Bonsai Stories - Theft & What You Can Do To Minimise Risk

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • All Bonsai have interesting stories to tell and in this video I tell you the stories of two particular trees that were stolen from the nursery.
    I also give you some suggestions on what to do if you experience a theft.
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Komentáře • 92

  • @davidparry2301
    @davidparry2301 Před měsícem +57

    What an understanding man you are Peter. Not sure I could have been so forgiving as to give the person an alternative tree but it just shows the depth of your kindness and humanity. The world needs many more people like you. Glad your tree was returned 😊

  • @gracepeterson7483
    @gracepeterson7483 Před měsícem +5

    Forgiving the woman who returned the tree she took is a testament to your kindness, Peter. 💚

  • @robinbennett3531
    @robinbennett3531 Před měsícem +18

    Compassion is your gift to the world. Thanks Peter for not being bitter, and spreading the love instead. you a hero.

  • @schandler726
    @schandler726 Před měsícem +5

    Thank for sharing the stories of stolen Bonsai.
    You are kind and generous man for allowing that young woman to return the bonsai and giving her one. 💚

  • @marksather9914
    @marksather9914 Před měsícem +9

    You have bestowed a great gift. I guarantee your empathy will dramatically impact the young lady's life in a positive manner. There is still hope for our society.

  • @luigiluigi2098
    @luigiluigi2098 Před měsícem +13

    What a lovely man Peter is, and also very brave of that woman to admit her crime and return it to you.
    Lovely all round.

  • @Olvr071
    @Olvr071 Před 25 dny +2

    Takes a LOT of courage to be honest. When you are honest your heart will fill with rain water.

  • @user-to9fw1wv9l
    @user-to9fw1wv9l Před měsícem +3

    Dear Peter
    This is the testimony of your character and an object lesson for her. i would hope she would learn something from your kindness and forgiving heart. God bless you. Peter.🙏🙏🙏

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 Před měsícem +3

      The fact that she returned the tree shows that she has learnt a great Life lesson and had the strength and courage to redeem herself.

    • @user-to9fw1wv9l
      @user-to9fw1wv9l Před měsícem +1

      @@peterchan3100
      I agree. It is a wonderful beginning. Take care and have a wonderful life. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @AsiaPacificGarden
    @AsiaPacificGarden Před měsícem +18

    Stolen trees absolutely break our hearts here. It's not so much the monetary value of the true, but it's that it's most likely not going to be cared for properly and we hate seeing beautiful trees get damaged or die. Like you shared, there's so much story behind each piece. We've had several trees stolen before, too, but unfortunately none of it came back even though we tried all methods (marketplace, ebay, craigslist, social media). We've now upgraded our security of course. Even the famous Pacific Bonsai Museum here had a couple pieces stolen a year or two ago, but thankfully, those pieces miraculously came back.

  • @robrichardson-eh1sw
    @robrichardson-eh1sw Před měsícem +15

    Such a lovely man. I had the pleasure of meeting last weekend together with his knowledgeable staff and purchased my first bonsai maple from Herons. It was an honour to shake his hand. Will definitely be revisiting. Also, completely accessible for a wheelchair user for those who require such access.

    • @mchlbk
      @mchlbk Před měsícem

      Good to know, thanks.

  • @sumathipolaki1888
    @sumathipolaki1888 Před měsícem +3

    Peter you did a good thing,telling the story. I also face this in my apartment.My plant used to be stolen.Every time I bought a new plant from the nursery it was stolen.I could not catch the thief. I had a pet dog called Morphy, he used to bark whenever there was a rumble on my terrace,but I ignored.Suddenly it struck my mind and I ran upstairs and finally caught the thief.

  • @dq129
    @dq129 Před měsícem +2

    I would expect no less from you Peter - I know about your generosity from having experienced it myself. God bless Peter Chan! 🙏

  • @user-xq9rd2vs6m
    @user-xq9rd2vs6m Před měsícem +4

    You have so many gifts and talents, goodness and kindness to name a few

  • @codywithrow7993
    @codywithrow7993 Před měsícem +2

    You are so wholesome, man. Good stories, but the thing is it’s not like these social media people… these narcissistic people. Fair would be an understatement, you’re a great human being.
    This is more of a life lesson than a tutorial.
    Some say net worth isn’t what you own it’s the way you treat others, what you put in to your community that indicates worth. I admire you. One day I hope to be able to meet you and at least shake your hand.

