Bonsai Stuff
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsA bonsai based podcast from Melbourne, Australia by Scott Martin from Bonsai Matsu. A diverse, informative and thorough podcast for everyone that loves bonsai! If you enjoy the podcast then become a podcast supporter, it's greatly appreciated. https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support
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Episodes
Season 6 Episode 15 - Judging Bonsai, Bonsai Demonstrations and Foundation of Good Bonsai
April 21, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBI love meeting bonsai people! And recently I've been meeting a lot, at the Bonsai Open on the Central Coast and then in Sydney. I talk about how I judge a bonsai and what are the components of the trees that combine to make them a winner. I review the Bonsai Open and the great work that was done up there as well as chat about a demonstration for the Sydney City Bonsai Club that was really interesting. And I talk about what is the foundation of all good bonsai in my opinion. Support the show...
Season 6 Episode 14 - The Beauty of Bark, Major Bending Protection, Deadwood Approach
April 14, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHow good is bark! It is the one true symbols of age on a tree and it cannot be rushed. I love it and it needs to be protected. I also outline my process for protection techniques for major bending. Serious bends need serious protection to help the tree thrive after the bend is made. And I also cover my approach to deadwood on bonsai and why I am in no rush. Waiting gives a far superior result. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ...
Season 6 Episode 13 - Compartmentalisation of Decay, Deciduous Pruning and Wound Management
April 07, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBCODIT stands for the Compartmentalisation of Decay in Trees and I find it really interesting how this relates to bonsai. It just shows how smart and special trees really are and know this process helps us with wound management and repair. As bonsai lovers we could learn a little from this process too for ourselves... And now is the time (or close to) for deciduous pruning to occur prior to winter dormancy. I chat about the how and why in this timely reminder. Support the show Become a pod...
Season 6 Episode 12 - Needle Removal Techniques, When to Stop and Your Skill Set
March 31, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWe are heading towards a significant time for pines and their design and balancing work. Part of this is needle removal and I'll run through the 2 techniques I use and how they apply to various pine species. As a follow on from the previous podcast where I talked about the visual weight of the foliage on your bonsai, I feel it is important to also discuss knowing when it is time to put your scissors down. Overworking your bonsai is a serious issue that affects us all sooner or later. The sk...
Season 6 Episode 11 - The Bonsai Design Podcast - Visual Weight, Is Bonsai Static Art?
March 24, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBSo this is the Bonsai Design podcast. The Visual Weight of your bonsai is a very important consideration when it comes to your design. If it's too big or dominant do you need to change it? And a debate rages on about Bonsai Designs and if bonsai is a static art form. I'll give you my opinion and some more reasons why I love bonsai. When designing your bonsai, I have 4 key factors I like to consider which I'll let you know. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Lov...
Season 6 Episode 10 - Fertilising Process and Overview, Pine Work - waiting or starting
March 17, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWell it's that time of the year again to start the fertilising engine! While the smell of fertiliser may upset your nearest and dearest I guarantee your bonsai will love you for it. I discuss my methods and processes as well as if we should be fertilising Japanese Black Pines at the moment after decandling. Sometimes yes and sometimes no. I also focus in on when is the right time for working on your pines, what are signs we should wait and when can we just get started. Support the show Be...
Season 6 Episode 9 - Cedars, The Bud Conveyor and Mental Preparation
March 10, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBCedars make brilliant bonsai! There is so much to love about them and they should be part of every bonsai enthusiasts collection, no excuses. They have certain requirements and I chat about their characteristics and techniques I use. Then there is the bud conveyor, one of the most important concepts in bonsai and everything we do with our bonsai will be to feed the bud conveyor. I chat about this concept and how we can use it to maintain our bonsai design integrity. And finally, pine season ...
