Bonsai Time Podcast

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28 - Southern Bliss: The Artistry and Love of Rodney...

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2024/04/01

In today's episode, Kevin interviewed Rodney and Charlie Clemons at their bonsai nursery in Georgia. Rodney is well known online as a specialist in Boxwoods, but less well known is the story of his wife Charlie who is an accomplished bonsai artist in her own right. Here they share their intertwined story.The video version is available here. Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. See you in the next

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01:48:37

27 - Listener Bonsai Brainstorm - More metal pots,...

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2024/03/01

In today's episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan met up to share recent listener questions and submitted tree pictures. There was vigorous discussion online about Benjamin Keating's work potting bonsai into metal sculptures which we talked with Ben about in the last episode. Many listeners wondered about the viability of these trees long-term, so we posed the question to Ben and relayed his response to go deeper into that subject. Many listeners also submitted questions surrounding spring topics

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01:40:33

26 - What can fine art do for bonsai? Sculptor...

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2024/02/02

In today's episode, Kevin and Benjamin Keating discuss his history in art and how he got into bonsai, challenges associated with displaying bonsai in art galleries for long periods, Ben's bonsai + metal marriage projects in progress, and what to look forward to from Ben's art!The video version is available here (follow along to see Ben's trees in development during the garden tour): https://youtu.be/j5mIz2ateOE Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available here. See you

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01:03:54

25 - Inside Out with Tori Solis: A Reversed Episode

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2024/01/01

Our first episode of 2024 is a collaboration with Tori Solis of Blue Nose Trading. In the first half of our two-part interview, we interviewed Tori to understand her artistic perspective in ceramics and discuss the motivations for her new podcast. That is available as episode 1 of "The Bonsai Pot Cast". Next in this episode, Tori interviewed us about our involvement in bonsai clubs, tips for getting involved, and a smattering of other subjects such as invasive species yamadori. Find Part

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00:42:31

24 - A Very Bonsai New Year: Goals for 2024

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/12/29

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, your hosts Ryan, Kelly, and Kevin continue the New Year episode tradition of reflecting on how we have been doing on the podcast and in our bonsai lives last year and what we resolve to continue or improve for 2024. The future is bright! We hope you will continue enjoying the Bonsai Time ride with us. Have a happy holidays to you and your family! The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/_Avm2EnOcU0 Show notes, relevant pictures, and links

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01:29:50

23 - A Very Bonsai Christmas With Julian Tsai

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/12/21

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, we have part 2 of a winter solstice/Christmas special featuring Ryan, Kelly, Kevin, and Julian Tsai. In Part 2, we discussed the history of the winter solstice and Christmas celebrations in Europe, Egypt, and America especially as it pertains to symbolic tree species associated with this time of year. We then go on to discuss and compare the merits of these historic tree species for bonsai. The video version is available

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00:59:16

22 - What to Do With Your Bonsai in Winter With...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/12/18

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, we have part 1 of a winter solstice/Christmas special featuring Ryan, Kelly, Kevin, and Julian Tsai. In Part 1, we catch up with Julian regarding how he transitioned into being a full-time bonsai professional and we dive into the subject of what can we do as bonsai artists in winter and what might be risky to do in colder climates at this time of year. Stay tuned for Part 2 later this week where we will discuss the history of certain trees in traditional

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00:32:55

21 - Introducing Our New Co-Host, Kelly Lui

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2023/12/15

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome a new co-host to the podcast, Kelly Lui of California. Kelly is an enthusiastic newcomer in the bonsai scene who has already made a splash by winning the Ben Oki Scholarship in 2023 from the California Bonsai Society. Hear the story of how she got roped into our podcast and how we hope to help one another amplify her work sharing the history of the senior bonsai students in the California area and elsewhere. The video version is

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00:53:11

20 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis...

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2023/11/16

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome Dennis Makashima. Dennis has been a witness and active participant in bonsai history as he learned from many of the greats of California Bonsai and even inherited many of their trees. Although Dennis is a second-generation Japanese American, he found himself drawn into the same line of work as many Japanese were at that time - gardening and aesthetic tree pruning. This is what ultimately drew him into bonsai and eventually a bonsai

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01:15:58

19 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/11/08

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome Dennis Makashima. Dennis has been a witness and active participant in bonsai history as he learned from many of the greats of California Bonsai and even inherited many of their trees. Although Dennis is a second-generation Japanese American, he found himself drawn into the same line of work as many Japanese were at that time - gardening and aesthetic tree pruning. This is what ultimately drew him into bonsai and eventually a bonsai

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01:27:57

18 - Bonsai Stories and Other BS with Dennis...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/10/31