  • @Steeddrums
    @Steeddrums Před měsícem +2

    Peter you are the epitome of a true gentleman and inspiration.
    Maximum respect to you my friend.

  • @jamesa7506
    @jamesa7506 Před měsícem +4

    A great story of forgiveness, my friend, well done to you sir. ✝️🇺🇲🙏

  • @darrylteneti9596
    @darrylteneti9596 Před měsícem +4

    Jedi bonsia master Chan, your kindness and generosity overwhelms me ,it is an honour to be able to learn from someone like yourself.
    Greetings and well wishes from Queensland Australia

  • @jamesmelandry3595
    @jamesmelandry3595 Před měsícem +1

    Every Bonsai has a story, just looking at them you can almost feel they wish to tell you a story. I am 71 but I am determined to develop one and see its story grow over my remaining years. Looking to learn everything I can from you to feel I will help mine tell it's story.

  • @marcsaunders8599
    @marcsaunders8599 Před měsícem +1

    You have a good heart, Peter. What an understanding gesture.

  • @giuseppegraffeo2767
    @giuseppegraffeo2767 Před měsícem +5

    Beautiful story and much nobility of soul. Congratulations Maestro

  • @joegarland4885
    @joegarland4885 Před měsícem +7

    Thank you Peter I am so happy you managed to get your trees back, these stories are always useful to remind us that our trees do have a value, sometimes we lose sight of how much they are are worth too other people, to us the value is in the day to day work we do to keep them healthy and looking their best. The lady who stole the tree and then brought back, her conscience would not allow her to keep it, she was very brave I think to return it personally to you, she could have just left it in a place where she knew it would be found and leave. It was very generous of you to give her a tree for free, I am sure she learnt a great lesson in life from the incident that day.

  • @erniesmith1097
    @erniesmith1097 Před měsícem +4

    You know Mr Peter Chann, you do generate such a good aura around you,🏅🏅🏅 look around you at what you have done in the past 50yrs, 👏👏👏 only when you DO GOOD IN THIS WORLD IT COMES BACK 10 FOLD. Prays the GOD OF YOUR UNDERSTANDING .
    KEEP THAT DREAM ALIVE SON Aussie Aussie Aussie GDAY MATE from brisbane Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

  • @craigadams2212
    @craigadams2212 Před měsícem +3

    You are someone we should all look up to - a heart felt story which will resonate with many of your followers

  • @jasongannon7676
    @jasongannon7676 Před měsícem +7

    My entire collection was stolen around that time, I know how frustrating that is.

    • @mchlbk
      @mchlbk Před měsícem

      Must be heartbreaking.

  • @capttom144
    @capttom144 Před měsícem +3

    just in case one ever wondered: Mr Chan cares about people at least as much as about his trees..
    One must think stories like this only happen in fairytales, are fictious - so if you get the chance, do it like our dear Mr Chan did! 👍

  • @redblack5632
    @redblack5632 Před měsícem +1

    Eine Geschichte mit einem Happyend ! 😊
    Viele Grüße aus Brandenburg/Deutschland

  • @rtregear
    @rtregear Před měsícem +4

    Every tree has a story, some with many chapters. A nursery is a library of stories. Owners and staff in bonsai nurseries are the librarians. As well as the great technical and artistic advice, the thing I love about your work Peter is how you are the custodian of so many stories.

  • @notionbonsai
    @notionbonsai Před měsícem +4

    Thank you for sharing these stories with us Peter! It's a great relief to hear that your tree was returned. The dedication and care you invest in nurturing your Bonsai along with the compassionate way you handled the situation, are truly commendable. I'm glad it has found its way back to you 😊🪴🪴

  • @annissa485
    @annissa485 Před 23 dny +1

    What wonderful stories to add to the interest of the trees. I am very sorry to hear of the theft.

  • @PBwarfare
    @PBwarfare Před měsícem +2

    Such a humble guy Peter. I hope to meet you one day would be such a pleasure.

  • @raymondplodzien7459
    @raymondplodzien7459 Před měsícem +3

    You are so kind Peter. Such fascinating stories. I love your shirt!

  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden Před měsícem +5

    Loving your Hokusai print shirt Peter 👍

  • @Derek-w9j
    @Derek-w9j Před měsícem +2

    Sounds very much like the boyfriend brought her back with the tree
    Massive respect for Peter, this man is not only a master in bonsai but of life
    So much we can all learn from Peter and one day I hope to shake his hand and thank him for everything he does for people, even without knowing them or the positive impact his words have

  • @TCK71
    @TCK71 Před měsícem +3

    Such stories, such wisdom.

