Season 6 Episode 15 - Judging Bonsai, Bonsai Demonstrations and Foundation of Good Bonsai
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu I 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 wh...
21 Apr 202431min
Season 6 Episode 14 - The Beauty of Bark, Major Bending Protection, Deadwood Approach
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu How 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...
14 Apr 202431min
Season 6 Episode 13 - Compartmentalisation of Decay, Deciduous Pruning and Wound Management
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu CODIT 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 reall...
7 Apr 202439min
Season 6 Episode 12 - Needle Removal Techniques, When to Stop and Your Skill Set
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu We 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...
31 Mar 202437min
Season 6 Episode 11 - The Bonsai Design Podcast - Visual Weight, Is Bonsai Static Art?
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu So 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 yo...
24 Mar 202438min
Season 6 Episode 10 - Fertilising Process and Overview, Pine Work - waiting or starting
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu Well 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 lo...
17 Mar 202433min
Season 6 Episode 9 - Cedars, The Bud Conveyor and Mental Preparation
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu Cedars 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 requirem...
10 Mar 202445min
Season 6 Episode 8 - A Chat with Bonsai Empire about all things bonsai around the world
Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu The 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...
3 Mar 202441min
