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Gearing up for Bonsai Central with Tyler Sherrod and Nathan Bill Sep 25, 2026

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Tyler, Nathan, and Jonas talk about the upcoming Bonsai Central, a regional event in St. Louis, Missouri, to be held on May 14-16, 2027.

Learn more at the Bonsai Central website.

Chat with Suzanne Muller Sep 11, 2026

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Suzanne Muller, Director of the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt, talks about her role at the garden, her team, and her goals for making the garden a great place to learn and to enjoy bonsai.

https://bonsailakemerritt.com

Chat with Angelica Ramirez Aug 29, 2026

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Angelica Ramirez, curator of the burgeoning bonsai garden at Waterfront Botanical Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky, chats with Jonas about her new role and her love of bonsai ceramics.

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Recovering from the bonsai apocalypse Aug 21, 2026

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Eric, Andrew, and Jonas offer takes on how they'd rebuild their collections from scratch.

2027 Pacific Bonsai Expo Updates Aug 14, 2026

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Eric, Andrew, and Jonas review all that's new for the 3rd Pacific Bonsai Expo.

The event will be held February 6-7, 2027, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California.

https://pacificbonsaiexpo.org

Chat with Zane from Zane's Trees Jul 24, 2026

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If you follow bonsai on Instagram you've likely seen Zane's garden and helpful how-to clips. Host Jonas chats with Zane about learning and teaching bonsai and how to build a following online.

@zanestrees

Chat with Gianne Souza Jul 18, 2026

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Ever been curious what it's like to take intensive classes with different professionals? Hear the first-hand experience from Gianne Souza, an enthusiast with several years of experience working with a mix of teachers on the West Coast.

Chat with Michael James Jul 03, 2026

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Jonas sits down with Michael James, curator of the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, to talk about managing legacy collections, working with different styles, and planning for the Museum's 50th anniversary later this year.

Bonsai United: new exhibit at the Pacific Bonsai Museum Jun 19, 2026

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Jonas sits down with Aarin Packard, curator of the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way, Washington, to talk about the museum's current exhibit, Bonsai United. The exhibit explores how landscape, native flora, and cultural practices shape bonsai expression.

Learn more the exhibit at the Pacific Bonsai Museum website.

Chat with Kevin Bielicki Jun 11, 2026

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Jonas sits down with Kevin Bielicki, curator of the Bonsai Collection at Longwood Gardens, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

Kevin and the gardens will be hosting a Bonsai Festival on June 24-29, 2026. Learn more at the Longwood Gardens website.

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