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Chat with Cesar Ordoñez Jul 14, 2023

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Enthusiasm for bonsai is what shines through when host Jonas Dupuich talks with Cesar Ordoñez of CenCal Bonsai. Cesar talks about keeping trees alive in the Central California Valley and shares his story of getting started with bonsai by learning from different teachers across the state.
Note: this episode contains spicy language.
Follow Cesar at:
https://www.instagram.com/cencalbonsai/
https://www.youtube.com/@cencalbonsai6429

Chat with Bob Pressler and Michael Roberts Jul 03, 2023

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Host Jonas Dupuich talks with Bob Pressler of Kimura Bonsai Nursery and Michael Roberts, president of the Golden State Bonsai Federation, about bonsai in California, bringing in teachers from around the world, the need for developing bonsai teachers, and the upcoming GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous.
Image: Japanese black pine at the Kimura Bonsai Nursery

Grafting natives Jun 16, 2023

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In this mini episode recorded last fall, hosts Jonas and Andrew discuss the pros and cons of grafting exotic foliage on native conifers.

Learning and teaching pine techniques Jun 08, 2023

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Host Jonas Dupuich chats with Eric Schrader about the best ways to teach how to grow pines from scratch.
Eric's new course about growing shohin black pine from seed is available at Bonsaify.com.

Andrew and Jonas talk with Sam Tan and Addison Galambos Jun 01, 2023

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At long last - we're back! Our publishing schedule isn't fully back to normal yet but we'd like to share a few episodes we recorded last fall while we gear up for what's next.
In this episode, Sam and Addison talk tell us how they progressed so rapidly in bonsai both in their studies and in the organizations that they help run, respectively, the Bonsai Society of San Francisco and East Bay Bonsai Society.
(Photo: Coast redwood by Sam Tan as exhibited at the Pacific Bonsai Expo; image by Aki Yamakawa)

Pacific Bonsai Expo recap Nov 19, 2022

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Andrew Robson discusses the Pacific Bonsai Expo with organizers Jonas Dupuich and Eric Schrader.

Show prep - 7 tips to make your trees look their best Oct 29, 2022

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Co-hosts Andrew and Jonas review their top 7 tips for preparing trees for exhibit.

Why visit bonsai shows? Oct 22, 2022

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Co-hosts Andrew and Jonas chat about one of their favorite pastimes - visiting bonsai exhibitions.

Warm weather bonsai care Sep 18, 2022

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Andrew and Jonas chat about keeping bonsai happy during heat spells.

Andrew chats with Eric and Jonas about the Expo Sep 11, 2022

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Why put on the Pacific Bonsai Expo? How's the planning going? What can we do to help? Andrew Robson chats with Eric Schrader and Jonas Dupuich to find out.
Pacific Bonsai Expo Website

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