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Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry

Bonsai Mirai is a company, a place, a practice, an ecosystem of creators. This is our outlet for discussion of all things bonsai and beyond.

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48:13

Highlights from Mountain Film Festival

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/06/14

Join us as we recap our journey to Telluride, Colorado, for the renowned Mountain Film Festival to celebrate a documentary project's premiere featuring Mirai. We share our unforgettable experiences from the festival and offer an exclusive sneak peek into our insights on "Trees and Other Entanglements," an upcoming HBO documentary set to release this fall.

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01:01:35

Art and Business Convergence with Joe Robinson

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/05/31

Joe Robinson—the owner of East Creek Art, joins us to delve into our recent collaboration on firing the Triskele Collective ceramics in their Anagama wood-burning kiln. We reflect on our shared experiences cultivating and nurturing creative communities and the intriguing connection between trees, ceramics, art, and teaching. Learn more about East Creek Art: https://www.eastcreekart.org/

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01:04:00

Creativity and Craftsmanship with Austin Heitzman

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/05/03

We catch up with Austin Heitzman—a master craftsman and woodworker whose recent body of work we've had the luxury of experiencing and distributing at Mirai. With a deep understanding of his medium, Austin creates unique pieces and contextual woodworking representations that push the art form's boundaries. Shop his new bonsai stand collection on Mirai Goods.

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57:55

Celebrating 13 Years of Mirai

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/04/19

We celebrate Mirai's 13th anniversary—by reflecting on our growth and the expansion of bonsai in North America and the Western world. It's been an incredible journey thus far, full of flops, follies, successes, and celebrations, and the voyage only continues; we are just warming up!

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01:35:10

Winter Garden Recap 2023

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/03/22

We take a moment to catch up on Mirai's busy winter season as we ascend into the spring of 2023—recapping the highlights of our bonsai repotting season and sharing new insight into recent nutritional discoveries that have helped advance our knowledge of the bonsai model and further influenced our tree care practices.

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01:29:05

Ceramic Creation with Jan Rentenaar

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/03/08

Jan Rentenaar—a local ceramicist and art legend, joins us to celebrate the release of her latest collection of ceramics in collaboration with Mirai. We chat about her introduction to art, her ceramic process, and what motivates her as an artist. Check out her new ceramic collection, available now on Mirai Goods: https://goods.bonsaimirai.com/collections/vendors?q=Jan%20Rentenaar

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01:13:00

Iseli Nursery with Joe Harris: Part 2

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/02/22

In the second part of our discussion with bonsai practitioner and nursery professional—Joe Harris, we continue our conversation on his transition from a bonsai apprenticeship into his nursery industry career. We dive into his work with high-level maple cultivation, how he's applied bonsai knowledge to large tree formation design, and his position at Iseli Nursery, one of the most famous specialty nurseries in the Willamette Valley. Learn more about Iseli Nursery: https://www.iselinursery.com/

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01:01:19

Bonsai Apprenticeship with Joe Harris: Part 1

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/02/15

We traveled down to Iseli Nursery to chat with Joe Harris—one of the original North American bonsai practitioners who apprenticed under Mr. Hashimoto at Kanuma Nature and Bonsai Park in Japan during the mid-1980s. We engage in an enlightening discussion on our shared apprenticeship experiences and educational lineage—touching on stories and memories from his time studying bonsai in Japan.

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01:13:32

Sequoias, Seeds, and Conservation with Steen Christensen

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/01/11

We are once again joined by co-founder of The Jonsteen Company—Steen Christensen, as we continue our deep dive into his insight on collecting seeds and preserving the genetics of the North American forests. His specialization on Giant Sequoias and his work in the Redwoods takes us on quite the journey as we catch up and explore all of the vast knowledge this individual has to offer. Learn more about The Jonsteen Company: https://www.jonsteen.com/

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55:57

2022: A Year in Review

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2023/01/04

Deep dive with us into a 2022 recap as we unravel the layers of Mirai throughout this past year. Celebrating the highlights and carefully working through the low points while simultaneously recognizing that as bonsai professionals, we have an innate ability to endure whatever life throws our way and remain grateful for the journey ahead.

