In the thirteenth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, the renowned Portland, OR-based ceramicist and bonsai artist Michael Hagedorn joined Kevin and Ryan to discuss his time as a Japanese bonsai apprentice, his apprenticeship program in the US, his floating shore pine in the pacific bonsai expo, his unique invisible slab style plantings, and more! Enjoy the interview!

The video version which includes relevant pictures is available here: https://youtu.be/Qbt_jmPuStY

Show notes and relevant pictures including Michael's fantastic bonsai are available here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2023/03/insights-into-bonsai-art-of-michael.html

See you in the next episode!

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Guest Info:

You can see more of Michael's work on his blog and on his Instagram. You can support his garden by signing up for his seasonal classes or by buying his books "Bonsai Heresy" and "Post-Dated: The schooling of an Irreverent Bonsai Monk". He also has online classes and consulting available through his website.

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Podcast Info:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaitimepodcast/support

The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris and Ryan Huston. Learn more about the podcast at the links below. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly!

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Music by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them at the links below.

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More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:

Read more about Ryan's bonsai blog below.

Find my bonsai seeds for sale here. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide.

Find me on Facebook and Instagram as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.

Also, check out some of my video editing work for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and Columbus Bonsai Society's demonstration archives below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYWnc5qvsHk1UPjcPhalIQ