Angelica Ramirez is a bright new face in the bonsai scene. As Kevin and I learned in our interview, Angelica is a uniquely driven person with expertise in music, helicopter piloting, archery, painting, bonsai ceramics, and more recently she is set on learning bonsai to the highest degree possible. Angelica has been an apprentice at the Chicago Botanic Garden's bonsai collection and this year she is the new National Bonsai Apprentice at the US National Bonsai & Penjing Museum in Washington, DC. It was a pleasure documenting her story and we look forward to watching her bonsai skills and career grow!

The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/JAz6BC9OnIo

Show notes and relevant pictures and links to parts 2 and 3 of the interview will be available here:

https://www.arbonsaiart.com/

Also, Angelica maintains a database of active bonsai ceramicists around the world. You can use it to find local potters in your area at the link below, or contact her through her website/social media to get yourself added!

https://www.arbonsaiart.com/discover-potters.html

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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In today's interview, we had the honor of hosting Hugh Grant from Australia who came on to share his story and thoughts on the evolution of bonsai in Australia and around the World. Hugh explained how his background as an art student led him to study at Bonsai Mirai and shapes how he thinks about modern bonsai displays. Hugh also taught Ryan and Kevin about the diversity of Australian ecosystems and the native trees there which make for decent bonsai once you learn their quirks! Hope you enjoy and get as much out of this talk as we did.

The video version is available here: ⁠https://youtu.be/ouijMFQl6aY

Show notes and relevant pictures including Hugh's bonsai displays, Australian environments, and more are available here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2023/05/aussie-natives-and-bonsai-as-art-with.html

https://www.instagram.com/tree_makers/

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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In today's episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Ryan and Kevin reflect on their journey from 2022 including their learning curve in starting the podcast. They also covered what they are looking forward to for 2023 with the podcast, their bonsai gardens, and the local bonsai clubs they are involved in.

Show notes here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2023/01/first-year-reflections-for-bonsai-time.html

See you in the next episode!

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Podcast Info:

You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!

⁠⁠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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In the eleventh episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Connecticut ceramicist and bonsai artist Brandon Stolicny walked Kevin and me through what makes wood-fired pottery so special! Brandon also talked us through the unique challenges that come with wood-fired pots and how his personality influences his style preferences in ceramics and in his bonsai. We also touched on Brandon's experience as a native yamadori collector working with pitch pines in his area of the northeastern US. Enjoy!

The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/gGGF22KfE3o

Show notes highlighting pictures of Brandon's work are available here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2022/12/the-allure-of-wood-fired-pottery-with.html

See you in the next episode!

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Guest Info:

You can see more of Brandon's ceramics and trees on his Instagram. He also has ceramics available for purchase on his website below.

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Podcast Info:

You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!

⁠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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In the tenth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin interviewed the deadwood carving specialist, Will Baddeley, a bonsai professional from the UK. Will covered how he stumbled into bonsai and how his previous interest in model making helped him to develop his meticulous deadwood carving. Will's carving style is distinctive as he focuses on working with and enhancing the grain of the wood. Kevin and Will also discussed Will's teaching style, observations from his travels, and where he looks for inspiration.

The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/EuCdwaQUj_o

Show notes including pictures of Will's carving work are available: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2022/11/life-of-bonsai-deadwood-carver-will.html

See you in the next episode!

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Guest Info:

You can contact Will for bonsai work in the UK, for his upcoming 2023 US tour, or for other possible events through his social media below. http://wildwoodbonsai.blogspot.com/

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Podcast Info:

You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!

⁠⁠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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In the ninth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and I were fortunate to be joined by Jonas Dupuich! Aside from being a well-known American bonsai artist, Jonas is also the owner of the Bonsai Tonight Blog, and author of the Little Book of Bonsai. Together with Eric Schrader of Bonsaify, Jonas is now busy creating a new regional bonsai show - the Pacific Bonsai Expo! Jonas shared with us behind-the-scenes details for the show including some unannounced features attendees can look forward to. We also covered advice and unique ideas Jonas had for local and regional bonsai shows to make their events as memorable as possible.

