Host Michael Hagedorn talks with bonsai luminary Chase Rosade and Kevin Faris (of the Bonsai Time podcast) about the early days of bonsai in the US and some of the adventures that followed.

Hosts and Expo Board members Eric, Andrew, and Jonas share highlights from the 2nd Pacific Bonsai Expo.Links:- Expo videos- Photos of award winning trees- Scans of Expo trees from 3D Bonsai- How we created the Expo backdrops

Andrew Robson and Maciej Adwent address the question of how we can "get better at bonsai." This is the first episode of the Deciduous Bonsai Podcast featuring Andrew and Maciej.

(Following a brief discussion about custom car sound systems - and the music that played on them), hosts Eric and Jonas chat with Cesar Ordoñez about collecting and growing a hardy species that thrives in the heat - the olive.

Host Eric talks with Mike Pistello about his bonsai history, growing bonsai in the Bay Area, and showing bonsai in exhibits.

Host Eric Schrader chats with Bonsai Society of San Francisco members Bernard Marque and David Scheltema about growing bonsai in a mild climate and the learning opportunities they've experienced working with their club.

Just about everyone in the Bay Area bonsai scene knows about bonsai bros Jay and Greg McDonald, two of the most enthusiastic bonsai spokespeople in Northern California. Join Eric in a wide ranging conversation with Jay and Greg about their adventures in bonsai.

Join host Eric Schrader in conversation with Sam Tan about Coast redwood and Monterey cypress.

Eric and Jonas talk about their early experiences at bonsai shows and provide an update about the Pacific Bonsai Expo.

Which trees would you keep if you had to narrow your collection down to three trees? What would you look to acquire if you lost all of your trees?South African bonsai grower Richard Wright has faced these and similar questions more than once since he started working with small trees, and he's found that the experience has given him great focus in life and in bonsai. Learn more about Rich:Bonsai Rich on IGI am Richard Wright (personal website)

Eric and Jonas chat about what jury members are looking for in the trees selected for the Pacific Bonsai Expo.

Jonas and Eric talk about common mistakes juniper growers make and what you can do instead.Juniper eCourse

The submission period for the 2024 Expo has closed and Eric and Jonas discuss next steps with a focus on the Expo's goals for the jury and judging processes.

Host Jonas talks with Eric Schrader about what's been going on behind the scenes in preparation for this year's Pacific Bonsai Expo.Pacific Bonsai Expo images on Flickr:https://www.flickr.com/photos/pacificbonsaiexpo/

John and Michael sit down over some tea and discuss some of the benefits of empowering hobbyists to grow and develop trees from scratch in their back yards with the oversight of the professional community. Happy Holidays from all of us a the Bonsai Wire!

Jonas talks with Nathan Bill, Jesse Gilbertson, and Tim Hutson about next year's Bonsai Central, an ambitious bonsai convention hosted by the Bonsai Society of Greater St. Louis. Links:- Convention website- Registration- Submit a tree to the exhibit

Jonas speaks with UK bonsai artist Corin Tomlinson of Greenwood Bonsai Studio about growing up with bonsai, the UK bonsai scene, and building a life and business around bonsai.Corin was in the US as a headliner for the 8th US National Bonsai Exhibition. The two caught up in Bill Valavanis' backyard on a beautiful day following the exhibition.Visit Corin's YouTube channel and website.Image courtesy Greenwood Bonsai Studio

Jonas interviews attendees at the 8th US National Bonsai Exhibition.

In this episode, Jonas catches up with Dylan Ferreira. Dylan runs Cedar Rose Bonsai & Specialty Nursery in Placerville, California where he grows pre-bonsai and material for accent plants.Contact Dylan about plant availability at 707-217-8314 or ferreira.dylan2@gmail.com.

Hosts Carmen Leskoviansky and Michael Hagedorn talk about the benefits of shade cloth - the number one ally for keeping trees healthy in warm weather.