жыл бұрын

This was AWESOME!!!! They are all so beautiful after you worked on them!!!

@DanO7052 3 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing the way you transform these trees.

@Konamtbdjc1k 3 жыл бұрын

The bird is really cool And very smart.

@gracepeterson7483 3 жыл бұрын

That robin is adorable! Thank you for the informative lessons, Peter.

@noumine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such encouraging words. I bought a few raw material from a garden center and I am super excited to start my bonsai adventures.

@anotheryoutbechannel 3 жыл бұрын

This man is so Wholesome. I love this man

@antoninamoscon5164 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you so much for this demo. It was very informative. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Well presented.

@keaneu4456 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on all the trees. Enjoyed watching you work on them and your feedback and really enjoyed the after when you went back to all of them and there finished look.

@tinybarabo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these beautiful videos! I love everything about them 💚

@pinus_nigra 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful ending!

@lornafuller3154 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos,you certainly have inspired me to get into Bonsai. Thank you

@ja.1473 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and insightful stuff. Keep them coming Peter.

@shimmyhinnah 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very beautiful video in life lessons. The “cheeky “ little Robin at end of video was priceless.

@MidniteSan 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out to be bonsai pot worthy indeed😘.. beautiful. Thx for sharing Peter.. cheers.

@mynala110 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Peter. Thank you for showing us what can be done with basic material!

@rustysgarden5011 3 жыл бұрын

Love your attitude Mr Chan of seeing beauty of nowhere 😍😍

@user-zo5kk5wy6i 6 ай бұрын

Fascinating. This was one of my favorite lessons. Thank you!

@BenMonteSS 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for yet ANOTHER great video, Peter. You and your work is truly appreciated. Ben

@MyrtleBeachWebAngel 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much. We have large oak trees in the neighborhood and I've sprouted about 15 acorns so far. In a couple years, who knows? I may have more little trees than I know what to do with. : ) Mitty

@faithrodrigo6396 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I was enlightened by your video

@bonsaigusto1547 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work peter 👏🏼 bless you

@grangrampa832 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I can’t believe how talented you are those gorgeous trees 🥰🥰

@filomenaalviar9311 Жыл бұрын

You’re so inspiring Sir! The robin loves you!

@raqueljovellanos8411 2 жыл бұрын

Learned from your videos... I love also the birds coming near you while your working...

@dagz3638 3 жыл бұрын

ohhhh i love how the bird is just right next to you this pleace is indeed peaceful!!

@MultiNo33 3 жыл бұрын

Just perfect, thank you.

@eltorrisimo 3 жыл бұрын

This is a lot of fun, this video/subject. Thanks!

@danutashayler34 3 жыл бұрын

During these month of the pandemic; thanks for a few quiet chuckles, re: stories on diving for nursery throwaways. Yes Peter you have more than served us well. And I am more than encouraged by the poker straight black pine "almost obscene" an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan! Keep teaching and reminding us secret Bonsai tips along with life lessons. It doesn't hurt. The entire 50 minutes without your power lenses. Keep the magic coming. Thank you. And is no solution to a face mask with glasses. I tried it all. Love from Canada's chilly December West Coast.

@PatriciaAnnGriggs 2 жыл бұрын

That was such an enjoyable video. I learned so much. Thank you. 🌱🌱🌱🌲🌲🌿🌿🌿💚💚💚💚💚

@sharonjack7239 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE watching you work with your plants!! THANK YOU very much for sharing your knowledge. Happy New Year!! WA state, USA

@holgermuller2262 3 жыл бұрын

i also love this little bird.. it´s so cute..

@terimurphy9400 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful! I enjoyed this immensely. With a little love and TLC anything can be beautiful. ❤️

@MusicalMali 3 жыл бұрын

I love this man. Such talent and fascinating work!

@jjj1590 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice you make it look so easy, and inspiring. Thank you.

@phillowery2360 3 жыл бұрын

I am amazed at your designs with bonsai. I love your long videos and don’t get bored watching. I learn so much by watching your videos. Continue sharing your knowledge with us beginners who love the art of bonsai.