​EBPC 'HOW TO' ARTICLES

This section contains 'HOW TO' articles and information
about bonsai, ceramics,  furniture, and other bonsai related topics.
 
Articles are written by Alex Rudd of the E.B.P.C., unless otherwise stated. 

Hors d'oeuvres                ... the basics

  Articles for beginners - the basics / essentials of bonsai and bonsai ceramics. 

What is bonsai

Choosing a bonsai pot​ - basics

Definition, Art Form, Horticultural Techniques, Temporal

Type, Size, Shape, Colour, 

Bonsai Health & Maintenance - the basics

Shapes and Styles of bonsai pots ​

Soil, Location, Watering, Feeding, Pruning, Design, Repotting

Common bonsai pot shapes and styles ​

Bonsai Design - the basics

Buying bonsai pots ​

The artistic side of bonsai. Bonsai styles. 

Bonsai Furniture & Display 

​What difference does a pot make?

Handmade vs Mass produced. Suitable vs unsuitable pot choice.

Glossary ​​

Some basic bonsai terms & words explained.

Appetizers                           ... Intermediate

​Intermediate level articles, info and discussions in more depth.

What is bonsai

Choosing a bonsai pot - the 'pot details'​

Definition, Art Form, Horticultural Techniques, Temporal

Using 'pot details' to refine pot selection.

Bonsai Health & Maintenance

Soil, Location, Watering, Feeding, Pruning, Design, Repotting

Shapes and Styles of bonsai pots ​

Pot shapes and styles ​

Bonsai Design & Techniques

Investing in bonsai pots

As useable collector items

Bonsai Furniture & Display ​​

What difference a pot makes!

Handmade -poor vs good pots. The pot's effect on the composition. 

Glossary ​​

Bonsai terms & words explained.

Main Courses                               ... more advanced 

 More advanced articles that delve deeper into the intricacies or philosophies of bonsai, ceramics and display. 

What is bonsai

Choosing a bonsai pot​ 

Definition, Art Form, Horticultural Techniques, Temporal

Glazes, Clays & Patination. 

Bonsai Maintenance 

Shapes and Styles of bonsai pots 

Soil, Location, Watering, Feeding, Pruning, Design, Repotting

Common bonsai pot shapes and styles ​

Bonsai Design & Techniques

Investing in bonsai pots ​

The artistic side of bonsai. Styling bonsai

Market trends. Popular artists. 

Bonsai Furniture & Display ​​

What difference does a pot make?

A good pot vs a great pot