In this episode, Addison and Sam talk about how to keep pushing yourself as a hobbyist and what the "getting good" journey looks like in the later stages. They also discuss criteria for how to make the most important decision in bonsai... Who should be your teacher?
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The Bonsai Ecosystem w/ Jonas Dupuich - Ep 3
In this episode of the Bonsai Builders podcast, Addison and Jonas discuss Jonas's journey from his horticultural roots to his tight connections with Japan. They delve into strategies for mastering bonsai techniques and discuss the US bonsai community as well as the finances of bonsai.
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The Bonsai Body w/ Dr. Justin Ho - Ep 2
Disclaimer: There is a slight audio issue with the guest's mic that shows up when wearing headphones, but I hope the information is helpful for folks.In this episode, we sit down with physical therapist and bonsai practitioner, Dr. Justin Ho to discuss the "Bonsai Body". Just shares his professional framework for preventing injury, demonstrates practical exercizes for common pain points, and explains how to build a sustainable practice so you can enjoy your trees for a lifetime.
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The Learning Journey w/ Jeff Ammons - Ep 1
Join host Addison Galambos and guest Jeff Ammons as they explore the complexities of learning bonsai, from keeping your trees alive to developing your artistic eye. They discuss the unique challenges of the art form, like it long time scales and share their personal tips for learning horticulture, technique, and design.
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Introduction to the Bonsai Builders Podcast - Ep 0
In this introductory episode, host Addison Galambos shares his shift from hobbyist to bonsai builder. He outlines the main goal of the podcast and introduces the topics for the initial episodes.
This podcast is for when a hobby becomes an obsession. It chronicles the path of a dedicated hobbyist, focusing not just on shaping trees, but on shaping the mindset and discipline of a master artist.
Episodes focus on gleaning insights from experts on topics related to optimizing the bonsai learning journey and discussing interesting questions that arise along the way.
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