Episodes

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Bonsai Nutrition with David Knaus
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Proprietor of Apical Solutions—David Knaus enlightens us on the benefits of modifying and enhancing nutrition in the bonsai container to provide the best possible environment for your bonsai trees to thrive.
Learn more about Apical Solutions: http://www.apical-ag.com/

Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Catching Up With Aarin Packard
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In celebration and preparation for the rapidly approaching Pacific Bonsai Expo, we circle back to talk with a pivotal figure in the public institutions of bonsai in North America–Aarin Packard, curator of the Pacific Bonsai Museum. We catch up on recent endeavors, all things bonsai, exploring his curatorial outlook and sharing our mutual anticipation for the upcoming exhibition.

Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
End of Summer Recap
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
We sit down to catch you up on our adventure-filled summer–covering Ryan's trip to Sweden, climbing the giant sequoias and exploring Yosemite National Park, and our recent Mirai in the Wild release. We also dive into the upcoming journey of the Covered Wagon and touch on the politics and science of trees. This end-of-summer recap will give you a sense of what's been happening, where we stand, and what to look forward to next.

Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Pacific Bonsai Expo with Jonas Dupuich & Eric Schrader
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Eric Schrader and Jonas Dupuich join us to discuss their co-creation of the upcoming Pacific Bonsai Expo in Oakland, California. A juried exhibition featuring 70 outstanding bonsai displays and a selection of the most reputable vendors in the community. In addition to learning more about the event, we explore their prolific field-growing methodologies, thought processes, and recent bonsai endeavors.
The tickets are on sale now, as well as information on where to stay and how to get there: https://www.pacificbonsaiexpo.com/

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Bonsai Evolution with Todd Schlafer
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Todd Schlafer takes a break from his busy schedule to reconnect with us on all things bonsai. He updates us on his new garden build and his continued evolution as a bonsai professional. We touch on the upcoming Mirai in the Wild project, which Todd was a part of, as well as the loss of a bonsai legend in the community—Jerry Morris, an absolute pioneer of western bonsai.
To learn more about Todd's work check out his website: https://www.firstbranchbonsai.com/

Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Tropical Commentary with David Cutchin
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Mirai's tropical instructor—David Cutchin, shares insight and perspective on some of the tropical content he's helped us create that we've released over the past few months on Mirai Live. We discuss the groundbreaking demonstration he recently performed, and we remember some of the iconic bonsai pioneers in North America who passed away this year. David is a wonderful human being, a talented artist, and a positive ambassador for bonsai.

Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Catching Up With Randy Knight
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Adventure seeker and bonsai provider—Randy Knight, joins us again to catch up on all things life and bonsai. The conversation takes off as we dive into some of his recent and upcoming trips, exploring the topic of yamadori, reminiscing on past adventures, and even touching on the myth and legend of Sasquatch.

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
David Crust
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
The self-proclaimed punk rocker of bonsai–David Crust, sat down with us to share in a wonderful conversation that touched on life, art, bonsai, and connection. With over 45 years of experience, he has shifted the rules of bonsai and won international acclaim with his unique approach and style.

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Dan Robinson: Part 2
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
In part 2 of our interview with Dan Robinson, we explore his personal history and approach to bonsai compared to traditional methods. Dan, who is the artist and owner of Elandan Gardens in Bremerton, Washington, has significantly influenced the world of bonsai with his unique perspective. Tune into this verbal telling of history to learn more about his fascinating approach to bonsai.

Wednesday May 18, 2022
Dan Robinson: Part 1
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Dan Robinson owns and operates Elandan Gardens in Bremerton, Washington. His seminars and workshops on bonsai carving and sculptural processes present a unique perspective–emphasizing natural forms and rejecting prescribed rules that he feels restrict artistic expression. During a recent trip to his garden, the Mirai team spent one-on-one time with Dan, exploring his unique perspective and horticultural approach to the bonsai art form over his prolonged and illustrious career.