Season 6 Episode 8 - A Chat with Bonsai Empire about all things bonsai around the world
March 03, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe love of bonsai is growing worldwide and so too are the online learning platforms. Oscar Jonker is the founder of Bonsai Empire which has become a household name for anyone with an interest in bonsai. But you don't often hear much about Oscar. I was fortunate enough to get to have a personal chat with him about bonsai all around the world, about Bonsai Empire and the piece of the bonsai puzzle that is online learning as well as what the future of bonsai may look like. I really loved this ...
Season 6 Episode 7 - A Plan for Managing Problems, Bluetooth Connectivity and Autumn
February 25, 2024 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhen something goes wrong with your bonsai, you take action. But how do you know if what you have done has worked or if it's getting worse? I've got a process that will help. Also we have a connection with our trees, some more than others and Autumn is on the way, might not always feel like it with the final kick of Summer still in the air but it is. What can you expect, what should you do and what shouldn't you do? I'll chat about it. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show t...
Season 6 Episode 6 - New Zealand Bonsai and Natural Beauty, Keeping it Simple and OMG Watering System
February 18, 2024 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBI seriously love bonsai in New Zealand! And what an amazing place too, just so beautiful. Having just returned from a short trip I look back on my experiences, the native stock I came across and the people I met. One of my key objectives is to get and keep people involved with bonsai and to do this it needs to be simple, clear and inclusive. And you will not believe the story about my watering system failure.... Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's rea...
Season 6 Episode 5 - Working on a Tricky Section plan, How was Summer and Ah-hah!
February 11, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHow did your bonsai fair over Summer? Now is the time to review. I chat about what to look for and how to strengthen your system to make continual improvements as well as let you know where my system failed. And when working on bonsai, we all have the experience of indecision regarding a tricky section on the tree. I let you know how I manage this and move forward. Also, you know that feeling you get when the plan comes together? That ah-hah moment? I love it and it's what makes me work so h...
Season 6 Episode 4 - Australian Native Pruning, Preparing for a Demonstration in NZ
February 04, 2024 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBOur Australian Natives make brilliant bonsai, I've said it before and I will say it again. They need to be a part of your collection without a doubt. I talk about the pruning process I use on them and what to look for to avoid swelling at branch junctions. Figs or ficus are also being worked at the moment. And as I head off to New Zealand for demonstrations and workshops I detail the process I go through in preparing to work on a tree for a demonstration. It is also the same process I use wh...
Season 6 Episode 3 - Junipers and Mid Summer, Pad Making Process, Wiring and Repotting Preparation
January 28, 2024 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThis is the tree lovers podcast and I like this time of the year to prune my junipers. In this podcast I discuss a technique I use for pad development. It is also a good time to check the wiring on your trees and make sure it isn't causing too much damage, remove it if needed. And if you are going to wire your bonsai please be careful. Mid Summer is a time where you will identify those trees that are struggling and this is normally a signal that they need to be repotted when the time is righ...
Season 6 Episode 2 - Bonsai in Australia, How it's Getting Stronger and The Bonsai Open
January 21, 2024 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis episode of the podcast is about my love for Australian Bonsai and Australia and why I honestly believe we have the capability to be the best in the world. And we are well on our way. We have the most incredible native species we can use that are unique and that develop so quickly. Link that with an annual bonsai show called the Bonsai Open that has some serious prize money on offer and it's in our backyard. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's rea...
Season 6 Episode 1 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly! Review Time and Bonsai Care App
January 14, 2024 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWelcome to 2024! This is going to be an amazing year for bonsai and it's great to start the year with a review. In the podcast I chat about a collection review as well as a bit of self reflection. Personal skill and technical improvements will make a massive difference to your bonsai. And look at your collection, the good, the bad and the ugly. I discuss why the ugly are so important. There is also a new Bonsai app on the market from Bonsai Empire and I do a review (unpaid and independent) o...
