Episodes

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Reconnecting with Mirai
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Join us for a catch-up session, where we dive deep into the latest happenings at Mirai. We share our insights, reflect on the lessons we've picked up along the way, and explore our growth over the past year. Plus, we share a sneak peek into the exciting future of Mirai and what's in store.

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Bonsai’s Boundless Potential with Chris Baker: Part 1
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Join us for a captivating conversation with Chris Baker, the curator of the Chicago Botanical Gardens' bonsai collection—a true connoisseur of the bonsai world. Our discussion delves into the extraordinary possibilities of bonsai beyond its artistic expression, marking the beginning of numerous enlightening conversations to follow. Tune in as we explore the pivotal role of a bonsai curator.

Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Unlocking the Superpowers of Ancient Trees With Lucy Kerhoulas
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
We're joined by Lucy Kerhoulas—a renowned canopy vascular researcher specializing in coastal redwoods. With a background in botany, a Master's in redwood physiology, and a Ph.D. in ponderosa pine eco-physiology, Lucy is an Associate Professor at Cal Poly Humboldt. We delve into the remarkable abilities of ancient trees like coastal redwoods, exploring their superpowers and incredible scale of existence.

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Exploring North American Bonsai with Jack Sustic
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
We had the privilege of sitting down with Jack Sustic—the former curator of the National Bonsai Collection in Washington, DC. Jack's impact on North American bonsai history is indelible, as his leadership marked a pivotal moment in the collection's story. With engaging stories and experiences, he takes us through the evolving landscape of bonsai in North America.

Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Top 5 Transformative Bonsai Books
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the five most outstanding books that shatter conventional viewpoints on bonsai. Discover their profound insights, ignite your passion, and experience bonsai in a new light.
Mirai Reading Recommendations:

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Summer Solstice Reflections
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
We embrace the arrival of the summer solstice and reflect on the passing of the longest day of the year—recapping springtime in the garden and discussing the evolving body of knowledge that fuels its growth. From nutrition discoveries to climbing giant sequoias, we share stories of thrilling adventures that will inspire and entertain.

Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Highlights from Mountain Film Festival
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Join us as we recap our journey to Telluride, Colorado, for the renowned Mountain Film Festival to celebrate a documentary project's premiere featuring Mirai. We share our unforgettable experiences from the festival and offer an exclusive sneak peek into our insights on "Trees and Other Entanglements," an upcoming HBO documentary set to release this fall.

Wednesday May 31, 2023
Art and Business Convergence with Joe Robinson
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Joe Robinson—the owner of East Creek Art, joins us to delve into our recent collaboration on firing the Triskele Collective ceramics in their Anagama wood-burning kiln. We reflect on our shared experiences cultivating and nurturing creative communities and the intriguing connection between trees, ceramics, art, and teaching.
Learn more about East Creek Art: https://www.eastcreekart.org/

Wednesday May 03, 2023
Creativity and Craftsmanship with Austin Heitzman
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
We catch up with Austin Heitzman—a master craftsman and woodworker whose recent body of work we've had the luxury of experiencing and distributing at Mirai. With a deep understanding of his medium, Austin creates unique pieces and contextual woodworking representations that push the art form's boundaries.

Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Celebrating 13 Years of Mirai
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
We celebrate Mirai's 13th anniversary—by reflecting on our growth and the expansion of bonsai in North America and the Western world. It's been an incredible journey thus far, full of flops, follies, successes, and celebrations, and the voyage only continues; we are just warming up!