Rescuing neglected Pine Raft & turning it into a triple Literati

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  • In this video I found a neglected pine raft and turn it into a lovely triple literati.
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  • @tanarehbein7768
    @tanarehbein7768 3 месяца назад

    I love your 'never waste anything' philosophy. My dad used to always say, "Waste not,want not."

  • @emmitstewart1921
    @emmitstewart1921 2 года назад +8

    The shadows this tree casts against the background are almost as lovely as the tree itself.

  • @skrounst
    @skrounst 2 года назад +14

    Amazing! Always appreciate some Herons/ Peter's bonsai teachings with breakfast before work. I wake up an hour before I have to leave. So this is a perfect video. Thanks!

  • @inmadom
    @inmadom 2 года назад +2

    Incredible how Peter can bring out the beauty in what was an ugly duckling!! What a change!!

  • @carloscruz6536
    @carloscruz6536 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoy seeing you working 👍👍🇵🇷

  • @harrietb2141
    @harrietb2141 2 года назад +1

    I have nerver been a fan of literati, until now. So beautiful!

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan 2 года назад +9

    I am so going to wait for the mame size tanuki for sure 👏. That raft turned out to be formidable 👍, and I agree about cutting off the jinn. Thx for sharing Peter 👌

    • @rsa420
      @rsa420 2 года назад

      like wise

  • @ArmchairExpress
    @ArmchairExpress 2 года назад +9

    Beautiful transformation. I've always been intrigued by raft style bonsai. I feel like it's a neglected style as I don't see it very often

  • @cyndydejoy6129
    @cyndydejoy6129 11 месяцев назад

    Love it! So interesting, could spend hours admiring this raft! Pot is perfect!👏👏👏👏👊👍🤩😊

  • @johnholloway691
    @johnholloway691 Год назад +1

    Rarely do we see multi-trunk literati, but this one is a real beauty...and it only took 20 years of neglect to achieve! Nice job, gentlemen!

  • @alanrogers8535
    @alanrogers8535 2 года назад +5

    Whenever i watch you amputate a big piece my heart goes nnoooooo and i hold my breath for a moment. And every time you end up having made another masterpiece. Thank you sooo much for doing your videos.

  • @edwardvickers5654
    @edwardvickers5654 2 года назад +8

    There is beauty in everything. thanks Peter another great class.

  • @Heritagius
    @Heritagius 2 года назад +2

    I jusr burst out laughing when Peter said, "....... unlike newspapers and calendars." Genius bit of comic timing!

  • @jyothilavigne2263
    @jyothilavigne2263 2 года назад +9

    Marvelous job, Peter! That literati spoke to me. I’m so glad you chose the primitive pot; the drum pot was way too heavy for this composition. I’m sure that someone is going to purchase this in no time.

  • @justintimefortea7655
    @justintimefortea7655 2 года назад +8

    A beautiful result indeed! 😁 I am liking the literati/bunjin style more and more as I see you transform trees like this... thank you for getting me started in bonsai 30 years ago, and also for the constant inspiration you give so freely to us... 👍🏼

  • @paulberglund5292
    @paulberglund5292 2 года назад +2

    Well done! You are very good instructor.

  • @suer666
    @suer666 2 года назад +1

    Excellent who would have thought you could create such beauty from that neglected pine. I can't wait for your next video of the literati style.

  • @timdady4660
    @timdady4660 2 года назад +3

    Ah that's nice , simple words from Peter, but a massive change in the painting ,ah you say painting, no its a tree ! , with the white background it could be a painting. This is a fantastic video, I enjoyed it so much , a master at work , the pot choice was spot on.
    the whole design ,change of style was proof that what looks bad today can look stunning if you know what you are doing. Another tree I hope to see on my visit . Thank you Peter and Josh .

  • @Wedge53
    @Wedge53 2 года назад +1

    this seems as if it is an insight into your minds eye.
    quite pleasing.
    thx kirk

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад

      I wonder what you read into my mind's eye.

  • @lucyb15
    @lucyb15 2 года назад +1

    you've rearranged the white space....love it!

  • @davidsurf48
    @davidsurf48 2 года назад +1

    Your eye for creating beauty is, in my words, next to none. You inspire me to try harder and I thank you for inspiring me

  • @johnhierons1691
    @johnhierons1691 2 года назад +1

    Loved the video Peter, really enjoyed it. Thank you. Raft style is one of my favourites, also clump style. Great video

  • @robbybobby6483
    @robbybobby6483 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant Peter. Already Feb. 2nd as I write, spring is not far off.

