Bonsai Network Podcast w/ Bjorn L Bjorholm

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! https://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! https://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - https://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien #bonsai #bonsaipodcast #bonsainetworkpodcast

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 selling bonsai art. Yannick's website: https://www.yama-bonsai.be Watch the Vidcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH2Ue1RvxmQ DONATE TO BONSAI-U! http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS! http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - https://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien #bonsai #bonsaipodcast #bonsainetworkpodcast

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=9syKZkrFl9s Give Andrei some love! https://www.bessonov-bonsai.ru https://instagram.com/bessonov_bonsai https://www.facebook.com/bessonov.andrei DONATE TO BONSAI-U! http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS! http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - http://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien #bonsai #bonsaipodcast #bonsainetworkpodcast

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/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - http://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien #bonsai #bonsaipodcast #bonsainetworkpodcast

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 TUTORIALS! http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - http://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien #bonsai #bonsaipodcast #bonsainetworkpodcast

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/watch?v=hij8bGWi3gM DONATE TO BONSAI-U! http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS! http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - http://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien

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 patron-only mailbag! WATCH THE VIDCAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVsfOSbJY0 POCD BONSAI-U EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANrC2TGL72U DONATE TO BONSAI-U! http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS! http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - http://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien

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 JRR Tolkien. WATCH THE VIDCAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqSmKs7aVlY EISEI-EN WALKTHROUGH VLOG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9WXLjx9zyM DONATE TO BONSAI-U! http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS! http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ BONSAI NETWORK PODCAST! https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188 Visit our website - http://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/eiseien

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, Tree House Bonsai, at http://www.treehousebonsai.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/treehousebonsai DONATE TO SUPPORT US! bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS! bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ Visit our website - eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/

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 please check out our blog for other photos of Mansei-en! BLOG POST http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-network-podcast-episode-18/ ADAM JONES' TREEHOUSE BONSAI https://www.treehousebonsai.com DONATE TO SUPPORT US! http://bjornbjorholm.com/donate/ ALL BONSAI-U TUTORIALS! http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/ ONLINE BONSAI COURSES! https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/advanced-course NEW MERCH AVAILABLE HERE! http://bjornbjorholm.com/merch/ Visit our website - http://eisei-en.com Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eiseienbonsai/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/eiseienbonsai/

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! First Episode of Bonsai-U: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7oAgL5IY4g Donate to Bonsai-U: http://bjornbjorholm.com/bonsai-u/

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

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 follow along to the discussion in the podcast. Previous Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-813024188/episode-15-bonsai-hate-mail Art of Bonsai Gallery: http://artofbonsai.org/galleries/fujikawa.php Hakuryuu Photograph Reference: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/bjorn-bjorholm-bonsai-article Hakuryuu Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjD1gAvGQoE&list=PL6Be1yc3twL4q-ClzN-saBDvpM1kkY0sH&index=9&t=42s Juniper Video Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAhVGIAP83M

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

This episode features an interview with Japanese bonsai professional Naoki Maeoka and current Kouka-en bonsai apprentice Thomas Ulecki.

In Episode 2, we utilize Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory to analyze Japanese culture and its influence on contemporary Bonsai Art.

In our inaugural podcast, we take a look at the future goals of the Bonsai Network Podcast and explore Bjorn's background in bonsai art.