In the latest episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan welcome Dennis Makashima. Dennis has been a witness and active participant in bonsai history as he learned from many of the greats of California Bonsai and even inherited many of their trees. Although Dennis is a second-generation Japanese American, he found himself drawn into the same line of work as many Japanese were at that time - gardening and aesthetic tree pruning. This is what ultimately drew him into bonsai and eventually a

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00:38:40

17 - Bonsai Brainstorm with Angelica Ramirez

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/07/14

Today's episode is the final installment in our multi-part interview with Angelica Ramirez, the current US National Bonsai Apprentice. We discussed listener questions and submitted trees and shared our various thoughts, especially on styling options and nuances of particular species. You can submit your own listener trees and/or questions for a future episode on our website, www.bonsaitimepodcast.com, or at our email, bonsaitimepodcast@gmail.com. The video version is available here:

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01:12:46

16 - The Many Talents of Angelica Ramirez, Part 2

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/07/07

Angelica Ramirez is a bright new face in the bonsai scene. As Kevin and I learned in our interview, Angelica is a uniquely driven person with expertise in music, helicopter piloting, archery, painting, bonsai ceramics, and more recently she is set on learning bonsai to the highest degree possible. Angelica has been an apprentice at the Chicago Botanic Garden's bonsai collection and this year she is the new National Bonsai Apprentice at the US National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in Washington,

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01:22:00

15 - The Many Talents of Angelica Ramirez, Part 1

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2023/06/30

Angelica Ramirez is a bright new face in the bonsai scene. As Kevin and I learned in our interview, Angelica is a uniquely driven person with expertise in music, helicopter piloting, archery, painting, bonsai ceramics, and more recently she is set on learning bonsai to the highest degree possible. Angelica has been an apprentice at the Chicago Botanic Garden's bonsai collection and this year she is the new National Bonsai Apprentice at the US National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in Washington,

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02:09:13

14 - Aussie Natives and Bonsai as Art with Hugh Grant

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2023/05/16

In today's interview, we had the honor of hosting Hugh Grant from Australia who came on to share his story and thoughts on the evolution of bonsai in Australia and around the World. Hugh explained how his background as an art student led him to study at Bonsai Mirai and shapes how he thinks about modern bonsai displays. Hugh also taught Ryan and Kevin about the diversity of Australian ecosystems and the native trees there which make for decent bonsai once you learn their quirks! Hope you enjoy

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01:53:14

13 - Insights into the Bonsai Art of Michael Hagedorn

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2023/03/21

In the thirteenth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, the renowned Portland, OR-based ceramicist and bonsai artist Michael Hagedorn joined Kevin and Ryan to discuss his time as a Japanese bonsai apprentice, his apprenticeship program in the US, his floating shore pine in the pacific bonsai expo, his unique invisible slab style plantings, and more! Enjoy the interview! The video version which includes relevant pictures is available here: https://youtu.be/Qbt_jmPuStY Show notes and relevant pictures

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00:22:23

12 - First Year Reflections for the Bonsai Time Podcast

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2023/01/02

In today's episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Ryan and Kevin reflect on their journey from 2022 including their learning curve in starting the podcast. They also covered what they are looking forward to for 2023 with the podcast, their bonsai gardens, and the local bonsai clubs they are involved in. The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/g2K0CEEkGQc Show notes here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2023/01/first-year-reflections-for-bonsai-time.html See you in the next

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01:18:15

11 - The Allure of Wood-Fired Pottery with Brandon...

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2022/12/13

In the eleventh episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Connecticut ceramicist and bonsai artist Brandon Stolicny walked Kevin and me through what makes wood-fired pottery so special! Brandon also talked us through the unique challenges that come with wood-fired pots and how his personality influences his style preferences in ceramics and in his bonsai. We also touched on Brandon's experience as a native yamadori collector working with pitch pines in his area of the northeastern US. Enjoy! The video

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01:19:37

10 - Life of a Bonsai Deadwood Carver - Will Baddeley

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2022/11/07

In the tenth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin interviewed the deadwood carving specialist, Will Baddeley, a bonsai professional from the UK. Will covered how he stumbled into bonsai and how his previous interest in model making helped him to develop his meticulous deadwood carving. Will's carving style is distinctive as he focuses on working with and enhancing the grain of the wood. Kevin and Will also discussed Will's teaching style, observations from his travels, and where he

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01:21:59

09 - Tips for Bonsai Show Planning from Jonas Dupuich...

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2022/10/16

In the ninth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and I were fortunate to be joined by Jonas Dupuich! Aside from being a well-known American bonsai artist, Jonas is also the owner of the Bonsai Tonight Blog, and author of the Little Book of Bonsai. Together with Eric Schrader of Bonsaify, Jonas is now busy creating a new regional bonsai show - the Pacific Bonsai Expo! Jonas shared with us behind-the-scenes details for the show including some unannounced features attendees can look forward to

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