Little Things for Bonsai People

How's it, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Carmen talks with Michael Bruneau about his experience as a bonsai garden curator. Even more unique to this conversation is the fact that he is co-curator at the same garden Carmen works at! Listen for more and more insight into what the life of a professional bonsai curator is like and maybe this will further encourage more people to look into the career path.Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

How's it going, Bonsai Buds! On this episode we welcome Mike Lane back on! After months of tracking him down, he has returned and has a lot to say. Evan and Mike break down the "Japanese aesthetic" and dig into why those who are new to bonsai are distant to it. There's a lot of Western culture influence and Evan and Mike push on a few hot takes. Be warned, this episode may challenge your bonsai brain!Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

How's it going Bonsai Buds! We have a yet another North American native species episode for y'all. On this episode of Little Things, Evan chats with Michael Alford about Ashe's juniper, juniperus ashei. This species of juniper has a lot to offer to the bonsai community of the southeastern United States. It thrives in hot humid climes and doesn't mind short winters. Listen as Michael talks with Evan about collection techniques and the little surprises found with working with the species. Yamadori in Central Texas and more on this super sweet episode!Check out Michael's trees and yamadori at https://www.i-digit-bonsai.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTEhtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhTGZncUdnWUNKdXJSaGNuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvB8Dw4kc-V54xh5Bx-psujrLOVK8uiyU6izPyo4F6jj_vJvn9E2EvGe51c6_aem_6Dk7dsWmIhPqClFMpLhTYgThat's I-Dig-It-Bonsai ^Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy-do, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen tackle a tough topic and a controversial one at that. Should bonsai be judged and presented awards at exhibitions? Does the bonsai receive the award or does the person who owns the tree receive the award? What about amateurs vs professionals? Listen as Evan and Carmen work their way through these hot takes on bonsai display.Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

How's it going, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Eli Akins talk about a dream come true for a bonsai potter. One of Eli's containers was selected to be used for arguably the most important bald cypress bonsai to exist. It's a perfect blend of a legendary North American bonsai combined with a legendary North American bonsai potter's work. Listen to hear Eli's impressions and other banter between two bonsai buds.Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com