Season 5 - Episode 47 - The Yearly Wrap and Recap
December 30, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWell that's 2023 done! What a great year and so much has been covered in the podcast and I go over a few of the important ones as well as throw in another surfing-bonsai connection. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement throughout the year and bring on 2024!! Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support Where to find Bonsai Matsu: Instagram Facebook YouTube Web
Season 5 Episode 46 - Your Bonsai Decision Making Checklist
December 24, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBWell Merry Christmas!!! To help you celebrate Christmas this year I have put together a Decision Making Checklist for working on your bonsai. There are 6 questions I ask myself every time I work on my trees and in this podcast I run through and explain them all. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support Where to find Bonsai Matsu: Instagram Facebook YouTube Web
Season 5 Episode 45 - Post JBP Decandling, Australian Native Fertilising, Why I love Ficus
December 17, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSo you've decandled your Japanese Black Pine, what do I do now? Or more importantly what don't you do. We remove the fertiliser at the time of decandling but when and when does it get reapplied. And while I'm talking about fertilising, some Australian natives have specific requirements and not getting it right can be quite disastrous. A really common species and often seen as one for the beginners is the Ficus. And I love them! They should be for everyone. They are magnificent bonsai that th...
Season 5 Episode 44 - A Sad but Common Bonsai Tale, Decandling Technique and Holding Off is Ok
December 10, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThere is a sad but all too common tale that crops up time and time again. Watering System Failure...I chat about a recent occurrence as well as a success story and a few pieces of advice to help avoid some tears. Decandling season is upon us (well for me anyway) and I have a few technique reminders that should help anyone that is planning on decandling. Remember the 1% does matter. And is it ok to hold off making a change to your bonsai? Sometimes yes it is. I talk about a recent occurrence ...
Season 5 Episode 43 - Australian Natives as Bonsai, Creating History and Bonsai Maturity
December 03, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBLet me tell you why I love Australian Natives as bonsai in conjunction with non native species! They are perfect in so many ways and need to be celebrated. And in Australia we are creating history with our bonsai. We are the foundation for something pretty special and should be very proud too. We all have our own bonsai journey or path we follow and there needs to be a turning point that I call Bonsai Maturity. It's when your perspective changes and it's crucial to your continued enjoyment a...
Season 5 Episode 42 - Will you Decandle your JBP, Deadwood Creation and Air Layer redo
November 26, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWith Japanese Black Pine decandling season just around the corner, now is the time to decide IF you are decandling or not. And if you are not, what should you do? Also following on from a recent Intensive weekend, I run through a deadwood creation checklist I use for junipers and I also chat about what my process is if an air layer hasn't produced the results I wanted. So much Bonsai Stuff to talk about... Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really a...
Season 5 Episode 41 - Watering System Mods, Yellowing Foliage and Summer, Defoliation
November 19, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBEvery year I pride myself on fine tuning my watering system and I've done it again this year. Although this mod has nothing to do with the watering. A common issue at this time of the year is the yellowing of foliage, in this podcast I may put your mind at ease. And as we edge closer to Summer it's defoliation time for your deciduous that you choose to undertake this task on. There's a few things to be aware of and we'll chat about them too. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and ...
Season 5 Episode 40 - Bonsai Care Guide, Framing and How Important is Patience
November 12, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBBonsai Care Guides are like a cheat sheet! But use them with extreme caution, there are always other considerations that you need to make and I run through them in this podcast. I also chat about the design concept of framing and how it is so strong to draw in the viewer's attention to our trees. And what I believe to be the single most important skill we can develop as tree custodians...patience. To allow your bonsai (and you) to reach your full potential with your design you must have pat...
Season 5 Episode 39 - Sourcing Bonsai Stock, How to Manage Growth Clusters and Intensives
November 05, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWe all love to source new stock for our bonsai collections! I chat about a few key elements that need to be first and foremost when you are acquiring new stock that will make your choice a little easier. Also, how do you know what to prune when you have a cluster of growth? Where do you start? I run through a process of elimination I use that makes the task much easier. And there's also a bit of a review of the recent Intensives program and where it really worked. Support the show Become a...
