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#31 Julian Tsai, Cesar Ordoñez and Adam Toth

#31 Julian Tsai, Cesar Ordoñez and Adam Toth

Update: 2025-09-01
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In this episode, I hang out with:


Julian Tsai@bontsai
Cesar Ordoñez@cencalbonsai
Adam Toth@adam.jp.bon


We catch up on what’s new in their lives and dive into a wide-ranging discussion on bonsai, with a strong focus on aesthetics and appreciation. It’s always a blast connecting with these guys—hope you enjoy the conversation!


 


Chapters


  • (00:00:00 ) - Adam Koh
  • (00:01:47 ) - Bonsai Lessons by Julian Covid
  • (00:03:14 ) - Adam and Julian on Bonsai
  • (00:07:50 ) - Cesar on His New California Presence
  • (00:09:23 ) - Bonsai Update!
  • (00:14:39 ) - Representation of California on the EWTN
  • (00:14:59 ) - Cesar On His Dad Digging Up Olives For Him
  • (00:16:49 ) - RO system up and running
  • (00:17:58 ) - Adam's Bonsai Update
  • (00:20:50 ) - How to Edit a YouTube Video
  • (00:29:02 ) - Adam on Bonsai
  • (00:35:03 ) - Does Becoming a Bonsai Professional Take the Passion Out of
  • (00:44:25 ) - Bonsai: Client expectations
  • (00:47:50 ) - Bonsai Aesthetic Issues
  • (00:54:45 ) - Julian on Jiu Jitsu
  • (00:56:47 ) - My Three Favorite Species for Bonsai
  • (00:57:25 ) - What Is The Goal Of Bonsai?
  • (01:02:42 ) - Does Mochikomi Mean Anything In Bonsai?
  • (01:10:03 ) - Is the Cultivated Age More Important Than The Real Age in B
  • (01:14:45 ) - How Old Can You Make a Bonsai Tree?
  • (01:18:32 ) - My 3 Favorite Species For Bonsai
  • (01:24:21 ) - A tree with a single branch
  • (01:24:58 ) - What Makes A Good Chinese Quince?
  • (01:33:00 ) - Chinese Quinces
  • (01:38:23 ) - Tree in Your Palm
  • (01:38:57 ) - 5 Tips For Better Bonsai Skills
  • (01:44:48 ) - on Peter's Bonsai
  • (01:47:58 ) - How to Get Better at Bonsai (Julian)
  • (01:52:48 ) - PODCAST: Naka Memorial Episode 3
  • (01:54:04 ) - TALKING TO MY FANS
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#31 Julian Tsai, Cesar Ordoñez and Adam Toth

#31 Julian Tsai, Cesar Ordoñez and Adam Toth

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