Episodes

  • Leveling up - approaches to improving your bonsai practice
    Sep 6 2024

    Andrew Robson and Maciej Adwent address the question of how we can "get better at bonsai."

    This is the first episode of the Deciduous Bonsai Podcast featuring Andrew and Maciej.

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    55 mins
  • Olives, olives, and more olives - chat with Cesar Ordoñez
    Aug 25 2024

    (Following a brief discussion about custom car sound systems - and the music that played on them), hosts Eric and Jonas chat with Cesar Ordoñez about collecting and growing a hardy species that thrives in the heat - the olive.



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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Chat with Mike Pistello
    Aug 21 2024

    Host Eric talks with Mike Pistello about his bonsai history, growing bonsai in the Bay Area, and showing bonsai in exhibits.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Chat with Bernard Marque and David Scheltema
    Aug 13 2024

    Host Eric Schrader chats with Bonsai Society of San Francisco members Bernard Marque and David Scheltema about growing bonsai in a mild climate and the learning opportunities they've experienced working with their club.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Eric chats with Jay and Greg McDonald
    Aug 6 2024

    Just about everyone in the Bay Area bonsai scene knows about bonsai bros Jay and Greg McDonald, two of the most enthusiastic bonsai spokespeople in Northern California. Join Eric in a wide ranging conversation with Jay and Greg about their adventures in bonsai.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Eric chats with Sam Tan about California Natives
    Jul 23 2024

    Join host Eric Schrader in conversation with Sam Tan about Coast redwood and Monterey cypress.

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    54 mins
  • Getting excited about bonsai exhibits
    Jul 14 2024

    Eric and Jonas talk about their early experiences at bonsai shows and provide an update about the Pacific Bonsai Expo.

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    57 mins
  • Chat with Richard Wright
    Jul 5 2024

    Which trees would you keep if you had to narrow your collection down to three trees? What would you look to acquire if you lost all of your trees?

    South African bonsai grower Richard Wright has faced these and similar questions more than once since he started working with small trees, and he's found that the experience has given him great focus in life and in bonsai.

    Learn more about Rich:
    Bonsai Rich on IG
    I am Richard Wright (personal website)

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    1 hr and 46 mins