Season 5 Episode 38 - When is the Right Time, Bonsai Passion and The Network
October 29, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIt's often difficult to know when is the right time to do that work on your bonsai, is it strong enough? Will I kill it by doing this work now? This is a really common worry and I discuss strategies and what to look for. I also delve into a few histories on some bonsai I've worked with very recently. And I love that this podcast encourages everyone to be passionate about their bonsai!! Our Bonsai Network is so important and I talk about why we need it and how you can be a valuable contributo...
Season 5 Episode 37 - Balance, Intensives and More Balance
October 22, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWhen planning for this podcast and working on bonsai, a common thought kept running through my head. Balance. It's how we reach perfection with our trees. This podcast is pretty much dedicated to that thought and process. I also chat about my new Intensive program and what the idea behind them is and also what to expect. Going to be very exciting! Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support Whe...
Season 5 Episode 36 - Foliage Density Management, Spring Daily Routine and Documenting
October 15, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBLeaf or foliage density management is a vital task in Spring for the health and well-being of your bonsai, it's not defoliation though. I also chat about my (boring) daily routine with my bonsai. While it's nothing exciting it is essential. And I give an example of my documenting your bonsai development is so important. I created a systematic approach for maintaining and developing my Radiata or Monterey Pines through documenting and photographing various tasks over a very long period of tim...
Season 5 Episode 35 - Are there Hard and Fast Rules for Bonsai? Bonsai Shows and New Soil Mix
October 08, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBAre there hard and fast rules for bonsai? Why not? Whether it's styling, timing, the soil we use or how we water, why cannot we just set some standards and stick to them? Easy, because we all have a completely unique environment. And I've got an idea for future bonsai shows, a sort of continuity and link to the past. As we progress in Spring, if you've changed your soil mix then you need to listen to this podcast. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's ...
Season 5 Episode 34 - A Plan for Tackling Issues, Being in the Moment and Bonsai Security
October 01, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat's wrong with my bonsai? It's the most common question I get asked and in this podcast I discuss my plan I recommend and also that it's probably best not to just to the worst case scenario initially. I also talk about being in the moment and enjoying where you are. Tree lovers of the world unite and take over!! And I finish up talking about bonsai security, both from wind and unwanted invaders. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciat...
Season 5 Episode 33 - Don't be distracted, Plans for a hot Summer and Preparation Work, Fertilising (again)
September 24, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSpring is a busy time for bonsai and due to the nature of the beast, you can damage your bonsai very easily so it's best not to be distracted. Here's a few tips and tricks I use to avoid any issues. And we've officially had El Niño declared, so what does that mean for us? What should we do? And more importantly what shouldn't we do...You need to consider the future now and take appropriate steps. And we've circled back around to fertilising, again! Support the show Become a podcast support...
Season 5 Episode 32 - The Fertiliser Plan, Hidden Life of Trees, Forest Bathing and Some Maintenance
September 17, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBFertilising and Bonsai needs to be measured and monitored. Understanding what stage your bonsai is at, as well as developing a 'plan' will help guide you when it comes to fertilising. I discuss my approach and reasonings for bonsai in development as well as refinement. I also have a read of The Hidden Life of Trees written by Peter Wohlleben. It's a great book and if you love trees you'll love this too. And I discuss Forest Bathing and what it can do for us all. Lastly I finish with a remind...
Season 5 Episode 31 - Internodes and Bonsai, Genetics and Planning for the Worst
September 10, 2023 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWith all bonsai there are stages of development and I believe that internodes and how (what) we can use them with our bonsai to achieve the highest level is really important. I chat about what internodes are, why they're important and how we can manage them in Spring. I also talk about genetics and what considerations we should make when choosing our future bonsai. And as always, I plan of the worst and hope for the best. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love...
Season 5 Episode 30 - Pine Spring Candle Breaking, Decision Paralysis, Perspective and a Nursery Visit
September 03, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBSpring has sprung! And with it comes plenty of work and decision making. I discuss my approach to Spring Candle breaking on pines and where it's used as well as why. I understand it can be very difficult to know where to start with pruning your bonsai, especially now with all that new growth so I let you in on a simple method to help make pruning decisions. I chat again about perspective and why it is important when pruning as well as a trip I made during the week to a wholesale nursery. AND...
