Little Things for Bonsai People

How's it going, how it's going, Bonsai Buds! It's another special guest feature episode! This time Evan, Mike, and Carmen speak with Oscar Jonker about the creation of Bonsai Empire and the development of his new app. Oscar has been a very big influence and inspiration to the bonsai community over countless years now. From his site being a great resource for beginners to his high quality online co...

How's it going Bonsai Buds! This time we're going to be doing something a little different for this episode. Welcome to the newest episode series of Science! [weird echo noises into the vastness of space] where we will be breaking down the basics and the little more advanced facts and theories of how plants work. Carmen will be leading the lecture type conversations and Evan will attempt to unders...

Hey Bonsai Buds! It's time for another special on our show. This time around we have John Eads of Left Coast Bonsai joining us to talk about field growing techniques and bonsai in the Pacific Northwest. Evan and Carmen get to also talk to him about his early experiences in bonsai and where he is now. Check out John's website and buy a seedling to support him! https://leftcoastbonsai.com/ Thank you...

Howdy Bonsai Buds! It's time yet again to talk with Nate Murray of The Boot Bonsai about yamadori collecting in the southeast United States. Evan and Nate discuss the finer details of the culture around dyi bonsai and bald cypress development. The second part of this episode is a mini lecture about how to collect yamadori, check it out! Check out Nate's work and progressions here https://thebootbo...

Good News Bonsai Buds! It's New Year's resolutions time with Evan and Mike. What goals do we have for bonsai? What goals do we have for the show this year? What personal goals and endeavors will be pursuing this year? Listen and find out! Thank you to Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show! bonsaibar.com And another super special thanks to Bonsai Central for sponsoring as well!! bonsai-central.com Bec...

Hey Bonsai Buds! Happy New Years, and also welcome to a fresh new year of Little Things for Bonsai People! On this episode, Carmen and Evan discuss what do with your bonsai you got as a present from a loved one. If you're brand new to bonsai this year, this is the episode for you. Thank you to Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show! bonsaibar.com And another super special thanks to Bonsai Central for...

Happy Holidays Bonsai Buds! This episode is a simple and sweet thank you to our listeners and subbed members of the Little Things community! Evan, Mike, and Carmen all just hang out on this one and talk about the holidays and highlights from 2023. Thank you backyardbonsaiAustralia for creating this awesome thumbnail for this episode!! Thank you Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show!! bonsaibar.com An...

Well, how's it Bonsai Buds! This time we have a real special guest, the one and only Guy Guidry. In the North American bonsai scene Guy rarely needs an introduction. Guy gives us a nice deep dive into his history in bonsai and philosophies that he has developed from his time working with large beautiful trees. We apologize for Evan's audio on this one, his mic was turned up so Guy could hear him b...

Happy Holidays Bonsai Buds! This episode is about everything bonsai tools and what to pick up first for a budding (get it?) bonsai enthusiast. Evan and Carmen discuss the dos and don'ts with you specialized tools. Thank you to Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show! bonsaibar.com And another super special thanks to Bonsai Central for sponsoring as well!! bonsai-central.com Become a patron and get your...

How is it going Bonsai Buds! Boy, do we have a special treat for you guys on this one. Not only do we have Robert Pressler to of Kimura Bonsai but we also have Tommy Lee of Motley Crue as well. Evan, Mike, and Carmen all got together for this amazing interview. If you're a long time listener of the show, this should be a real treat. If you're a new listener, you're in for a real ride! Thank you to...

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan gushes about how much he loves elm species for bonsai. Evan and Carmen break down the pros and cons of Chinese elms and then go into North American native elms with great prospects for bonsai training! Thank you to Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show! bonsaibar.com And another super speical thanks to Bonsai Central for sponsoring as well!! bonsai-central.com...

Hey Bonsai Buds! Its time for a special guest feature once again. This time around Evan and Carmen speak with Tori Solis about ceramics. Tori breaks down each of the processes of working in clay and relates it to our work in bonsai as well. Tori is also one of our own Bonsai Best Buds, yay! Thank you to Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show! bonsaibar.com And another super special thanks to Bonsai Ce...