  • @_mu.
    @_mu. Před měsícem +1

    That's compassion from a good master. You understood that behind her act, maybe there was something other than that. It's not simple to forgive, but you fixed a negative fact with a positive one. Personally I can't think about steal something that is not mine. I used to gift to ppl with no effort, i don't ask anything and try to get if i can afford with my own effort instead of take or beg for something.Following the karma as action-consequence in all things, first of all respect for others.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 Před měsícem +1

      'Respect for others' - you are so right !

  • @pansepot1490
    @pansepot1490 Před měsícem +2

    I don’t know how common bonsai thefts are but another bonsai artist that has a CZcams channel (Eastern Leaf) had burglars enter his nursery at night and steal several trees. It happened a couple of years ago and I think thanks to security cameras and alerting bonsai people eventually he was able to recover at least some of them.

  • @harrietb2141
    @harrietb2141 Před měsícem +1

    Very nice bonsai storys ,and all with happy ending.🌳☺️🌷

  • @lawrencemielnicki5643
    @lawrencemielnicki5643 Před měsícem

    This was a wonderful episode Mr. Peter. I have a number of Bonsai that are quite valuable to me. Either because of the resale or emotional value. Some of these are exhibited on a front porch. I need to rethink my exhibition philosophy in light of your stories.

  • @martindorrance8133
    @martindorrance8133 Před měsícem +1

    I think that the best course of action is to call in the Special Branch! 😅

  • @johnroberts2729
    @johnroberts2729 Před měsícem

    You are truly an amazing and wonderful human being.

  • @majk4ya
    @majk4ya Před měsícem

    You are an amazing person Peter! ❤ what a story!

  • @terryc8674
    @terryc8674 Před měsícem

    I admire your kindness and understanding. However, I doubt I could have been so forgiving.

  • @sumathipolaki1888
    @sumathipolaki1888 Před měsícem +2

    Sadto tell you that my pet died on the 10 of this month.😂He lived with me for 17 long years.He was a black Labrador.

  • @barbarafoster1898
    @barbarafoster1898 Před měsícem

    I love your gentle ways we bought a twisted hazel 36yrs ago when my son was born ,when he was learning to ride a bike he went right through the middle taking the middle out . We moved 18yrs later bringing tree with us quickly planted it in wrong place it's been in wrong place for 12rs 😂 it's decided to natural bonsai darent move it now x

  • @casandraolund9006
    @casandraolund9006 Před měsícem

    You really are a wonderful man and I’m very happy (some I’m sure your still missing a few) trees made it back to where they belong. I myself have lost more than a few bits and pieces from my garden over many years and lots and lots of individual roses annually 😂. I will look forward to your national television appearance clip it sounds like you had a great time doing it 👍🏻

  • @Tony-InLosAngeles
    @Tony-InLosAngeles Před měsícem +2

    A story so well told. 😊

  • @neilmcghee1016
    @neilmcghee1016 Před měsícem

    Good story Peter. I hadn't thought about increasing my security, but will now.

  • @shivangnisharma9448
    @shivangnisharma9448 Před měsícem

    Wow , so lucky to have your dear bonsais back, loved the story, I once got my plant back (from neighbour 😮) after recognising the roots, she didn’t know what had hit her, returned it quietly 😂 but I can almost understand that blond girls problem, sometimes the plants make you fall in love with them & all is fair …… ❤

  • @attilalevai7630
    @attilalevai7630 Před měsícem

    Thank you, Peter for sharing the story!

  • @NerdyShawn
    @NerdyShawn Před měsícem

    Great stories Peter, thanks so much for sharing! Even greater shirt! 🌊👕

  • @garycarlson1994
    @garycarlson1994 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome shirt!

  • @sidtewari5746
    @sidtewari5746 Před měsícem

    Mesmerizing stories
    U r very lucky indeed to have got them back
    Namaste from India

  • @dalespringerwilson4233
    @dalespringerwilson4233 Před měsícem

    Someone please tell me, what season and episode was Peter on Gardener's World ? Can't got enough Peter Chan, he is a world treasure !!!

  • @MidniteSan
    @MidniteSan Před měsícem

    Sure is sucks when it comes to bonsai theft...eergh 😞, sorry to hear it Peter, but glad to hear the tree came back in the end.

  • @mchlbk
    @mchlbk Před měsícem +1

    That was a very Christian thing to do Peter, bravo.

