Little Things for Bonsai People

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan speaks with Kurt Dillow about collecting developing shortleaf pines, pinus echinata.. Kurt's approach to collecting and working with a relatively understudied species is great information for those looking to experiment with their own native trees for bonsai. If you're looking for a good guide on how to start stewarding a new species that could make a difference in your local bonsai scene, this is the episode for you!Check out Kurt's work in bonsai photography and his work on his own tree on Instagram, @kurtdillowAgain 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 discuss the Plant Collections Network. The PCN is an amazing resource for public gardens to find guidelines on how to improve public garden spaces and even get accredited. If you are a curator or an aspiring curator, this is the episode for you!Check out the PCN here:https://members.publicgardens.org/plant-collections-network/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, Bonsai Buds! Welcome to another episode of Little Things for Bonsai People. On this episode, Evan and Carmen discuss an amazing species that is great for beginners, the yaupon holly. The yaupon holly is native to the southeast United States and it is tough and forgiving. Listen as Evan breaks down all details that makes this an amazing species for beginners and advance bonsai practitioners alike.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, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk about their experiences at the 9th National Bonsai Exhibition. They share their thoughts on what the show looked like a few years ago and where it may be heading in the future. There was a lot to take away from this year's show and there's a lot of insight and hot takes on this one, just what the Best Buds like!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

Hello, bonsai fanatics! On this episode, you’ll hear a series of short interviews that Evan conducted at the 9th US National Bonsai Exhibition, held in September 2025 from Rochester, NY. Hear from longtime cohorts of the show, a couple of best buds in the flesh, potters, vendors, and event organizers. Even Carmen makes a couple of appearances! 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!mattodonnell.comBuy 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 speak with Jamie Harrington about their mentorship and budding new bonsai business. Evan and Jamie get into some deeper dives about bonsai culture in the States and how younger bonsai practitioners are adapting. Check out the collaboration that Evan and Jamie put together on YouTube! Link below:https://youtu.be/U-k8i97X2Po?si=UgwS1-t-IhHU6RZZAgain 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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Music composed and engineered by Matt O'Donnell.

This one's for the long time listeners of our show! A remaster of Episode 2, Bonsai Misconceptions. The previous episode is a commentary on this remaster a much more recent conversation with Mark Coulon. Make sure to listen to Episode 123 before this one! Check it out - MarkAgain 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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this special episode of Little Things, we bring back Mark Coulon from when our podcast show was called Bonsai Southeast. Evan and Mark reminisce about the early days of recording and working on the show and where it is now. Listen as they breakdown the difficulties of hosting and editing a podcast and what it takes to bring the show to the next level and a boarder audience.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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

How's it, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen wrap up the questions for the bonsai lifestyles questionnaire. They also talk about all the other exciting things on the horizon for the end of this year and what the hopeful future in bonsai holds. The Little Things crew would like to thank our Bonsai Buds once again for being so amazing and supporting the show. These episodes are our favorites to record and share with the community.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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

WUD UP, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan review the responses to the bonsai lifestyles questions and discuss them on air. There's a lot of deeper cuts on this episode and there was so much to discuss, it has been made into a two part episode!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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

How ya goin', Bonsai Buds. We're thrilled to welcome Jonas Dupuich back onto the show once again! This time Jonas will talking about his newest book called The Essential Bonsai Book: Techniques for Making Beautiful Trees. This newest book truly does have amazing techniques to do just that. Listen as Evan goes through his favorite sections of the book with Jonas and gives a "critical" book review.Make sure to pick up your own copy of Jonas's book today. This book, as well as his first book The Little Book of Bonsai, can be purchased on Amazon or at most major book sellers near you!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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan discuss the concept of bonsai as a lifestyle. There will be questions for our patrons in the discord to give us feedback on this episode as well. Answering these questions honestly with yourself will tell you how much time you have for bonsai and how precious our free time is. 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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

How's it, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen speak with John Eads about how things are going at Left Coast Bonsai. Evan and John discuss the ins and outs of running a "bonsai farm" and what has worked and what hasn't worked in the trade.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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

How ya goin, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen speak with Angelica Ramirez and Karen Harkaway about the upcoming ABS Learning Seminars. Angelica is very excited to discuss the North American bonsai pottery competition with us this week! It's going to be a big event for the American bonsai scene as it is happening on the same weekend as the National Bonsai Exhibition. Listen to find out all the details!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!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen go through listener submitted critiques on trees in development. Also, there's some hot takes on creative displays and a lot to consider when it comes to the impact it they will have in for the future of bonsai in North America. Listen to find out more!Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this Episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan discuss 3 things that they would like to emphasize when teaching and working with students. There's a lot of good discussion here about not only why these 3 things are important but how they should be taught in the proper setting within a bonsai collection. There's also a lot of deeper conversation in general about bonsai here to be had. Enjoy!Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan sit down with Adam Lavigne to discuss the history of the Bonsai Societies of Florida state convention and what it takes to run a show with a rich history. This was an interesting show for the Florida scene this year, "Let's Do Something Different" was the theme. Listen to find out just how different this year's show was from the last!Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comAttend the Waterfront Botanical Garden's 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend!https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/copy-of-glbs-eventsBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen discuss what shows and conventions they have been at recently. Also, they get into a deeper conversation about the 3 ages of bonsai trees. What are the 3 ages and how can they help you with your practice in bonsai? Listen to find out!Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comAttend the Waterfront Botanical Garden's 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend!https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/copy-of-glbs-eventsBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com

Howdy, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan discuss what makes bonsai tree "expensive". Should you be paying tens to thousands of dollars for bonsai materials? Or is there another way to evaluate bonsai trees? Listen to hear Carmen and Evan's side of the debate.Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai BarAlso, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!mattodonnell.comBuy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:underhillbonsaistore.comAttend the Waterfront Botanical Garden's 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend!https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/copy-of-glbs-eventsBook classes at your favorite brewery:bonsaibar.com