Michael Hagedorn and apprentice Patch Clark talk about the past year, including the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo and garden anxieties while Michael was in Australia.

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.