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01:40:18

Fungi and Bacteria with Karen O’Hanlon

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/12/14

Founder of Probio Carbon—Dr. Karen O'Hanlon joins us from Ireland to share her rigorous knowledge about fungi, bacteria, nutrition, and bonsai biology. Her new product Danú was developed in 2021 specifically for the bonsai community and has helped to increase plant health and cultivation for bonsai and beyond. Learn more about Probio Carbon: https://www.probiocarbon.ie/ The olive trees of Puglia need our help! Discover how you join us in our conservation

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02:30:29

Ceramic Discussion with the Triskele Collective

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/12/07

The Triskele Collective includes Tom Benda, Andrew Pearson, and Thor Holvila—a trio of exceptionally talented ceramicists in the bonsai realm. Each member brings unique skills and styles to every collaboration, creating one-of-a-kind works of art that are beautiful and functional. Tune in as we increase your understanding of the bonsai vessel during our ceramic discussion with these three incredibly talented and well-known bonsai ceramicists. The olive trees of Puglia need our help! Discover how

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01:43:42

Pacific Bonsai Expo Recap with Hugh Grant and Randy...

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/11/30

We gathered our good friends—Hugh Grant and Randy Knight, to delve deep into our Pacific Bonsai Expo takeaways and experiences. Enjoy a recap of our combined perspectives on a truly remarkable first-of-its-kind event for the western bonsai community and beyond. The olive trees of Puglia need our help! Discover how you join us in our conservation efforts: https://bonsaimirai.com/blog/mirai-wild-puglian-olives-fundraiser

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01:43:54

Ancient Forest Society

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/11/16

Through research, outreach, and exploration, founders of the Ancient Forest Society—Anthony Ambrose and Wendy Baxter, discuss their efforts to conserve the world's tallest and largest trees, the giant sequoias and coastal redwoods. Learn more about their organization: https://ancientforestsociety.org/

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01:59:01

Bonsai Nutrition with David Knaus

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/11/02

Proprietor of Apical Solutions—David Knaus enlightens us on the benefits of modifying and enhancing nutrition in the bonsai container to provide the best possible environment for your bonsai trees to thrive. Learn more about Apical Solutions: http://www.apical-ag.com/

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01:57:05

Catching Up With Aarin Packard

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/10/19

In celebration and preparation for the rapidly approaching Pacific Bonsai Expo, we circle back to talk with a pivotal figure in the public institutions of bonsai in North America–Aarin Packard, curator of the Pacific Bonsai Museum. We catch up on recent endeavors, all things bonsai, exploring his curatorial outlook and sharing our mutual anticipation for the upcoming exhibition.

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01:11:13

End of Summer Recap

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/10/05

We sit down to catch you up on our adventure-filled summer–covering Ryan's trip to Sweden, climbing the giant sequoias and exploring Yosemite National Park, and our recent Mirai in the Wild release. We also dive into the upcoming journey of the Covered Wagon and touch on the politics and science of trees. This end-of-summer recap will give you a sense of what's been happening, where we stand, and what to look forward to next.

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01:41:58

Pacific Bonsai Expo with Jonas Dupuich & Eric Schrader

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/08/24

Eric Schrader and Jonas Dupuich join us to discuss their co-creation of the upcoming Pacific Bonsai Expo in Oakland, California. A juried exhibition featuring 70 outstanding bonsai displays and a selection of the most reputable vendors in the community. In addition to learning more about the event, we explore their prolific field-growing methodologies, thought processes, and recent bonsai endeavors. The tickets are on sale now, as well as information on where to stay and how to get there:

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01:41:19

Bonsai Evolution with Todd Schlafer

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/08/10

Todd Schlafer takes a break from his busy schedule to reconnect with us on all things bonsai. He updates us on his new garden build and his continued evolution as a bonsai professional. We touch on the upcoming Mirai in the Wild project, which Todd was a part of, as well as the loss of a bonsai legend in the community—Jerry Morris, an absolute pioneer of western bonsai. To learn more about Todd's work check out his website: https://www.firstbranchbonsai.com/

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01:42:11

Tropical Commentary with David Cutchin

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry ·

2022/07/27

Mirai's tropical instructor—David Cutchin, shares insight and perspective on some of the tropical content he's helped us create that we've released over the past few months on Mirai Live. We discuss the groundbreaking demonstration he recently performed, and we remember some of the iconic bonsai pioneers in North America who passed away this year. David is a wonderful human being, a talented artist, and a positive ambassador for bonsai.

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