Season 5 Episode 29 - Bonsai Repotting Lessons, To Cut or Not to Cut and It's always the Weakest Link!
August 27, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBAt the end of a long repotting season it's time to reflect on what I have learnt and to say goodbye to Winter. Which means a big hello to Spring!!! With Spring comes a fresh burst of growth and you need to be ready for how to manage this growth. Do you cut or do you not? And I tell a story about my watering system and how the weakest link can be your undoing. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/...
Season 5 Episode 28 - Consistency, Reliability, Predicability, After Repotting Care and Angle Change
August 20, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThree golden rules I live and die by with my bonsai. Consistency, Reliability and Predicability. Also I dig into how I look after my trees once they have been repotted and why. One of the task when repotting is to consider an angle change and this brings with it a range of other tasks for down the track. We have a look at what they are and when you need to undertake them. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzspro...
Season 5 Episode 27 - Does Bonsai Need to Change or Evolve? Early Spring Checklist
August 13, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBTo me Bonsai is a form of art and as such it's very personal, but does it need to change? I discuss the traditional and modern approaches as well as limiting factors that need to be considered. And I ask where is the art? As well, with Spring just around the corner there are some important considerations you should prepare for. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support Where to find Bonsai Ma...
Season 5 Episode 26 - Forest Bonsai Setup and Design Concepts and Late Winter Plans
August 06, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBForest Bonsai are amazing! And one of the most difficult to design. In this podcast I chat about a range of considerations you should take into account when initially designing a forest bonsai setting. Also how do you take a range of trees that are the same age and make some look older than others? It's all in this podcast. Also as we head towards Spring and warmer weather, repotting is coming to an end soon(ish) and we need to be careful. Your bonsai will start waking from dormancy and that...
Season 5 Episode 25 - Repotting Adventures, Dave Grohl and Bonsai and How Serious Are you?
July 30, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis is the return episode after a short mid year break for repotting and there's tales to be told. Good techniques matters - especially with your repotting, it must stand the test of time. And I've got a story on Dave Grohl and how I think he relates to our bonsai. I also ask the question of how serious is bonsai and how serious does it need to be. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support ...
Season 5 Episode 24 - The First Focus with Repotting, The Mindset of Design Vs Maintenance and Why Wiring is so Important
July 02, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBStart your repotting engine! With that in mind, I chat about my first and most important focus when I start repotting any bonsai. I also discuss the mindset you need as a bonsai enthusiast for design versus maintenance and how you need to ensure you're on the right path before starting any work on your bonsai. And wiring, good old wiring, it's the bonsai practitioners magic wand. When done correctly, it works beautifully and allows your and your bonsai to achieve your goals. But when it's no...
Season 5 Episode 23 - Watering System Setup and Maintenance, Finishing Off Pines and Training for Repotting
June 25, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOne of the most common questions I receive is what watering system do I use. In this podcast that's what I chat about as well as my plan for redundancy with the lines I run. I also talk about how I can travel and still have high quality bonsai (a great watering system and cameras!). It's also time for me to wrap up working on my pines and start getting ready to repot so it's a reminder of the need for good technique especially when you repot. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and...
Season 5 Episode 22 - My First Year, the need to Thin and Reduce and What Now
June 18, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWell it's now one year since turning a full time Bonsai Professional and I want to reflect on what has happened and what's planned. It has been a great year!! I also reflect on a Japanese Black Pine I recently worked on and discuss height reduction and pad height reduction, thinning and length reduction. As well as chatting about current work around the yard. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/...
Season 5 Episode 21 - Final Adjustments, Watching a Japanese Bonsai Professional Work and Pot Choice Considerations
June 11, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBWhen I studied abroad the time when I absorbed the most information was during the final adjustments that were made to a bonsai I had worked on by a Bonsai Professional. What started as major learnings evolved over time to very fine detail and it was a great experience. I also chat about watching a Japanese Bonsai Professional work on a unique, very large Japanese White Pine. And as repotting season is nearly upon us in Melbourne, Australia, I discuss the horticultural requirements you need ...
