Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk with Julian Tsai about his career thus far in bonsai. Julian is an up and coming bonsai artist with formal training from Japan and from his local professionals in his homebase in California. Julian will be one of the visiting guest artists at the upcoming C'est Bonsai 2025 as well! Hope to see y'all there and enjoy the episode.

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Howdy there, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen discuss the science behind how genetics can effect the way our bonsai grow. In addition to understanding genetics in growth habits of plants we can also apply this knowledge to grafting techniques.

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Good New, Bonsai Buds! Evan and Carmen are announcing a very special scholarship that could awarded to one of our listeners. Yes, even you could be awarded the scholarship! Listen to this episode and find out how to qualify! This episode is all about bonsai goals and can give you some inspirations as well.

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Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen discuss the importance of rotating your trees in your bonsai garden. Also, kusamono and shitakusa are a hot topic in the North American bonsai scene so this won't be the last time they will discussed by the Little Things!

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Howdy Bonsai Buds! This week's topic is a spicy one. Who doesn't like a hot take? How about a discussion about the influence of AI art on the bonsai world. Is it good or bad for beginners and more advanced bonsai practitioners alike? Will Evan get down off his soapbox? Listen to find out!

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Howdy Bonsai Buds! This is a great follow up to the special announcement on our previous episode. Evan, Carmen, and Mike discuss the challenges of raising children and bonsai at the same time! Then, the Little Things take on another hot take, is summer dormancy in bonsai real?? Listen to find out!

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Good news, Bonsai Buds! We really do have big news on this episode, being honest! Listen to find out, because the Little Things love surprises. Also, Evan gets to stand on his soap box and talk for the first time in a long time about bald cypress as bonsai and their care guide. This is a juicy episode for sure!

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Howdy Bonsai Friends! On this super special episode of Little Things for Bonsai, Evan speaks with an all star cast of American bonsai potters. Rob Wallace, Eli Adkins, and Preston Tolbert have recently gotten together and collaborated on creating bonsai pottery together. They walk Evan through the process of how they take each piece and put each artist's special touch in them.

Make sure to follow each of these amazing potters on Instagram!!

Rob Wallace - wallacewoodspottery

Eli Adkins - waldo-street-pottery

Preston Tolbert - preston.tolbert

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Howdy Bonsai Buds! This episode is a nice and long take. Evan and Carmen discuss various listener comments and questions in detail. They also tackle a few critiques of the interesting and dynamic displays at the BSF (Bonsai Societies of Florida) show. If you're into slow burn podcast episodes, this one's for you!

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Howdy Bonsai Buds! It was Carmen's birthday when we recorded this one so make sure you tell her a belated happy birthday. Evan and Carmen talk about Japanese Black Pine and their advanced care guide. It has been since episode 5 since we have last discussed Japanese Black Pine in great detail!

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