When to Tear and When to Dremel? Tips on Deadwood with Will Baddeley - Ep 37

I. Episode Summary & Links

            In this minisode, international bonsai deadwood carver extraordinaire Will Baddeley, bonsai nursery owner Rob Hoffman, and your host Ryan discussed the merits and situations to use various bonsai deadwood carving techniques. They also share other tips to help you create convincing deadwood that adds to the sense of age and ruggedness of your bonsai.

The YouTube version of Episode 37 is here!

The podcast version of Episode 37 is here!

Guest Info:

This episode featured Will Baddeley, a UK-based bonsai artist who specializes in deadwood carving.

• ⁠Wildwood Bonsai Blog⁠
• ⁠Wildwood Bonsai Facebook⁠
• ⁠Wildwood Bonsai Instagram⁠

It was recorded at the nursery of Rob Hoffman / Yume-En Bonsai in Marysville, OH, USA who was hosting Will at the time.

• ⁠Yume-en Bonsai Facebook⁠
• ⁠Yume-en Bonsai Website

⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor Info: 

This episode is sponsored by (me!) In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio. Find me at the Cincinatti Bonsai Show, October 5-6, 2024 or go to ⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠ to see upcoming events, expanding online offerings, educational materials, and more.

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A Foreigner's Survival Guide for Bonsai in Japan with Darren Bloomfield - Ep36

I. Episode Summary & Links

            Darren Bloomfield is a British bonsai artist who moved to Japan over a decade ago as an English teacher. In this interview, he and Kevin share practical tips for foreigners who travel to Japan or even for others who might want to move to Japan as well as insights into the Japanese hobbyist bonsai community and how it compares to the hobbyist community in the west.

The YouTube version of Episode 36 is here!

The podcast version of Episode 36 is here!

Guest Info:

            In addition to teaching English and practicing bonsai, Darren enjoys photography and scale modeling. You can see snippets of his travels in Japan and his photos on his social media below.

• Darren Bloomfield (@tokyophotodetective) • Instagram photos and videos
• TMD (@tokyomodeldetective) • Instagram photos and videos
  
• Tokyomodeldetective - YouTube
• TMD 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇯🇵 (@tokyomodec) / X

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(INSERT YOUR AD HERE). Email us at bonsaitimepodcast@gmail.com if you would like to discuss sponsoring an episode! Sponsor information will be tailored to your needs but generally is read on air and included in the show notes.

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From America to Japan: A Bonsai Odyssey with Bjorn Bjorholm - Ep35

I. Episode Summary & Links

After spending 6 years as a full-time bonsai apprentice in Japan, Bjorn Bjorholm moved back to his home state of Tennessee, USA, to create his own bonsai nursery known as Eisei-en. Now, years after success in this endeavor, Bjorn has just relocated his family and his nursery to Kyoto, Japan! Find out what's in store for those who visit his new nursery and for those who utilize his bonsai learning platform, Bonsai-U, as it will now be based in Japan.

The video version of Episode 35 is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠

The podcast version of Episode 35 is available here.

Guest Info:

            Bjorn Bjorholm is a bonsai artist, nursery owner, and educator based out of Kyoto, Japan. His nursery Eisei-en in Kyoto provides in person bonsai tours in Japan, hands on bonsai classes as well as educational Youtube videos, podcasts, and online course content for international audiences with his Bonsai-U platform. Follow all of Bjorn's latest endeavors at the links below!

• https://www.bjornbjorholm.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/eiseienbonsai
• https://www.instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/
• https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/

⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor Info: 

(INSERT YOUR AD HERE). Email us at bonsaitimepodcast@gmail.com if you would like to discuss sponsoring an episode! Sponsor information will be tailored to your needs but generally is read on air and included in the show notes.

Support the Pod:

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How Does Practicing Bonsai Impact our Wellbeing? Ep 34

  

⁠I. Episode Summary & Links

            For this next 3-part series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en Nursery in Australia. In this second episode, Kevin, Ryan, and Josh share from their experience how bonsai has positively impacted their lives and hypothesize on other ways we may not always think about in which this artform creates benefits for the practitioners and those around us. Also, check last week's minisode for information on Josh's experience as a bonsai business owner and an find another full episode in the Modern Bonsai Podcast feed on developing a bonsai mindset.

The video version of Episode 34 is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.

The podcast version of Episode 34 is available here.

The minisode (Ep33) with Josh can be found ⁠here.

Guest Info:

Josh Hooson is a bonsai artist, nursery owner, and educator based out of New South Wales, Australia. His nursery "Bonsai-en" provides supplies trees and tools across Australia as well as educational Youtube, podcast, and online course content for international audiences. Learn more about his offerings at the links below.

• Bonsai-En : Your Home Of Bonsai
• Bonsai Podcast - Modern Bonsai | Bonsai-En
• Online Bonsai Courses | Bonsai-En
• Bonsai-En Introduction (youtube.com)

⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor Info: 

(INSERT YOUR AD HERE). Email us at bonsaitimepodcast@gmail.com if you would like to discuss sponsoring an episode! Sponsor information will be tailored to your needs but generally is read on air and included in the show notes.

Support the Pod:

            Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). 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!

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Bonsai As A Business with Josh Hoosoon of Bonsai-En, Ep 33

 

⁠I. Episode Summary & Links

            For this next 3-part series, Kevin and Ryan interviewed Josh Hooson of Bonsai-en Nursery in Australia. In this first minisode, Josh shares his background both in bonsai as an entrepenuer and advice from his experience in starting a bonsai business. Check back next week for the deeper discussions we had with him as well in regarding the benefits of bonsai and the bonsai mindset.

The video version for Episode 33 is available here:

The podcast version of Episode 33 is available here.

⁠Next week ~6/10-11, we will be releasing longer pieces of our discussion with Josh as additional episodes. In our feed we discuss the benefits of practicing bonsai. Meanwhile in Josh's feed you'll find our musings on how to develop a bonsai mindset.

Guest Info:

Josh Hooson is a bonsai artist, nursery owner, and educator based out of New South Wales, Australia. His nursery "Bonsai-en" provides supplies trees and tools across Australia as well as educational Youtube, podcast, and online course content for international audiences. Learn more about his offerings at the links below.

• Bonsai-En : Your Home Of Bonsai
• Bonsai Podcast - Modern Bonsai | Bonsai-En
• Online Bonsai Courses | Bonsai-En
• Bonsai-En Introduction (youtube.com)

⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor Info: 

(INSERT YOUR AD HERE). Email us at bonsaitimepodcast@gmail.com if you would like to discuss sponsoring an episode! Sponsor information will be tailored to your needs but generally is read on air and included in the show notes.

Support the Pod:

            Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). 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!

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