Season 5 Episode 20 - Making a Bonsai Connection, Focusing on Inner Buds, Needle Work Tool Tip
June 04, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode of the Bonsai Stuff podcast chats about making a bonsai connection and also delves into a comment made at a recent convention from a Japanese Master. I also talk about what our focus needs to be when working on our bonsai at this time of the year. There is also a very handy technique to help with maintaining your tweezers when working with needle variety bonsai. And finally a reflection of kindness and encouragement and how we can all play our part. Support the show Become a p...
Season 5 Episode 19 - Finding the Bonsai within, Bonsai Love and Digging for Gold!
May 28, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBAfter returning from a big convention in Perth WA I want to go through my process of finding the bonsai for the purpose of one of my demonstration. Planning is key and I'll explain my process. Bonsai love is alive and well around the world and particularly in Australia. The feeling of support and local networks is really pushing bonsai to another level. Finally I discuss 'digging for gold' and it's not related to yamadori! We all do it, or should do it. Support the show Become a podcast su...
Season 5 Episode 18 - How to get the most out of a Bonsai Workshop and a Twisted Pine
May 21, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBBonsai Workshops are brilliant! Especially if you prepare for them. I discuss how you can get the best out of your bonsai, out of you and the workshop host as well as setting your expectations. There is also a tale about an old Japanese Black Pine that was brought back to life and then given a great future by waiting. It's a lesson for all of us about strength and health being the number one priority. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreci...
Season 5 Episode 17 - How to Avoid Leaf Burn on Maples, Winter Preparations and Branch Structuring
May 14, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode of the podcast I discuss my strategy to avoid leaf burn on my maples, starting with a strong bonsai engine. Also as we heard towards Winter it's time to start preparing. When it comes to branch structure and design, there's a simple approach I use and I discuss the different phases to help keep the deign of your bonsai heading in the right direction. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/...
Season 5 Episode 16 - Time for a Bonsai Performance Review, My SA Trip and Late Autumn Activities
May 07, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBHaving a future plan is vital for your bonsai development but it's also really important to be satisfied with it right now. I have also recently returned from a trip to South Australia with the SA Bonsai Society and it was fantastic! I have a chat about my experiences there and people that I've met as well as a plan for a potential Olive dig. It's also a busy time as we start to wrap up Autumn so let's runt through some of the essentials for us all. Support the show Become a podcast suppor...
Season 5 Episode 15 - Scammer Alert, Autumn Activities and Japan Trip Learnings
April 23, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBBe careful! Simple advice for anyone looking to purchase online, especially bonsai. I chat about a simple technique to try and avoid being scammed, as well as current Autumn work around the yard and on other bonsai. There is also a reflection on one of my final trips to Japan and a particular moment from that trip which will be interesting to hear. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support W...
Season 5 Episode 14 - Juniper Pad Development Technique, Spider Mites and Japan Repotting
April 16, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis episode of the Bonsai Stuff podcast discusses a really simple technique for developing pads on a juniper as well as those pesky spider mites we all have to live with and manage. I also reminisce on repotting in Japan and what it taught me with the need for speed and accuracy. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support Where to find Bonsai Matsu: Instagram Facebook YouTube Web
Season 5 Episode 13 - Fine tuning techniques in Japan, Bonsai Theft and A Scots Pine
April 09, 2023 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBHappy Easter! Or Happy Bonsai!!! This episode chats about a trip to Japan in 2015 for some fine tuning of techniques and getting to the pointy end. I also chat about a bonsai setback caused by a theft incident and finally focus on a Scots Pine that was posted recently that has created a few structural questions and rightly so. Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. Support the show Become a podcast supporter and show the Bonsai Love (it's really appreciated) ❤️ https://www.buzzsprout...