Bonsai Time Podcast

In the eighth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris recorded an interview with CBS president and local potter Mark Passerrello while they were en route to a bonsai workshop. Kevin and Mark went over how Mark found himself in the world of bonsai, his approach to bonsai ceramics, and building confidence in a world full of imposter syndrome as he started his business Ancient Art Bonsai. Mark now regularly sells the pots he makes at local Columbus art events as well as accent plants

In the seventh episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris drove to meet April Grigsby of April Grigsby Ceramics in NE Ohio. They discussed April's diverse background in art and bonsai which has today led to the start of her successful bonsai pottery business. She now travels to many local midwestern shows to sell her handmade traditional Japanese-inspired pots and was even invited by Bill Valvanis to sell at the recent 2021 US National Bonsai Exhibit. Hear some of her special

In the sixth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris drove to Nature's Way Nursery in Harrisburg, PA to visit Jim Doyle and discover the story behind Jim's start in the bonsai nursery business. You'll also hear how Jim's involvement in teaching bonsai has also evolved over time especially after meeting Walter Pall spurred him to travel the US and Europe more extensively to teach classes with Walter. Enjoy! Jim is one of several prominent bonsai artists who will be

In the fifth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin traveled to Rosade Bonsai Studios to interview a man by the name of Chase Rosade. This interview covers many seasons of Chase's life over his 50 years in the bonsai scene including the 8 month and 10,000 km journey he took to reach Japan; his initial training at a bonsai nursery in Japan; stories from collecting yamadori with John Naka, Ben Oki, Dan Robinson, and Larry Jackal; and Chase also shares details about the contributions of his late

In the fourth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Ryan shares an old interview from May of 2020 with other noteworthy bonsai apprentices, Andy Bello of the US National Bonsai & Penjing Museum and Julian Tsai of Fujikawa Kouka-en Bonsai Nursery in Japan. Parts of this interview have already been released as a pilot test for what is now the Bonsai Time Podcast, however, in today's release of the full discussion, the latter half includes a never before heard bonsai brainstorm in which Andy,

In the third episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin & Ryan share reflections from their time working with Dan Robinson of Elandan Gardens including some artistic and technical tips for creating naturalistic bonsai in Dan's style. See you in the next episode! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Podcast Info: You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All

In the second episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin & Ryan share their backgrounds in bonsai, goals, and plans for this podcast. See you in the next episode! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Info: You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month

In the inaugural episode of the Bonsai Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and I interviewed my bonsai teacher, Dan Robinson. Dan has had a long career in bonsai where he has assumed many roles. He was a founding member of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association, a pioneer in collecting American native yamadori, a trail-blazer in naturalistic bonsai, a lifelong acolyte of ancient trees, the creator of Elandan Gardens in Bremerton, WA, and the subject of the book Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees by Will Hiltz. This