  • @colrobbo2821
    @colrobbo2821 2 года назад +2

    Tree and pot in harmony! Great job Peter. 🙏

  • @angie3504
    @angie3504 2 года назад +1

    Wow what a transformation Peter. Can’t wait for your literate video 🌳

  • @sagebonsai
    @sagebonsai 2 года назад +1

    "You done a excellent job on this triple trunk!"
    Semi cascade used to be my favorite kind of style, but the more I looked into wild trees thriving in harsh environments I find myself loving literati style even more. In may when my favorite nursery is open I'm purchase some cliffrose, and curled leaf mountain mahogany, and of course my favorite sagebrush. I will have to let them grow out for 10 to 20 years before I get truly enjoy them, but I'm in no rush to achieve anything great or expect greatness. Just by living in the moment and enjoy what life has to offer is the greatest gift of all.

  • @gloriablanco7856
    @gloriablanco7856 2 года назад +1

    Great as usual with your teachings. Thank you.

  • @mr.benniebelgard9417
    @mr.benniebelgard9417 2 года назад +1

    I purchased my first project. A juniper. Small round maybe 15 centimeters. It's been outside 2 days I'm nervous thinking about starting it. I wish there was a way to share it with everyone. But after watching Peter it gives me the courage to tackle my first attempt. Thank you for the inspiration.

    • @GetFitOrDie23
      @GetFitOrDie23 2 года назад +2

      Always start off with something cheap or maybe go out in the woods and find something you can try without wasting money if things don't work

  • @ulfpettersen5732
    @ulfpettersen5732 2 года назад +2

    i like the small amused noises made by the cameraman

  • @creativityworkoutsforartan6951
    @creativityworkoutsforartan6951 2 года назад +4

    Stunning! A true work of art!

  • @rockybest3370
    @rockybest3370 2 года назад +1

    I’m excited for a literati video, i recently dug up a Virginia pine that I think would make a lovely literati, and the more styling inspiration I can have the better

  • @lynnetimmermann3878
    @lynnetimmermann3878 Год назад

    Great job, Peter!

  • @Nizzon.
    @Nizzon. 2 года назад +1

    This turned out amazing! Love it! But I would have chosen the other pot. :P

  • @shivangnisharma9448
    @shivangnisharma9448 2 года назад +1

    Your video saved me the trouble of trying air laying the few pines that I have! Will have to chop off unwanted branches 😊 I wish I could import heron’s pots to India

  • @dbe2705
    @dbe2705 2 года назад +1

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 thanks Peter

  • @dracokaiser
    @dracokaiser 2 года назад +3

    Love it!!! You’re bringing back the Tokyo style bunjingi!!!!!

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад +1

      I did not realise that I was doing the "Tokyo" style. So be it. Maybe call it the Chan Style. After "Chan" is the same as Zen - did you know that ?

    • @dracokaiser
      @dracokaiser 2 года назад

      @@peterchan3100 love it!!!! ❤️ I’m actually Tibetan Buddhist and speak Cantonese/ mandarin

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад

      @@dracokaiser Where do you my friend?

    • @dracokaiser
      @dracokaiser 2 года назад

      @@peterchan3100 I live in the states

  • @rsa420
    @rsa420 2 года назад +2

    Stunning loved how that turned out

  • @amateurambience
    @amateurambience 2 года назад

    I enjoy Peter's long videos the most, always have lots to learn from your experience!

  • @katyb2793
    @katyb2793 2 года назад +5

    I love literati, and I love this outcome. It really is beautiful and artistic.
    I wonder if a suitable poem can be found to go with it?

  • @TonyHigginsonVlog
    @TonyHigginsonVlog 2 года назад +1

    The overall look from distance is excellent, but I just couldn't deal with all those heavy wire scars up close.
    Enjoyable video though, thanks for sharing as always Peter!

  • @jjj7665
    @jjj7665 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant as always just beautiful.

  • @luisvega6770
    @luisvega6770 2 года назад +1

    Que maestro ! expectacular como quedo con su nuevo replantado..gracias por el ejemplo dado.!

  • @BonsaiCornwall
    @BonsaiCornwall 2 года назад

    Once again, turning something neglected into something beautiful 🪴💚 Thank you! ✨

  • @peteryoung9164
    @peteryoung9164 2 года назад +1

    thanks for the video and the " wonky" pot

  • @RichardDenRooyen1973
    @RichardDenRooyen1973 Год назад

    i actually like it. im impressed how u make something really nice out of something i would compost it .... the way u handle and turn the bad cases into lovely trees, really inspires me too look again and take up the challenges to have a take on not-wanted trees

  • @surendrapatel2573
    @surendrapatel2573 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful.

  • @almac2598
    @almac2598 2 года назад +2

    Many thanks Peter and Josh. I enjoyed that and think that I've been converted over Literati - I don't normally find them attractive. Looking forward to your Literati vids now.