    • @peterchan3100
      @peterchan3100 Před měsícem +1

      Not just Christian - most decent human beings would do this I believe.

  • @felixschippel1171
    @felixschippel1171 Před měsícem

    I know this problem ,,, I have extreme heavy concrete pots and steal wire

  • @keithdouglass3618
    @keithdouglass3618 Před měsícem +1

    🐨🦘🪴🌱 some bonsai shops here have the occasional theft.. Keith Australia 🇦🇺

  • @edmundblackaddercoc8522
    @edmundblackaddercoc8522 Před měsícem

    Don't tell people how much your trees are worth, undervalue them when asked,make sure you know the people before showing your collection,the fewer people know,the better,make sure you have some form of security/protection. If they are stealing to order not much one can do sadly, they will get that tree. These are some lessons i learned from when i got hit.

  • @maryweber4176
    @maryweber4176 Před měsícem +1

    A side of bonsai that you don't even think of.

  • @leoi3031
    @leoi3031 Před měsícem +1

    I have had a tshirt off my washing line stolen before. No way am keeping nice trees where i live

  • @MAMLeers
    @MAMLeers Před měsícem

    Very remarkable stories! My (not so great) solution? I do not own very valuable trees...😉😊

  • @bonsaibythesea
    @bonsaibythesea Před měsícem

    What a story thanks for sharing 😮

  • @deepanjanbanerjee3491
    @deepanjanbanerjee3491 Před měsícem +2

    Kismet!

  • @iamsumit-qs1jp
    @iamsumit-qs1jp Před měsícem

    If I got a chance to visit the UK, I will seek your permission to visit your Nursery. I never knew you had a connection with Kolkata or India.

    • @mchlbk
      @mchlbk Před měsícem

      I seem to remember Peter was born in India, wasn't he?

  • @t3dwards13
    @t3dwards13 Před měsícem +1

    Hahaha I know of Tata, cause they made an air powered car 11 years ago.

  • @67beagle
    @67beagle Před měsícem

    Доброго здоров'я Пану Майстру Бонсаю. Я щиро вдячний за ваші навчання у мистецтві Бонсай. Я є садівник з Києва Україна , і ваші відео допомагають мені в догляді за деревами в наших садах. Коли сад має забагато посаджених дерев на невеликій площі, мистецтво бонсай допомагає формувати крони дерев. Зараз у нас в країні не до бонсаїв, але маю надію коли зможу наСолодитися цим в повній мірі.

  • @MiyamotoMusashi9
    @MiyamotoMusashi9 Před měsícem

    That shirt is cool 😎

  • @timmywood9677
    @timmywood9677 Před měsícem

    My Australian shepherd dog 🐶 is my security guard for my bonsai trees

  • @khaledel-ashram
    @khaledel-ashram Před měsícem

    The tree the woman returned is quite beautiful, I'd be tempted to steal it myself 😁, would love to see close up pictures or video of it. 😊

  • @dariuszjarosz752
    @dariuszjarosz752 Před měsícem

    Big bonsai👍

  • @mikec3820
    @mikec3820 Před měsícem

    only my back yard has the fence. so i will only put cheaper material in the front yard. ive had stuff stolen before. its not cool

  • @TheMrjoehughes
    @TheMrjoehughes Před měsícem

    Great story’s
    I’m 35 so it’s fascinating to see the photos from 1988 of the nursery, I wasn’t even born 😅…
    Also would be great to have some kind of tracker on the expensive trees?

  • @darkgardener9577
    @darkgardener9577 Před měsícem +1

    I understand it's not possible for a retail store but personally I find not showing off my stuff, whatever it is, is the best way to not get it jacked.......... also Montana is the kind of place where trespassing and thieving is a good way to get yourself DISSAPEARED!!!! So it's not the biggest issue here.

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 Před měsícem

    👍👌🙂

  • @georgeguilhermest6
    @georgeguilhermest6 Před měsícem

    😳👏👏👏

  • @grokeffer6226
    @grokeffer6226 Před měsícem

    👍👍👍

  • @chaiwatpotichanid
    @chaiwatpotichanid Před měsícem

    🥰🥰👍

  • @andremarais2706
    @andremarais2706 Před měsícem +1

    Blah Blah ADHD Blah Blah.

  • @anilkumarn6091
    @anilkumarn6091 Před měsícem

    Peter Dada how lucky you are,
    can you give that astrologer number , I am also in problem ,want know my feature.