In this episode, the tables get flipped with Bjorn in the hot-seat answering questions from Asis, who is a member of the Saitama Puebla Bonsai Society in Mexico.DONATE TO BONSAI-U!https://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS!ht

Yannick Kiggen | Episode 26

Jul 27th, 2020 41m 5s

In this episode, we talk with Yannick Kiggen of Yama Bonsai Studio in Belgium. Yannick spent time studying at Shunka-en Bonsai Museum in Tokyo under Kunio Kobayashi, and he currently operates his own bonsai business in Belgium, teaching and se

Episode 25 | Andrei Bessonov

Jul 17th, 2020 1h 1m

In this edition, we speak with young Russian bonsai professional Andrei Bessonov. Andrei recently completed a six-year apprenticeship under Masahiko Kimura in Saitama, Japan.Vidcast version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9syKZkrFl9sGive

Episode 24 | The Prince and the Prime Minister

Jul 3rd, 2020 42m 22s

In this episode, Bjorn and Cameron discuss an interesting meeting between a Prince, a Prime Minister and Bjorn in a distant land.DONATE TO BONSAI-U!http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS!http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/

Episode 23 | Double-Flush Pine Bonsai

Jun 11th, 2020 1h 2m

In this episode, the Eisei-en team discusses summer decandling techniques for double flush pines, including Japanese Black and Red Pines, as well as the American Pitch Pine.DONATE TO BONSAI-U!http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ALL BONSAI-U TU

Episode 22 | Air-layering Bonsai

Jun 1st, 2020 1h 12m

In this episode, Bjorn and Cameron discuss how to air-layer plants for use in bonsai. They also dive into some new comments from the Youtube comment section and answer questions from the mailbag!$200K Bonsai Vlog:https://www.youtube.com/wat

Episode 21 | Partial Outer Canopy Defoliation

May 15th, 2020 1h 3m

In this episode, Bjorn and Cameron discuss late Spring techniques for deciduous and broadleaf bonsai - namely, the mechanics of Partial Outer Canopy Defoliation. The team also dives into Internet commentary and answers questions from the patro

Episode 20 | Cameron Carlson

May 9th, 2020 50m 55s

In this episode of the Bonsai Network Podcast, we bring you an interview with Eisei-en's new apprentice Cameron Carlson. We also dive into some internet hate comments in our new segment 'Talk Sh*t, Get Hit' as well as learn some wisdom from JR

Episode 19 | Adam Jones

Feb 15th, 2020 53m 58s

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Jones, an American-born bonsai professional who apprenticed at Mansei-en nursery in the Omiya Bonsai Village and the first foreigner to establish his own bonsai nursery in Japan. Check out Adam's garden,

Episode 18 | Saburo Kato and Mansei-en

Jan 15th, 2020 29m 16s

In this episode, we look at the history and legacy of Bonsai Master Saburo Kato and his Mansei-en nursery in the Omiya Bonsai Village.Sorry folks - I searched for hours and couldn't find the photo of myself with Mr. Kato back in 2007. But pl

Bonsai-U Announcement

Jan 8th, 2020 1m 34s

Just a short announcement this week about our new free online bonsai learning platform called Bonsai-U! Access the videos via the link below and consider making a donation to help support Bonsai-U going forward. Thanks for all of your support

Episode 17 | Ask Me Anything 2019

Dec 29th, 2019 38m 7s

In this final episode of 2019, Bjorn answers listeners' questions from the mailbag.Subscribe to Bonsai-U here:https://www.youtube.com/c/BjorvalaBonsaiStudio

Episode 16 | The Bonsai Art Of Keiichi Fujikawa

Dec 11th, 2019 48m 26s

In this episode, we discuss the Bonsai Art of Keiichi Fujikawa. Mr. Fujikawa is the second-generation owner of Kouka-en Bonsai Nursery in Osaka, Japan and was Bjorn's Oyakata, or teacher, during his apprenticeship. Use the links below to foll

Episode 15 | Bonsai Hate Mail

Nov 27th, 2019 22m 40s

Bonsai hate mail, does it exist? Yes, but it's not all bad. In this episode, we dive into a subject that was inspired by a recent influx of negative e-mails. Let's do this.

Episode 14 | Overwintering Bonsai

Nov 16th, 2019 23m 4s

In this episode, we discuss how to overwinter your bonsai. Bjorn discusses low temperature thresholds, plant cell death, photo-inhibition, and poly-house construction, among other topics related to winter bonsai care.

Episode 13 | What is mochikomi?

Oct 30th, 2019 39m 31s

In this episode, we discuss the Japanese term mochikomi as it relates to bonsai art.

Episode 12 | Rafa Torres

Oct 7th, 2019 43m 29s

After a long hiatus, the Bonsai Network Podcast is back! In this episode, we interview Rafa Torres, owner of Bonsai Sense in Mallorca, Spain.

Episode 11 | The Yakuza Connection

Dec 9th, 2018 41m 26s

In this episode, Bjorn recounts his experiences in Japan dealing with the notorious Yakuza (Japanese mafia) and dives into the meaning of the term 'Oyakata' in bonsai culture.

Episode 10 | Gendai Bonsai

Oct 28th, 2018 35m 25s

In this episode we dive into Gendai Bonsai, or Contemporary Bonsai, and discuss the economic influences in bubble-period Japan that spawned this new approach to creating bonsai art. And Bjorn answers your questions from the mailbag!

Episode 9 | Backcountry Bonsai

Sep 22nd, 2018 1h 12m

In this episode, we sit down with Dan W. and Steve V. from Backcountry Bonsai in Wyoming to discuss the ethics of collecting yamadori.

Episode 8 | George Takei Presents...Tree Torture!

Jun 11th, 2018 32m 9s

In this episode, we discuss the morality of bonsai art. Is it torture? Do plants feel pain? Are they conscious? Listen to find out!

Episode 7 | A Tractate on Japanese Aesthetics

May 27th, 2018 59m 52s

In this episode, we dive into Donald Richie's book 'A Tractate on Japanese Aesthetics' and discuss its implications on bonsai art and design.

Episode 6 | Oscar from Bonsai Empire

Mar 16th, 2018 47m 46s

In this episode, we sit down with Oscar Jonker, the man behind the curtain of Bonsai Empire.

Episode 5 | Ask Me Anything

Feb 21st, 2018 56m 37s

In Episode 5, Bjorn answers listener questions from around the world.

Episode 4 | Bonsai Defined

Feb 7th, 2018 43m 52s

Bonsai - is it really just a tree in a pot? In this episode, we attempt to define bonsai on a deeper level. And we also dive into the very first mailbag with listener questions!