Music composed and engineered by Matt O'Donnell.

Howdy Bonsai Friends! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen recount the weekend of C'est Bonsai 2025. It been a topic the crew keeps going back to but it's for a good reason. C'est Bonsai this year made a huge impact on the local scene in the southeast United States and even elevated the Little Things as well!

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Attend the Waterfront Botanical Garden's 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend!

https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/copy-of-glbs-events

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

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Howdy Bonsai Friends! On this very special episode of Little Things, Evan, Mike, and Carmen recorded in front of a live crowd at C'est Bonsai 2025. This is the first live take and won't be the last. Go to Underhill Bonsai's channel on YouTube to see the Little Things critique. You can actually see the Little Thing crew in person for the first time together!

Click the link to see our live critique:

https://youtu.be/nGNrASb83jQ?si=gZw4lK5wfailutAg

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Attend the Waterfront Botanical Garden's 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend!

https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/copy-of-glbs-events

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com

Hey Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk with David De Groot about how to relate bonsai to music and a little bit of New Orleans history. This is a great episode for a long laidback car ride or over a warm cup of coffee. David is always an amazing guest and has more incite than most when it comes to discussing bonsai.

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Attend the Waterfront Botanical Garden's 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend!

https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/copy-of-glbs-events

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen dive into a deep conversation about proportions and leaf size. There is a little bit of debate and a little bit of back and forth on ideas and concepts on this episode. If you're up for a challenging conversation about bonsai, then this episode is for you!

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, Greater Louisville Bonsai Society, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Attend the Waterfront Botanical Garden's 3rd Annual Bonsai Weekend!

https://www.louisvillebonsai.org/copy-of-glbs-events

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the SCIENCE behind flowers and how they relate to new growth either in the spring or fall on our bonsai. Treat this episode as if it is a spring time check up!

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan talks with Rob Kempinski about the BSF (Bonsai Societies of Florida) Convention and "creative" displays. Rob has put together several unconventional displays in the past and also collaborated with Laurent Darrieux recently. Evan and Rob do a deep dive into art for art sake and how to cross over into bonsai art.

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com

Hey Bonsai Friends! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen speak with Aarin Packard. Aarin is the curator at the Pacific Bonsai Museum located in Federal Way, WA. The Pacific Bonsai Museum is brought up in many episode throughout the show and it is a real pleasure to have the curator featured on this episode to give us insight into what it takes to run a public collection and how to plan out high level exhibitions.

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the ethics of collecting wild trees from nature for bonsai. This is a very hotly debated topic in the bonsai world and it's time for the Little Things to get on their soap boxes!

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com

How's it, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the ins and outs of greenhouses and cold frames. Evan relays his experiences with a commercial greenhouse and Carmen discusses the cold frame at the public collection she maintains.

Again thanks to our sponsors: Joshua Roth Tools, Underhill Bonsai, and Bonsai Bar

Also, a massive thanks to our editor Matt O'Donnell. Thanks for editing every episode and meeting deadlines!

mattodonnell.com

Buy Joshua Roth tools on Underhill's online store:

underhillbonsaistore.com

Book classes at your favorite brewery:

bonsaibar.com