Bonsai Forests and Groups

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video I talk about Forest and group plantings. I explain why certain numbers are used when creating forests or groups. I talk about the superstition of certain numbers and why they haven’t been used in the making of groups in China and Japan.
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@rockers2rockers616 5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this gentleman talk about composition of these forests all day long. How can you argue with his logic? Masterful.

@isabelleweedon8712 5 жыл бұрын

I find Peter's delivery calming, sensitive and encouraging. Such a good teacher. Thank you

@lisasternenkind6467 4 жыл бұрын

I find hi very encouraging too.

@benbishop1131 5 жыл бұрын

My imagination goes wild with these mini forests. Thanks for doing this video, it's inspired me I can do it to.

@dawud7791 5 жыл бұрын

If I ever make it to the UK, I will certainly love to visit Herons nursery! Thank you Peter!!!

@ishkadon-ell4927 4 жыл бұрын

Dude the UK is like a rainy Germany or France not worth the trip I'd say

@true3211 3 жыл бұрын

@@ishkadon-ell4927 what?

@anamikapaul7420 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sir, I was thinking of making a forest group and this video of yours has been a great help to me. Thank you once again for making the concept so clear.

@arsen6169 5 жыл бұрын

it was john naka that said when styling bonsai make sure you leave spaces in between the branches for bird to fly through.

@jean-pierreemery836 5 жыл бұрын

Dear Peter Chan, I really appreciate to see a more free style of possible forests. The look and feel, the proportion and balance are more important than numbers . By the way your books are very interesting to read and are very usefull! Best regards, Jean-Pierre

@robb8569 5 жыл бұрын

i could honestly sit/work with this man for a long time, enjoying each others company and listen to him telling storys and what to do with any sort of bonsai. Being an understudy to him would be a remarkable thing, you would learn SO much .. That would be worth getting up in the morning for

@kalebrosenberg8294 4 жыл бұрын

Love his style. With other instructions and reads, one gets really anxious about pruning, shaping and the like. I'm more couraged to try things now.

@ErikPukinskis 5 жыл бұрын

I love how he treats the forest trees so naturalistically.

@animaloverload7465 5 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from your videos, thank you for another winner! I have always loved the forest grouping, looking to create one that is full of autumn colors.

@blairgrdn 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos Peter. I'm a big fan of your work.

@marcspremberg6898 5 жыл бұрын

Peter, many thanks for your fantastic videos. I have started to create a larch forest as well. Would be very nice to see more of your forest plantings - especially the fixing of all the trees in the training pot. For beginners it is quite challenging to manage a big amount of trees without wires etc. Can you show us the final planting of many trees to a great forest in one training pot? Many thanks in advance. Greets from Hamburg, Germany.

@surendrapatel2573 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. You are a very talented educator. I am learning a lot about bonsai. I am a novice about to retire. I know how to spend time having fun with Bonsaii and propagating my own plants.Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and leaving a legacy. Hoping to visit your nursery one day.

@brendancahill3376 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching Peters videos and find them very practical and uses his own techniques and what lookes well with all his years of experience in Bonsai.

@brianappletree 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Peter. I'm putting some forests together at the weekend with a friend. You've given me some great ideas. Thank you.

@geoffreyleigh9532 3 жыл бұрын

Peter's explanations of techniques is invaluable. I now have some idea of what I am trying to achieve. Thank you Pete;r keep the videos coming

@radled5514 5 жыл бұрын

Started with bonsai 2 years ago, and learned a lot by watching you videos ! This year i'm going to try to air-layer some trees, and hopefully make a beautyful forrest out of it.

@grobonsai 5 жыл бұрын

The Acer palmatum forest is pretty cool

@3sechsund80er 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always!

@EnchantedwithPoodles 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative video! And, I'm not surprised to see Mr. Chan hanging out with the Queen.

@nancyfahey7518 5 жыл бұрын

For some reason I like the oval pots. The rectangles make it look like trees in a box.