  • @davemead4504
    @davemead4504 2 года назад +2

    Amazing transformation 🙏🏻

  • @ralphhammond2020
    @ralphhammond2020 2 года назад

    Hey Peter, enjoy your videos, you have taught me so much, I have been interested in bonsai for about 4 years and I can't thank you enough, I live in New England (USA) and enjoy all the seasons and so far my plants have survived very healthy. Looking forward and getting ready for spring, I also have some indoor bonsei which have kept me busy thru the winter. I also have purchased a few of your books and enjoy looking thru them...thank you for the time you take to teach me about bonsei...Ralph

  • @andersnrregren9087
    @andersnrregren9087 2 года назад +4

    1. Pine i got was a five niddle pine grafted on a black pine but the black pine stump made a branch at soil level that came out of soil and "touch layered" so i allways beleaved pine would airlayer but i only ever had that one blackpine root, after many years and trying i found out pines dont airlayer.

  • @greenhawk1592
    @greenhawk1592 2 года назад

    Yes amazing!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @philfrisco741
    @philfrisco741 2 года назад +1

    Great!

  • @ChrisPuch
    @ChrisPuch 2 года назад +2

    Amazing work.

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 2 года назад

    Always a pleasure to view your posts. Your interesting and calming , your work preserves and beautifies. You are a blessing. Thank you .

  • @AMTrexler
    @AMTrexler 2 года назад

    I would certainly watch a 5 hour Peter Chan Special. 🎉

  • @eloisebates7827
    @eloisebates7827 2 года назад +1

    I loved your process in this, with beautiful results. Your volunteer is wearing both Carhartt and North Face, which tells me he's from the States.

  • @Jojoie
    @Jojoie 2 года назад

    Thank you for another wonderful video. I think literati trees are the most intriguing style, and simultaneously the most difficult to pull off. I have many new perspectives and ideas after watching this video.
    In the past you were working with willow trees, and I was really hoping to see an update on the willows you saved.
    In my area, northern Colorado, a new highway project destroyed many beautiful old trees. Thanks to your tutelage, I was able to save many giant branches of a sort of locally famous 75+ year old weeping willow tree. No one except the guys bulldozing the area know what I was up to 😅 I am really looking forward to your next video! Cheers!

  • @michelangelobonsai
    @michelangelobonsai 2 года назад +1

    tree with potential

  • @anjalishirwalkar239
    @anjalishirwalkar239 2 года назад +1

    Awesome 👌👌

  • @greje656
    @greje656 2 года назад +1

    very cool

  • @SeleckPlays
    @SeleckPlays 2 года назад

    The end-product looks beautiful! Job well-done

  • @alfredgrechbonsailicious4827
    @alfredgrechbonsailicious4827 2 года назад +1

    Awesome.

  • @ArnoldVroomans
    @ArnoldVroomans 2 года назад +1

    It is beautiful

  • @bonsaibob8253
    @bonsaibob8253 2 года назад

    This turned out great. Nice work as always Peter Thank You for teaching all of us any tree can be saved.
    Tip on the lighting your using, either turn down the power on the unit or add a diffuser. The light is very harsh.

  • @chaiwatpotichanid
    @chaiwatpotichanid Год назад

    Wow very beautiful to treehouse lamon very life so much picture middle Yonkers turning loudly middle class during their poynter research thank you for good advice yes 🙏🥰😁

  • @lilyriff553
    @lilyriff553 2 года назад

    Well done. Beautiful transformation

  • @rohitawasthy2172
    @rohitawasthy2172 2 года назад +1

    Good day Sir, I learned how to make pads and I will continue to improve. But I'm not comfortable designing apex.
    I understand that I'm just a beginner and it's too early, but but I was able to find couple of Bougainvilleas and a ficus that was easy to work on.
    I request you to guide me with the apex. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @bonsaikastur
    @bonsaikastur 2 года назад +1

    I like more the back side, showing the raft.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад

      Remember -'The back side is often more beautiful than the front side'.

  • @dawud7791
    @dawud7791 2 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @rosss8691
    @rosss8691 2 года назад +1

    Its a shame you skipped out on the root teasing. We all literally love that so much haha

  • @TeslaDanser
    @TeslaDanser 2 года назад

    I have a piece of spruce similar to that raft. Hopefully it roots well. Thank you for the confidence inducing video

  • @jirawudhvanasup4530
    @jirawudhvanasup4530 2 года назад

    Well done. Rgds, Jay.

  • @kimrichardson8376
    @kimrichardson8376 2 года назад +1

    Hi Peter, I was wondering if you could do a show on how to create a small bonsai garden. I have a Japanese maple in ground and I’d love to make the area more pleasing to the eye. I have a lot of young bonsai plants as well. I just don’t know how to get started on pulling it all together. Could you do a video?
    Kim🇨🇦

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад

      When I get an opportunity to beautify a corner of the nursery - I will remember to do a video just for you.

