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Bonsai Time Podcast

Bonsai Time Podcast

The Bonsai Time Podcast is the tree hugger"s #1 spot for history, horticulture, and having fun. Produced by Kevin, Ryan, and Kelly.

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01:12:44

50 - Recapping and Tips For Attending the US National...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/10/01

In this episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan share their recent experiences attending the 2025 US National Bonsai Exhibition and share their tips that will help you navigate and get the most out of attending this or other similar bonsai conventions.The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠.Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are coming soon.See you in the next episode!Sponsor Info:This episode is sponsored by (me!) In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA. Find me in person, online offerings at

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00:33:55

49 - Growing and Displaying With Moss for Bonsai by...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/08/24

In this episode, catch up on what's new with Ryan, Kevin, and Kelly with our new intro segments "What's Growing On" and "Bonsai Bulletin."Then ~4:01, dive into a talk on how and why to grow or display moss with your bonsai, including its beneficial effects on horticulture and aesthetics. Kevin Faris was the presenting artist for this recorded Columbus Bonsai Society meeting. We hope you learn something new and can share this with those you know who are planning to display

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00:48:36

48 - Hows and Whys of Wiring Bonsai with Rob Hoffman...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/07/19

In this episode, catch up on what's new with Ryan, Kevin, and Kelly before diving into a talk on how to wire branches for bonsai styling. Rob Hoffman was the presenting artist for this recorded Columbus Bonsai Society meeting. We hope you learn something new and can share this with those you know who are learning how to wire bonsai.The video version (with whiteboard drawings) is ⁠⁠here.Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are coming soon.See you in the next episode!Sponsor Info:This episode

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00:57:55

47 - From Trash to Treasure: Origin of the Waterfront...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/05/12

In this episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan sat down with Megan Bibelhauser of the Waterfront Botanical Garden and Russel Stevens of Twisted Nature Bonsai in Louisville, Kentucky. Among other things, in Part 1 we discussed how the Waterfront Botanical Garden was founded only 5 years ago and their major events. Then in Part 2, we focused on their new bonsai training program, bonsai collection, and Japanese garden that is under construction.The video version of Part 1 is ⁠⁠here.The video version of Part 2

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00:48:18

46 - From Trash to Treasure: Origin of the Waterfront...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/05/05

In this episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan sat down with Megan Bibelhauser of the Waterfront Botanical Garden and Russel Stevens of Twisted Nature Bonsai in Louisville, Kentucky. Among other things, in Part 1 we discussed how the Waterfront Botanical Garden was founded only 5 years ago and their major events. Then in Part 2, we focused on their new bonsai training program, bonsai collection, and Japanese garden that is under construction.The video version is ⁠⁠here.Show notes, relevant pictures, and

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01:00:13

45 - The Bonsai That Survived Hiroshima — and What It...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/04/23

In this episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan discuss how we can better preserve history through our bonsai and elevate them into an ambassador role between cultures and places. Kevin was specifically thinking about the famous Yamaki White Pine Bonsai that survived an atomic bomb and was later gifted by Japan to the US National Bonsai Museum. This tree has a powerful presence for all those who visit it. Likewise, Kevin compared it to his recent visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan and the

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00:42:45

44 - Cheryl Manning's Bonsai Journey: California to...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/03/20

In this episode, Kelly sat down with Cheryl Manning in California for a wide-ranging interview spanning from her time as a student of the California bonsai greats like John Naka and Harry Hirao to her time as a bonsai apprentice in Japan. See last week's episode for Part 1 which focused on Cheryl's time in bonsai as an apprentice in Japan and how she got started in the professional scene.The video version is ⁠⁠here.Show notes, relevant pictures, and links to Part 1 are available ⁠here.See you in the

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00:39:49

43 - Cheryl Manning's Bonsai Journey: California to...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/03/13

In this episode, Kelly sat down with Cheryl Manning in California for a wide-ranging interview spanning from her time as a student of the California bonsai greats like John Naka and Harry Hirao to her time as a bonsai apprentice in Japan. Stay tuned for next week's Part 2 which focuses on how she has seen the California bonsai scene evolve over her professional career. The video version is ⁠⁠here.Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available ⁠⁠⁠⁠coming soon.See you in the next episode!Guest

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00:59:24

42 - Ohara Ikebana Demonstration by Kamo-Sensei...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/02/26

This episode is the second of a two-part series. In this episode, Kamo-sensei narrates and demonstrates, composing 6 Ohara Ikebana, a prominent form of Japanese flower arrangements. Members of Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana hosted this event at the Yosoko Center in Columbus, Ohio to share the art of Ikebana with the public. In the prior episode, COOI president Joe Rotella presented on the history of Ohara Ikebana.The video version of this shortened narration-only version is here.The full-length

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00:29:16

41 - History of Ohara Ikebana (Japanese Flower...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/02/10

This video is the part of a two-part series. In this first video, Joe Rotella explains the history of Ohara Ikebana which is one of the more prominent forms of Japanese flower arrangements. Joe and other members of Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana hosted this event at the Yosoko Center in Columbus, Ohio to share the art of Ikebana with the public and to host a Japanese master named Kamo-sensei who demonstrates the art of Ikebana in the next video.The video version is ⁠⁠⁠coming soon.Show notes, relevant