@TomTomTomTom538 5 жыл бұрын

Oval pots suit thin elegant trees, rectangular pots suit thick, strong, powerful trees :)

@nancyfahey7518 5 жыл бұрын

@@TomTomTomTom538 yes that's the "rule". Start at 5:40 and you see 3 different pots. I think the oval one is perfect. I'm trying to picture a stout Japanese black pine in the rectangle, Definately wouldn't do in the oval. Maybe I'm developing an "eye"

@dougg1075 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve just found this channel and I swear I love this man:)

@nancyfahey7518 4 жыл бұрын

It is so much easier wiring 2 branches with one wire. Thank you for that.

@margaretsims4344 Жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching you work on the forests Peter.

@simran1259 4 жыл бұрын

Peter chan is a wonerful teacher .he has explained so nicely in simple manner.

@propertyinvestmentchannel4513 2 жыл бұрын

Can't afford to missed any single word coming out from his mouth... Priceless knowledge!

@leonhatton2029 5 жыл бұрын

I just want to say I agree with you 100% I love your outlook on bonsai I learned a lot from you thank you keep making these awesome videos and I agree it doesn't matter what other people think if you think the trees are beautiful that's all that matters

@crystalq6158 5 жыл бұрын

@heygeno1951 The same as I. I learned more in 30 min then I have watching hours of Bonsai videos.

@umeshchandra4465 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful videos sir..the way you explain is super so, that everyone can learn and do on his own beautiful bonsais... thank very much for your patience and methods you teach

@jam884 5 жыл бұрын

great Peter, your videos are always very interesting

@abelorozco960 5 жыл бұрын

Forest are one of my favorite..they're Amazing !

@dabblingwithbonsai 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a Finn and just gotten to the bonsai world with my sparse few chilis, scheffleras, ficuses and collected trees from Lapland. I collected Larch cones in the autumn and the winter (wanted to try different methods of propagating) and am about to put the seeds to soil. Hope I do well. You inspire me, shifu. I love forests above all, so this video was quite to the point. Thank you so much for your advises with the "do not count" (who will count the amount of trees in a forest) and the potting varieties you will and should try. Cheers , keep making these videos - love 'em

@Lisa-no4jv 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful teaching through stories and examples...thank you so much!

@blueridgebonsai9155 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very timely. I have 10 America larch I plan to use in a forest and they just started popping those little green buds.My maple seedlings which are only a year old will take a couple more years to fatten up before they go in a forest too. Thanks for doing these videos.

@philiptavella1856 5 жыл бұрын

You are brilliant, smart, creative and wonderful. You are a great teacher I wish I knew you personally and then you would be my teacher. I cannot thank you enough for your teaching videos they are a great help to me in learning the correct way of creating bonsai. Thank you again, sincerely, Phil😍🥇👍

@louiseboutin4266 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible experience to learn from you, like a true genius you are so great at explaining and sharing what you have learned so well. Thank you.

@dinosaurandnapkin 4 жыл бұрын

He is such a great teacher and just watching his videos is therapeutic. It is funny to watch him manhandle the plants though. The sign of a true master is that kind of confidence.

@airgunningcolorado78 5 жыл бұрын

At 25 min. That grouping splayed out would look amazing on a nice big rock. Just a boulder shape not flat. Very cool stuff

@robsarabia 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video tremendously-thanks Herons Bonsai ‼️

@drbob528 4 жыл бұрын

A superb teaching session born of great experience and patience. You inspire me to consider taking up Bonsai again. Many thanks.

@jeanbuyl 5 жыл бұрын

Most that I like about the forests are the Conifers wired ,I was verry interesting how you make them , Your a great Artist !

@sqcmstudios7889 4 жыл бұрын

I love the grass on the forests. I don’t know if that was intentional but, it still looks very good

@carolebreo2566 2 жыл бұрын

I have been doing bonsai for about 45 yrs and I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed you video's they have made my winter months bearable !!! I wish you lived in US!!!! I got addicted about 40 yrs ago and its has taken over my life plus my dogs so its bonsai and dogs!!! I have so many trees now and have downsized but it never works and still keep collecting. LOve you!!!

@Tiger313NL 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Interesting take on the numbers, odd or even, and very much inclined to agree with you. Also the way you set them up is very interesting indeed. I'm inspired! :)

@oneof13forestpeople97 3 жыл бұрын

I will always love and respect this mans passion, I’m inspired and at peace 😌

@vinitasehgal677 4 жыл бұрын

U r so gud with ur plants.. u cut them.. tore them.. beat them.. but u love them so much.. so they become artpeice magically..❤️

@picciafoobar 5 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring, as usual! Thank you.

