Little Things for Bonsai People

Good news Bonsai Buds, it's almost our 40th episode! Evan may have jumped the gun on this one but either way it's still pretty exciting. This time around Carmen and Evan discuss the concept of creating bonsai forest plantings. This was a listener/patron requested episode. You can have your questions and requests become episodes as well by becoming a Patreon as well. Make your dreams come true by becoming a Bonsai Best Bud! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Bonsai Best Bud here ^^ mattodonnell.com Go check out our editor's website here, start your own show with him! ^^

Hey hey hey Bonsai Buds! For this special guest episode, Evan and Mike speak with Paul Stephan. Paul is really knowledgeable in the world of collectable Japanese pottery and antique pottery. There's so much to learn from this juicy episode!https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Best Bonsai Bud here ^^ mattodonnell.com Start your own show with Matt here ^^

Hello Bonsai Friends! It's time for a new list of bonsai tips to help you improve your collection. These are "little things" that I originally thought were tedious when caring for and maintaining my personal collection but have added up to great long term results. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Becoming an amazing Bonsai Best Bud here ^^ mattodonnell.com Check out our editor's site here and start your own show ^^

How you goin', Bonsai Buds! Mike is back at it again with the sea hibiscus. He's recently discovered some new varieties and techniques he's happy to share with us on this episode. This was also a Bonsai Best Bud request episode which we are always happy to take and make something great for the show! Many thanks to your Bonsai Best Buds out there. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become an amazing Bonsai Best Bud here ^^ mattodonnell.com Say hi to our editor here, work on your own show with him ^^ https://www.kitsunebonsai.com/ Head over to Mike's site for some online classes here ^^

Hello hello Bonsai Friends! It's time for a little challenge. How about a challenge that can one day turn into a big challenge? Listen to this episode to find out more about how to develop trees from cuttings and make special one of a kind bonsai for you to enjoy and the future generations! mattodonnell.com Check out our editor's site here and also listen to ep 32 to hear his voice ^^ https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a patron and join the challenge here ^^

How's ya goin, Bonsai Buds! It's time for another featured guest on our show today. This time around Evan got to chat with Nik Rozman, an amazing bonsai artist located in Slovenia. He has a pretty extensive history in working with bonsai having won several awards at major shows and he has also taught bonsai to several people in a number of other countries. Nik is even the president of his own local bonsai club! https://nikart-bonsai.com/en/ Check out Nik's portfolio and other works at his website here ^^ https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become an amazing Bonsai Best Bud on our patreon here ^^ mattodonnell.com And show our editor some love here ^^

Howdy do, Bonsai buds! On this episode Carmen and Evan talk about their experiences at the ABS Learning Seminars as well as their takes on some of the beautiful bonsai that was on display there. These are great exercises for beginners to more advanced practitioners to learn how to approach developed trees with a more studied and observant eye. www.mattodonnell.com Get to know our editor by checking out his website or listening to episode 32! ^^ https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Become a Bonsai Best Bud here ^^ Support our show and help us grow!

G'day Bonsai Friends, I said g'day! On this episode Evan and our super nice guy editor, Matt O'Donnell have a chat about where the show is heading. Get to know Matt and the unique connection he has with our show. https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Head over to Matt's portfolio site here ^^ https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a supporter of the show and help us grow here ^^

Greetings and salutations Bonsai Buds! In this episode Evan and Carmen pick up the conversation left off in the previous episode. Make sure to listen to Episode 13, Having show ready trees and why is it important to as well. If you're interested in moving your trees towards displaying your bonsai in bigger and bigger shows, these episodes are for you! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Bonsai Best Bud here and support the show ^^ https://www.mattodonnell.com Check out our editor's portfolio and works here ^^

Back at it again with another episode. Bonsai Buds, today we bring you an episode that is part of a listener request! Mike and Evan take a deep dive in sea hibiscus, discussing the specie's care and development in great detail. Also, later on they tap into bonsai show preparations. Lots of good content on this one! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Support the show and help us grow, become a Bonsai Best Bud ^^^ https://www.mattodonnell.com/ As always, check out our editor. He's a great guy and very easy to work with if you're interested in starting your own podcast! ^^^

Hey there again Bonsai Buds! It's time for yet again another special guest feature episode. Evan and Mike invited Sergio Cuan onto the show to talk about Japanese Maples. The Japanese maple is considered to be the "Queen" of Japanese bonsai, so this should be a good one! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Support the show here by becoming a Bonsai Best Bud ^^ https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Check out our editor's website here ^^ https://www.m5bonsaiworks.com/ And don't forget to check out Sergio's amazing work here as well ^^