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00:55:50

40 - Growing Forward: Bonsai and Podcast Goals for 2025

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/01/27

Kevin, Ryan, and Kelly sat down to look forward to another new year of doing bonsai and podcasting. We discussed potential new resolutions and directions for our bonsai lives and the podcast although not our plans all can be made public yet. Kevin also posited some potential trends from other forms of art that he hopes may one day be adopted in bonsai. Enjoy the episode and let us know, what is your bonsai resolution for the year?The video version is ⁠⁠⁠here. Show notes, relevant pictures, and

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00:52:43

39 - Branches of Insight: Bonsai Milestones and...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Ryan, Kelly, and Kevin sat down to reflect on our past year in bonsai. What goals have we set out in our bonsai lives and where do we stand on meeting them? We also unpacked other milestones from our last year in bonsai such as taking and leading new workshops, caring for public collection bonsai, attending bonsai shows, and new trees and folks we’ve enjoyed meeting along the way!The video version is ⁠⁠⁠here⁠. Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available ⁠⁠here. See you in the next

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00:43:40

38 - Behind the Scenes at the Green Witch Gardens

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/11/21

In this episode, Ryan sat down with Ellen Veselenak and Mellissa Marguerite of the Green Witch Gardens (formerly known as The Flower Market) in Monroe, Michigan. In the interview, the gang discussed Melissa's and Ellen's personal history with plants, how they came to purchase The Flower Market, their approach to caring for Michigan's largest bonsai nursery, and their long term goals for their nursery and for the local bonsai society. This was an in person interview that was recorded while Ryan was

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00:21:01

37 - When to Tear and When to Dremel? Tips on...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/10/04

In this minisode, international bonsai deadwood carver extraordinaire Will Baddeley, bonsai nursery owner Rob Hoffman, and your host Ryan discussed the merits and situations to use various bonsai deadwood carving techniques. They also share other tips to help you create convincing deadwood that adds to the sense of age and ruggedness of your bonsai.The video version is ⁠here. Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available ⁠⁠⁠here. See you in the next episode! Guest Info: This

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01:42:42

36 - A Foreigner's Survival Guide for Bonsai in Japan...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/08/18

Darren Bloomfield is a British bonsai artist who moved to Japan over a decade ago as an English teacher. In this interview, he and Kevin share practical tips for foreigners who travel to Japan or even for others who might want to move to Japan as well as insights into the Japanese hobbyist bonsai community and how it compares to the hobbyist community in the west.The video version is here. Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. See you in the next episode! Guest Info:

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01:21:42

35 - From America to Japan: A Bonsai Odyssey with...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/07/12

After 6 years as a full-time bonsai apprentice in Japan, Bjorn Bjorholm returned to Tennessee, USA, to establish his own bonsai nursery, Eisei-en. Now, after years of success, Bjorn has made a significant move, relocating his family and his nursery to Kyoto, Japan! This relocation promises exciting new opportunities for visitors to his new nursery and users of his bonsai learning platform, bonsai-U, now based in Japan.The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/gvnxx7G3L4w Show

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01:20:22

34 - How Does Practicing Bonsai Impact our Wellbeing?

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/06/10

For this next 3-part series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en Nursery in Australia. In this second episode, Kevin, Ryan, and Josh share from their experience how bonsai has positively impacted their lives and hypothesize on other ways we may not always think about in which this artform creates benefits for the practitioners and those around us. Also, check last week's minisode for information on Josh's experience as a bonsai business owner and an find another full episode

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00:20:48

33 - Bonsai as a Business with Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/06/05

For this next 3-part series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en Nursery in Australia. In this first minisode, Josh shares his background both in bonsai as an entrepreneur and advice from his experience in starting a bonsai business. Check back next week for the deeper discussions we had with him as well in regarding the benefits of bonsai and the bonsai mindset.The video version is available ⁠⁠⁠here. Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. See you in

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00:56:13

32 - Why You Should Apply for the Ben Oki Scholarship...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/05/07

For this next 2-part series, Kevin and Kelly interviewed Bob Pressler regarding a bonsai scholarship that he helps organize. They talked about why you should apply and how you can boost your odds of success! The Ben Oki Scholarship Fund is awarded by the California Bonsai Society to two recipients a year. Each recipient is granted $1000 to use to further their bonsai education to give back to the bonsai community. Your co-hosts, Kevin Faris and Kelly Lui, are among the previous recipients of this

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00:57:02

31 - Why You Should Apply for the Ben Oki Scholarship...

Bonsai Time Podcast ·

2024/05/06

For this next 2-part series, Kevin and Kelly interviewed Bob Pressler regarding a bonsai scholarship that he helps organize. They talked about why you should apply and how you can boost your odds of success! The Ben Oki Scholarship Fund is awarded by the California Bonsai Society to two recipients a year. Each recipient is granted $1000 to use to further their bonsai education to give back to the bonsai community. Your co-hosts, Kevin Faris and Kelly Lui, are among the previous recipients of this

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