@angelrodriguez5192 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Master, im learning alot with you

@vinitasehgal677 4 жыл бұрын

The way u handle roots is very harsh.. and i love it.. ❤️

@tannermulford2033 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying these videos

@johnfloydman7735 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for the informative video, very inspiring..

@WayneTheSeine 4 жыл бұрын

How stunning......I can visualize leafs falling in a slight autumn breeze and a small stream running nearby. Absolutely gorgeous. I would love to see a large group of bonsai aspen. The gentleman who counted the trees and called it rubbish...couldn't see the forest for the trees.

@kusumverma9738 3 жыл бұрын

Nice way of teaching Very happy to see ur video Thanks alot

@my_bonsai_and_koi 5 жыл бұрын

great suggestions and wonderful inspirations!

@arifgerrard 5 жыл бұрын

What a tree Beautifull form of that bonsai gruping

@colinhargreaves4768 5 жыл бұрын

, hi Peter that was an excellent video and it as inspired me with a few forests to make this summer

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

Just do it - I am sure it will come out good.

@aparnabairagi7950 5 жыл бұрын

Learn lots of things from your videos. Thank you very much.

@russell7852 Жыл бұрын

This is a man who loves his funds exist in this hobby to talking about #s and imperfect trees . It's comparable to a real gun guy vs the range fudds. Both find the beauty in. Imperfections and dings and types because that's the beauty of it

@ilmidissanayake4291 2 жыл бұрын

We love you Peter! This channel lights up my life which would've been really gloomy otherwise 🤍🤍

@franciscoarce7907 5 жыл бұрын

hello Peter you are a great master, another video with amazing content, I wish I could grow maples down here in Costa Rica

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

Maples could be difficult as they need very cold winter temperatures for the trees to go into dormancy

@jarheadbonsai 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information!!!

@Cling30 5 жыл бұрын

Goshin is hands down my favorite bonsai.

@BONSAIenCORTO 5 жыл бұрын

Heron's forest are asewone!!!!! Love Heron's videos. Really Thank you for your time and interest!!!!!!!!!!!

@dabblingwithbonsai 5 жыл бұрын

Nigel Saunders from Canada has very different methods, but I love them. Go check the Bonsai Zone ^^,

@BONSAIenCORTO 5 жыл бұрын

@@dabblingwithbonsai thanks!!!!! Yo be honest, I already know him. Was one of my first approaches to bonsai in english but is difficult to get what he says...... surely cause my english is a rubbish. I also follow Eisei-en which is much more commercial and not quite especific, bonsai dream, which has one of the best masterclass of wiring, also Ryan Neil (Mirai) has great info, bonsai supply shows it without hiding anything, Eastern leaf has a great honest content, and surely I forget someone. Of course, talking about english channels, there are japannese, Indonesian (mainly in english), spanish (love "caminando entre bonsais") and portuguese channels which have great bonsai subjects. That's why I love Heron's videos, are easy, understandable, and we are hearing a real sensei, with lot of experience, and with the best maples and maples forest I have seen on youtube. This channel, for me, is pure gold if you're interested on maples and, of course, in bonsai. Anyway, really thank you for your advice and sorry for the very long answer!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂

@nancyfahey7518 5 жыл бұрын

I don't get Nigel Saunders, maybe he talks too much, but I'll try him again. Started watching this weird guy in Florida. Mad Scientist of Bonsai. ? He gets down to the nitty gritty of digging up older trees and chopping them and the progression putting them in smaller pots. He has the biggest Japanese Bird Plum I've ever seen. He just started so his videos are rough but I think he's getting better. Could use your support too. But yes Peter Chan is top notch.

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

@@BONSAIenCORTO Thank you for your kind feed back.

@japanesemaplesbonsai7133 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!....thanks Peter.

@elmarmeurer4362 5 жыл бұрын

Excelent video. Thank you!!!