    • @kimrichardson8376
      @kimrichardson8376 2 года назад

      Thanks Peter, your the best😊
      Kim🇨🇦

  • @joannevandyke5112
    @joannevandyke5112 2 года назад

    Awesome 👌

  • @mikedan297
    @mikedan297 2 года назад +1

    I've air-layered a few pines but that only works with very young specimens, not hardwood trunks.

  • @dickmcshan9778
    @dickmcshan9778 2 года назад +1

    Peter, you never fail to amaze and inspire me with my own trees. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

  • @TwoGayReefers
    @TwoGayReefers 2 года назад +1

    Instead of the small pot to save on soil, could you have used a rock to keep the correct angle?

  • @w.pgaming6805
    @w.pgaming6805 2 года назад +1

    I can’t find if Peter has done any videos on the carmona retusa (Fukien tea), if so, could someone point me in the right direction please! :) I have had mine for a month or so now and it’s doing well so I would love to see peter doing a video with one- though from what I gather I don’t think he is a huge fan of them😁

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад

      Carmona are difficult to grow in UK

  • @aybanlegaspi2811
    @aybanlegaspi2811 2 года назад +1

    🌱😍

  • @cor3944
    @cor3944 2 года назад

    I love literatis! Is the trunk layed horizontally on the ground not going to rotten? Wouldn‘t itbe safer to put a stone under? Only a question. Beautiful pot!

  • @pinuuturner7777
    @pinuuturner7777 2 года назад +1

    Why does it look like it has inverse taper?

  • @makewithmegma
    @makewithmegma 2 года назад

    🔥💕👍

  • @KeepHimAtBay
    @KeepHimAtBay 2 года назад +1

    i always wonder how this getn neglected.

  • @clarekrishan1597
    @clarekrishan1597 2 года назад +1

    RE; drum pot - may I respectfully disagree ?
    IMHO the extremely lanky extended triangular form of the literati grouping
    needs the greater mass of either your original matt terracotta Heron's pot or the smoother decorated drum pot to give the impression of being calm and balanced in the mind's eye.
    The irregular primitive hand-thrown pot leaves a certain unsettled feeling ( perhaps evocative to pondering as a philosopher may?) that the raft could float off on a windy day, chuckle.

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 2 года назад +1

    👍🍎👌

  • @Dnn411
    @Dnn411 2 года назад +1

    He has the eye…

  • @andersnrregren9087
    @andersnrregren9087 2 года назад +1

    Reverse taper ? Is that ok in a literati bonsai? I dont mind it but in a show would it be ok?

    • @DavidJones-ty1ht
      @DavidJones-ty1ht 2 года назад +1

      I think its called inverse taper not reverse taper. Let's ask Mr. Chen

    • @Iosis6
      @Iosis6 2 года назад

      Inverse taper is not desired on any bonsai. Its rather unsightly in my opinion but their is not much that can be done about it other than cut it off and grow a new leader.

  • @photogenicandpurfumeworld
    @photogenicandpurfumeworld 2 года назад +1

    I have learned a lot from all your videos thanks. Are you hakka chinese??

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад +3

      Cantonese Chinese who were three generations in India

    • @photogenicandpurfumeworld
      @photogenicandpurfumeworld 2 года назад +1

      @@peterchan3100 oh yes . I am hakka chinese from India too . Now I live in Finland

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 2 года назад

      @@photogenicandpurfumeworld How come you ended up there? Were you from Calcutta?

    • @photogenicandpurfumeworld
      @photogenicandpurfumeworld 2 года назад

      @@peterchan3100 yes I am from Calcutta tangra. I came to Finland for work so I am still here

  • @amalagrihorti8604
    @amalagrihorti8604 2 года назад +1

    🤘🤞✌️🤟🥳😇👍🤞🤞

  • @brendakirk7250
    @brendakirk7250 2 года назад +1

    Would a person ever think about adding shorter younger trees to the design? Like in real forests, there are trees of all ages.

  • @terrywuckfit3393
    @terrywuckfit3393 2 месяца назад

    Bless me Father for I have sinned its been many years since my last confession

  • @chrissnyder8415
    @chrissnyder8415 2 месяца назад

    Why do you have so many neglected trees at your nursery? Twenty years? That is a criminal level of neglect.

  • @Macktron
    @Macktron 2 года назад

    I think it lacks a little imagination to be honest

  • @rRobertSmith
    @rRobertSmith 2 года назад

    It looks much better but it is still a very ugly bonsai, nice to know that even Peter can be defeated.

  • @surendrapatel2573
    @surendrapatel2573 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful.