Bonsai Builders Podcast

In this episode, Addison talks with fourth year Aichi-en bonsai apprentice, Andrej Dojcinovic. They talk about how Andrej went from Slovakia to Japan, and dive into what makes Aichie-en special as well as Andrej's plans for after his apprenticeship.

In this episode Addison catches up with a dedicated bonsai hobbyist and host of the Black Pondo Podcast, Jeremiah Lee. They chat about Jeremiah's recent garden build, his journey towards the peak of the hobby, and what podcasts are even good for in bonsai.

In this episode Addison chats with Mark Walker who recently retired and set his sights on having an amazing bonsai collection! They chat about Mark's transition into retirement and the successes and failures he's had in his first year of bonsai.

In this episode, we discuss Andrew's experience doing an American apprenticeship. Andrew shares some great tips on how to learn bonsai based on his time teaching across the US and we discuss the sacrifices you make to do bonsai at a high level.

In this episode, Addison and Sam talk about how to keep pushing yourself as a hobbyist and what the "getting good" journey looks like in the later stages. They also discuss criteria for how to make the most important decision in bonsai... Who should be your teacher?

In this episode of the Bonsai Builders podcast, Addison and Jonas discuss Jonas's journey from his horticultural roots to his tight connections with Japan. They delve into strategies for mastering bonsai techniques and discuss the US bonsai community as well as the finances of bonsai.

Disclaimer: There is a slight audio issue with the guest's mic that shows up when wearing headphones, but I hope the information is helpful for folks.

In this episode, we sit down with physical therapist and bonsai practitioner, Dr. Justin Ho to discuss the "Bonsai Body". Just shares his professional framework for preventing injury, demonstrates practical exercizes for common pain points, and explains how to build a sustainable practice so you can enjoy your trees for a lifetime.

Join host Addison Galambos and guest Jeff Ammons as they explore the complexities of learning bonsai, from keeping your trees alive to developing your artistic eye. They discuss the unique challenges of the art form, like it long time scales and share their personal tips for learning horticulture, technique, and design.

In this introductory episode, host Addison Galambos shares his shift from hobbyist to bonsai builder. He outlines the main goal of the podcast and introduces the topics for the initial episodes.