Good day Bonsai Buds, I said good day! This time around Evan and Carmen have a chat about the ins and outs of azaleas for bonsai. This is one of Carmen's fortes and she has a lot to inform us about the care and development of the species. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Best Bud here to support the show ^^ https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Check out our editor's page here ^^^ https://mbgna.umich.edu/bonsai/ Go check out the collection at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens here ^^

Good News Bonsai Buds! We have a really special guest bonsai artist for this episode. Evan, Mike, and Carmen are all together this time to talk with the one and only Michael Hagedorn. The crew talks with Michael about what he thinks will take bonsai practice to a higher level and how to tease the art out of our craft. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeopleBecome a Best Bud here to support the show ^^ https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Check out our editor's website here^^^Thanks for listening and support us!

Welcome back Bonsai Buds! It's time for another Bonsai Forms series episode. This time around Carmen, Evan, and a surprise Mike talk about the literati form. There's a lot of nuances to what defines this form but it is easily one of the best ways in bonsai to show true mochi komi! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Support the show by becoming a Bonsai Best Bud! https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Check out our editor's site here and contact him if you need any help with your own podcast! Send in listener questions, bonsai critiques, and bonsai progressions to [email protected]

Hello Bonsai Buds, Mike is finally back to join the conversation this time around! We had a listener request to talk about Tiger Bark ficus and get the juicy details on their care and development. There's so hot takes about tropical bonsai on this one! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeopleSupport the show here by becoming a Bonsai Best Bud https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Check out our editor's site here and contact him if you need any help with your own podcast!

Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode Evan reconnects with Nate Murray, our native Louisianain expert bald cypress yamadori collector. This is a good little throw back to the beginnings of the show which launched two years prior to this revisit. Yamaodori collection is a hot topic as it is our most downloaded episode of all time! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Best Bud here to support the show ^^ https://www.instagram.com/thebootbonsai/ Follow Nate Murray on Instagram here ^^

Howdy Bonsai Buds! Welcome back to another episode of our show where we talk anything and everything bonsai. This time we brought on special guest Jennifer Price to chat about her travels and experiences. Jennifer has taught bonsai all over the US and even in several different countries. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Best Bud here to support the show ^^ https://www.mattodonnell.com/ Check out our editor's website here ^^

Welcome, welcome, Bonsai Buds! On this episode Evan and Carmen go into great detail about pest and disease protection on bonsai. It always good to have a refresher on what to look for and how to treat each issue. Is it better to treat your trees with pesticides preventively or just when needed as issues arise? Listen to find out!https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeopleBecome a Bonsai Best Bud here ^^https://www.mattodonnell.com/Check out our editor's website here ^^

How's it Bonsai Buds! Time to talk more bonsai forms and styles. The more we deep dive into these styles we can start to pick up on the nuances of what makes a bonsai design special. Many more of these episodes to come!*Apologies for the audio quaitly on this one, Evan's mic came up plugged right before recording and the computer was recording instead. Matt did an excellent job of recovering the audio!!https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeopleBecome a Bonsai Best Bud here ^^Side note about Practical Guide to Bonsai Styles of the World by Charles S. Ceronio - The book has been out of print for some time but there are still copies out there if you do some research. It's a great book that's well worth the hunt. I didn't find out until after recording as well that Charles S. Ceronio has passed. Rip September 5, 2016, Thank you for sharing your bonsai knowledge.

Welcome back Bonsai Friends!On this episode Mike and Sami have a chat about his work in bonsai, origami, suiseki, and pottery. Sami is an up and coming artist from France and he's putting out amazing work. Make sure to check out his work from his Facebook account!https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeopleYou can support the show on Patreon here ^^https://www.kitsunebonsai.com/little-things-merch-1/p/unisex-garment-dyed-pocket-t-shirtPick up our logo shirt here ^^

Howdy Bonsai Buds!On this episode, Evan and Carmen discuss seasonal work on our trees for the spring. This will be yet another new series of episodes focusing on seasonal work throughout the year. We will be sharing our experiences during each season as a nice reminder of what to do and what to expect. We need the mental exercise as well so we don't forget anything!https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeopleYou can support the show on Patreon here ^^https://www.kitsunebonsai.com/little-things-merch-1And check out our newest shirt designs here ^^

