Little Things for Bonsai People

How's it going, Bonsai Buds! On this episode we welcome Mike Lane back on! After months of tracking him down, he has returned and has a lot to say. Evan and Mike break down the "Japanese aesthetic" and dig into why those who are new to bonsai are distant to it. There's a lot of Western culture influence and Evan and Mike push on a few hot takes. Be warned, this episode may ch...

How's it going Bonsai Buds! We have a yet another North American native species episode for y'all. On this episode of Little Things, Evan chats with Michael Alford about Ashe's juniper, juniperus ashei. This species of juniper has a lot to offer to the bonsai community of the southeastern United States. It thrives in hot humid climes and doesn't mind short winters. Listen as ...

Howdy-do, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen tackle a tough topic and a controversial one at that. Should bonsai be judged and presented awards at exhibitions? Does the bonsai receive the award or does the person who owns the tree receive the award? What about amateurs vs professionals? Listen as Evan and Carmen work their way through these hot tak...

How's it going, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Eli Akins talk about a dream come true for a bonsai potter. One of Eli's containers was selected to be used for arguably the most important bald cypress bonsai to exist. It's a perfect blend of a legendary North American bonsai combined with a legendary North American bonsai potter's wor...

Howdy Bonsai Buds! This episode was recorded live at C'est Bonsai 2026. Evan had a panel discussion with Guy Guidry, Dave DeGroot, and Randy Bennett about 50 years of Louisiana clubs. These three gentlemen definitely have a lot of history in Louisiana bonsai and so much more. This is another capture of the history of bonsai in the United States.

Thank you Tyler Duplechi...