Hello every-Bud-y out there! It's time to have a little discussion about aluminum wire vs copper wire. Mike, Evan, and Carmen hash it out about which wiring techniques are best on this one. There is also a nice little species feature with Japanese and Chinese quince! Thank you to Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show! bonsaibar.com And another super special thanks to Bonsai Central sponsoring as well...

Good News Everyone! It's another episode of Little Things for the Bonsai Peeps! This time Carmen and Evan follow up their Bonsai Forms Series with cascade style. They compare different environmental factors to how trees grow to inspire this dramatic design. Thank you to Bonsai Bar for sponsoring our show! bonsaibar.com And another super special thanks to Bonsai Central sponsoring as well!! https:/...

Hey Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Matt really liked the topics on the previous episode and wanted to share his thoughts as well. Matt, Carmen, and Evan discuss similarities that can be found in both bonsai and music. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Patron and Bonsai Best Bud here ^^ https://bonsaibar.com/ Check out the sponsor of our show here ^^ https...

What's the word, Bonsai Buds? On this episode, the full team of Evan, Carmen, and Mike all weigh in! They start with some reflections on recent thoughts about artistry versus analysis before moving on to a bunch of wacky personal ghost stories and even manage to get a tree critique in! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople ^^Become a Bonsai Best Bud here!^^ https://bonsaibar.com/ ^^C...

Hey hey, Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan chats with Florida's Rob Kimpinski! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople ^^Become a Bonsai Best Bud here!^^ https://bonsaibar.com/ ^^Check out our newest sponsor, Bonsai Bar!^^ www.mattodonnell.com ^^Create music or podcasts with our producer, Matt!^^ https://www.underhillbonaistore.com/shop/little-things-for-bonsai-people-merch/159 ^^Grab...

Dig in, Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan and Carmen talk about getting your trees into a fall routine. They also talk about Evan's recent time hosting Laurent Darrieux in Louisiana, new sponsors, and more! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople ^^Become a Bonsai Best Bud here!^^ https://bonsaibar.com/ ^^Check out our newest sponsor, Bonsai Bar!^^ www.mattodonnell.com ^^Create music...

Yo! Bonsai Buds! We're wrapping up the Nationals coverage with Evan and Carmen looking at a few more trees that were displayed at the show. The pictures can be found on our Instagram page with the description linking them to the episode. Follow along with us! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople ^^Become a Bonsai Best Bud here!^^ www.mattodonnell.com ^^Create music or podcasts with...

How's it, Bonsai Buds! How about a special critique episode with the full crew. Evan, Mike, and Carmen sit down and look through pictures of a few of the interesting trees from the 8th National Bonsai Exhibition. The pictures can be found on our Instagram page with the description linking them to the episode. Follow along with us! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Bonsai...

Hello there, Bonsai Buds! In this episode, Evan and Carmen haven't even made it back home yet, but they've convened to talk about their experience at the 8th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition. Hear exciting tales through exhausted brains as they break it all down. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a bonsai best bud^^ mattodonnell.com work on your own music or podcast with ou...

Yo, Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan talks with fellow Louisiana bonsai dude, Randy Bennett. Randy has over 50 years of experience and love for bald cypress trees, and he chats with Evan about that mutual appreciation, soils, watering, and all kinds of other stuff. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a bonsai best bud^^ mattodonnell.com work on your own music or podcast wi...

Welcome back Bonsai Buds! This is the second part of the pervious episode. Carmen and Evan talk about bonsai as a career and what's like running a bonsai nursery. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a bonsai best bud ^^ mattodonnell.com Work on your own project with our editor ^^

Hello and salutations Bonsai Buds! Carmen and Evan talked about watering trees for so long that when they got around to talking about bonsai as a career, they had to cut the episode in half. This is the part 1 of the episode concentrating on watering techniques. Watering is the most important skill in bonsai to master! https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Bonsai Best Bud he...

Another one, Bonsai Buds! We're having two special guests on our show back to back? We sure are and this is yet another great episode. Seth Nelson talks to Evan and Mike about his apprenticeship in Japan and the awesome things he's witnessed in the top end world of bonsai there. https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople Become a Bonsai Best Bud here ^^ mattodonnell.com Work on your own p...