How's it going bonsai buds, this episode is the first of a new series for the show, Bonsai Forms. It's back to the basics with this series as we discuss the significance of each form and style. Breaking down the aspects of each form can further improve and develop our eye for viewing bonsai!https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeopleYou can support the show on Patreon here ^^https://www.kitsunebonsai.com/little-things-merch-1/p/mens-classic-teeAnd check out our newest shirt design here ^^https://mbgna.umich.edu/bonsai/Explore the bonsai collection at the University of Michigan, Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum ^^

Hey bonsai buds, were bringing back our featured guest artist series and we're kicking it off with David De Groot. Evan and Mike talk with David about bonsai curation and how he got in the art. This one has a lot of great wisdom, so take notes!Little Things for Bonsai People | Educational podcast for beginner to advance bonsai techniques. | PatreonYou can support the show on Patreon here ^^Little Things Limited Edition "little sprout" Unisex Tee — Kitsune Bonsai by Mike LaneAnd check out our newest shirt design here ^^

Hey Bonsai Buds! This is the first official episode of Little Things for Bonsai People. After considering our new line up of hosts we decided the name of the podcast needed an update. Not to worry though because we will bring you the same juicy bonsai content you've come to expect! Tune in with the Little Things crew Evan, Mike, and Carmen weekly now for deep dives into the art of bonsai.https://www.kitsunebonsai.com/shop^Check out podcast merch here! ^https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople^Support us on Patreon and become a Bonsai Bud!^

Here's a spicy one! Mike and Evan discuss the art versus craft of bonsai in this episode. We should always look to the other visual arts to help us reimagine our bonsai designs!

Greetings bonsai buds! On this episode Evan, Mike, and Carmen have an open discussion about when to develop a bonsai using the clip and grow method versus the wire out every branch method. Will the crew come to a solid consensus of which is better? Listen to find out!

How's it going bonsai friends! On this episode Evan and Carmen discuss why is it important to have trees in your collection that are ready for show. For those who aspire to show a bonsai at a local club show or even a regional show, this is one to check out.

Hey bonsai friends! In this brand new episode, the show gets a revamp and new format. The Bonsai Southeast crew is now Evan Pardue, Mike Lane, and Carmen Leskoviansky. This episode in particular is a discussion of what Evan and Mike wish they knew going in fresh to bonsai and why is it important to take note of your experiences.

Good new everyone! We have another special guest on our podcast. Evan and Eddy Fernandez of Grove Bonsai have a discussion about bald cypress and inspirations for bonsai design. It's a pleasant and informative conversation. Check it out!

We're back at it again with another special guest! Evan chats with Josh Hooson of Bonsai-En about bonsai in Australia and how he overcame the challenges of starting a bonsai nursery from the ground up. Josh was very informative and has a lot to offer to the online world of bonsai.

This is the second part of Evan's conversation with Harry Harrington! The art of collecting yamadori is discussed in great detail as well as aftercare of the collected stock to ensure a higher success rate. It is always a treat to hear the perspective of other yamadori collectors and their experiences. Enjoy!

After a slight delay post Hurricane Ida, we are back in business. This time with a brand format and sound. This episode features the amazing Harry Harrington. Listen in as Evan and Harry talk about the beginnings of Bonsai4me and yamadori collecting practices in this very special two part series. Check it out!

This episode features a great conversation with a guest artist, Gilbert Cantu. Mark and Evan talk with Gilbert about his online presence under the name of Little Jade Bonsai and deep dive into care and development of portulacaria afra.

Welcome back listeners! Nate and Evan return to the bald cypress care guide and continue to pick through the species in detail. Maybe they will manage to get through the rest of the care guide, maybe not. Listen to find out!

This episode features our second very special guest, Jonas Dupuich! Evan and Mark talk with Jonas about microclimates, Japanese black pine techniques, and native trees. There's a lot of valuable information packed in this one.

This episode of Bonsai Southeast features our very first guest bonsai artist, Mike Lane! Mark and Evan catch up with Mike and talk about his recent publication in Bonsai Focus Magazine.

On this episode of Bonsai Southeast, Nate and Evan sit down and talk their favorite species for bonsai; bald cypress. This will be a multi-part episode because there is so much to be said about this species when it comes to general care and how to design them.

Evan and Mark have a good ol' sit down conversation about bonsai misconceptions and the world of misinformation. This episode is basically just two guys in their 30's reminiscing about their influences and the Karate Kid.

Welcome to the first episode of Bonsai Southeast! On this episode Evan and Nate have a conversation about yamadori collection in the southeast and how to deal with the challenges that come along with it.Sponsored by Underhill Bonsai of Folsom, Louisiana.