@LessTalkMoreDelicious 5 жыл бұрын

Nice info! They remind me of how Nandinas naturally grow/look. 🍁

@barrylonergan4541 5 жыл бұрын

great video peter.im hoping to visit your nursery this year.greetings from dublin

@peterchan3100 5 жыл бұрын

email me before you come - peter@herons.co.uk

@oscarvazquez7751 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼 for all your help and videos GOD BLESS

@NCHARACTER 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a bit impatient, but for some reason or another provide proliferation of life. I came across this looking for advice on planting and leaving to grow without constant contact of a few clippings of Mother Oak, a very old Oak that stands atop the hill I live on. Bonsais are incredibly beautiful! Glad the KZfaq wormhole brought me here! 😉

@greenlizardballs 4 жыл бұрын

Your theory sounds spot on.

@angie3504 4 жыл бұрын

Peter you mentioned that you added trees to the forest group. Could you do a video on how to do this please.

@j.d.8075 5 жыл бұрын

I always learn so much

@avinashm8815 5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@nickizcool20 5 жыл бұрын

Me three (three is lucky number ha!)

@astralvirtues 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@tedyboybonsai 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work Peter and happy bonsai greetings from Indonesia

@WoodCat 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see 'a day in the life' at the nursery.

@slisser 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Chile thanks for you're knowledge

@XxGAMES12xX 5 жыл бұрын

I have 20 dawn redwood seedlings I started in January. Maybe in two or three months they will be good to repot. Going to try a few Forests with some. Forest compositions are beautiful.

@dabblingwithbonsai 5 жыл бұрын

With rather different climates I wish you luck. Remember to use some moss with the forests ^^, I was watching this video (Begin Japanology) and the moss is the essential with the trees. Look at Totoro! Cheers!

@XxGAMES12xX 5 жыл бұрын

@@dabblingwithbonsai I am in New Jersey. I think the redwoods will do well in the summer because its hot and humid enough. The winters can be a bit challenging, but I think its doable. The seedlings are coming up really nice, but inside the house with a plastic cover to keep them humid and 3 small LED lights.

@blairgrdn 5 жыл бұрын

@@XxGAMES12xX they will do fine. I grow them in Canada. DR are awesome!

@BonsaiBear27 5 жыл бұрын

My next project! just need to decide on which type of tree to choose?🤔🤔🤔.

@Diane-xh7vl 10 ай бұрын

I love them all 😍

@masonsnelling861 5 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful

@davidryle1164 5 жыл бұрын

'Birds flying through the branches' John Naka

@maverickstclare3756 5 жыл бұрын

watches one video, buys 10 larch from ebay

@sergiyradonezhsky634 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha dude I almost did the same...

@katman734 4 жыл бұрын

Should of bought eleven! 😃

@joopsmid6251 4 жыл бұрын

Ilearn much

@migueljimeneztrigueros615 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, Master¡¡¡¡

@extraslow7340 5 жыл бұрын

I like the 5 set.

@taviyo 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@steveanacorteswa3979 5 жыл бұрын

If you look for beauty you will find it, all things created from nature and shaped by man are beautiful.

@debradurling317 4 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to do a acer forest , I have 5 young ones iv purchased a bonsai pot and away I go. I will try this and see how I go fingers crossed can I put spagnunt moss in with the mix ? Thank you

@katcoe1079 4 жыл бұрын

4 has always been my favourite and lucky number haha

@scottsaree4295 5 жыл бұрын

i have learned some tips from your vdo thanks'

@lingwong5303 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! 👍👍🙏🙏

@rosanadancel7225 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you

@KreatorOfDeath1985 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is such a nice guy

@Dragonstylejb1 4 жыл бұрын

Shi is 4 in Japanese wich also means death so they replace it with the word yon. Odd numbers are just more pleasing to the eye..I remember as a chef I was always taught to plate food in odd numbers so it is more attractive. With bonsai I get it but I love that you challenge the basic rules. I also agree that once exceed about 8 ot 9 the odd rule of eye appeal no longer applies. Your trees are so beautiful and I could probably spend a month just walking your nursery each day for an entire day and feel I did not waste my time.

@Dovietail 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny that just as you said you can almost see birds flitting around in the branches, I was getting ready to type in a comment that you should build some little nests to indicate birds and squirrels and so forth in the branches.

@chrisswales1174 Жыл бұрын

Love this Peter. I’ve just started on my Bonsai journey but would love to have a go at a group planting. Is it too late this year to do one - would it be best waiting till spring? Cheers