The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/tNenDWrkhLc

Show notes highlighting the most important details of the Pacific Bonsai Expo are available here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2022/10/tips-for-bonsai-show-planning-from.html

See you in the next episode!

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Guest Info:

You can find more information about Jonas's blog, book, and business at the link below.
https://bonsaitonight.com/

You can learn more about the Pacific Bonsai Expo and how to attend at the link below.
https://www.pacificbonsaiexpo.com/

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Podcast Info:

You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!

⁠⁠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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In the eighth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris recorded an interview with CBS president and local potter Mark Passerrello while they were en route to a bonsai workshop. Kevin and Mark went over how Mark found himself in the world of bonsai, his approach to bonsai ceramics, and building confidence in a world full of imposter syndrome as he started his business Ancient Art Bonsai. Mark now regularly sells the pots he makes at local Columbus art events as well as accent plants and bonsai trees for beginner audiences. Kevin and Mark also discussed their experiences with bonsai clubs and how clubs could be made more welcoming to new members as well as Mark's gentle approach to catching the interest of the public during outreach events. Enjoy!

Mark is one of several prominent bonsai artists who will be in attendance & vending at the upcoming Columbus Bonsai Society 50th Annual Show taking place in September. See www.columbusbonsai.org for more information.

The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/Z0_OspecO9U

Show notes with some picture examples of Marks pots, trees, and accent plants available here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2022/09/on-road-with-mark-passerrello-bonsai.html

See you in the next episode!

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Guest Info:

Guest Info: Mark Passerrello is the President of the Columbus Bonsai Society and he also has his own business where he sells his own ceramic pots, mudmen, accent plants, and beginner tree material. Check out his work on his Facebook page or Instagram!

https://www.facebook.com/Ancient-Art-Bonsai-1486074504857905

https://www.instagram.com/ancientartbonsai/

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Podcast Info:

You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!

⁠⁠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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In the seventh episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris drove to meet April Grigsby of April Grigsby Ceramics in NE Ohio. They discussed April's diverse background in art and bonsai which has today led to the start of her successful bonsai pottery business. She now travels to many local midwestern shows to sell her handmade traditional Japanese-inspired pots and was even invited by Bill Valvanis to sell at the recent 2021 US National Bonsai Exhibit. Hear some of her special tricks and the work that goes into the pots which are so important to showcasing our trees. Enjoy!

April is one of several prominent bonsai artists who will be in attendance at the upcoming Columbus Bonsai Society 50th Annual Show taking place in September. See www.columbusbonsai.org for more information.

The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/_rwroYOH8fw

Show notes with pictures of the pot April sold to Bill Valavanis that was featured on his blog are available here: https://www.ry2tree2.com/2022/08/reflections-from-april-grigsby-american.html

See you in the next episode!

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Guest Info:

Guest Info: April Grigsby is a relatively new American bonsai potter on the scene in NE Ohio. You can arrange to visit her studio in person through the contact info on her website.

https://aprilgrigsbyceramics.com/

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Podcast Info:

You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!

⁠⁠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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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

In the sixth episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, my co-host Kevin Faris drove to Nature's Way Nursery in Harrisburg, PA to visit Jim Doyle and discover the story behind Jim's start in the bonsai nursery business. You'll also hear how Jim's involvement in teaching bonsai has also evolved over time especially after meeting Walter Pall spurred him to travel the US and Europe more extensively to teach classes with Walter. Enjoy!

Jim is one of several prominent bonsai artists who will be in attendance at the upcoming Columbus Bonsai Society 50th Annual Show taking place in September. See www.columbusbonsai.org for more information.

The video version is available here: https://youtu.be/5qSHJKRvCaQ

Show notes with tree pictures available here: www.bonsaitimepodcast.com

See you in the next episode!

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Guest Info:

Guest Info: Jim Doyle is based in Harrisburg, PA and where he runs Nature's Way Nursery. He rremains active as a bonsai teacher and traveling artist. You can find the address and phone number for his bonsai nursery below. Be sure to call ahead!

www.natureswaybonsai.com

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Podcast Info:

You can help keep the podcast going by supporting us on Anchor. All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc. Even $1/month would be a great help!

⁠⁠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!

Your hosts can be found below:

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