Little Things for Bonsai People

Episode 135, Colorado Blue Spruce with Todd Schlafer

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode, the Little Things talk with Todd Schlafer of First Branch Bonsai about another important pioneer species, the Colo...

Episode 134, Pioneer Species!

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wakey wake, Bonsai Buds! After sleeping off the C'est Bonsai 2026 mayhem, Evan and Carmen are back to talk about pioneer species. Again, thanks to our...

Episode 133, The Little Things are Back!

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going, Bonsai Buds! Evan and Carmen are back at it again. After I short break, the Little Things are returning to bring you more quality cont...

Episode 132, 2025 Wrap-Up and Giveaways!

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings, bonsai lovers! This time on the podcast, Evan and Carmen are joined by John of Joshua Roth and show producer Matt O'Donnell for a look back...

Episode 131, The US Tropical National Exhibition and Dawn Koetting

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan talks with long time bonsai friend and mentor, Dawn Koetting. Evan and Dawn go thr...

Episode 130 Brian Hollowell and American Hornbeam

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan talks with Brian Hollowell about another favorite species, American hornbeam. Evan and B...

Episode 129, Kurt Dillow and Shortleaf Pines

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan speaks with Kurt Dillow about collecting developing shortleaf pines, pinus echinata.. Kurt'...

Episode 128, The Plant Collections Network

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the Plant Collections Network. The PCN is an amazing resource for pub...

Episode 127, Evan's Favorite Evergreen Species for Beginners

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How's it, Bonsai Buds! Welcome to another episode of Little Things for Bonsai People. On this episode, Evan and Carmen discuss an amazing species that...

Episode 126, 9th National Bonsai Exhibition Review

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk about their experiences at the 9th National Bonsai Exhibition. They share t...

Episode 125 - On Location at The 9th US National Bonsai Exhibition

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, bonsai fanatics! On this episode, you’ll hear a series of short interviews that Evan conducted at the 9th US National Bonsai Exhibition, held...

Episode 124, Jamie Harrington

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan speak with Jamie Harrington about their mentorship and budding new bonsai business. Evan...

Second Flush, Session 002

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music composed and engineered by Matt O'Donnell.

Episode 123.5, Bonsai Misconceptions Remaster

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one's for the long time listeners of our show! A remaster of Episode 2, Bonsai Misconceptions. The previous episode is a commentary on this remas...

Episode 123, Bonsai Southeast x Little Things

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this special episode of Little Things, we bring back Mark Coulon from when our podcast show was called Bonsai Southeast. Evan an...

Episode 122, Bonsai Lifestyles Response Pt 2

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How's it, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen wrap up the questions for the bonsai lifestyles questionnaire. They also talk...

Episode 121, Bonsai Lifestyles Response Pt 1

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WUD UP, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan review the responses to the bonsai lifestyles questions and discuss them on air...

Episode 120, The Essential Bonsai Book Review!

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How ya goin', Bonsai Buds. We're thrilled to welcome Jonas Dupuich back onto the show once again! This time Jonas will talking about his newest book c...

Episode 119, Bonsai as a Lifestyle

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan discuss the concept of bonsai as a lifestyle. There will be questions for our pa...

Episode 118, Lessons Learned from Field Growing

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How's it, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen speak with John Eads about how things are going at Left Coast Bonsai. Evan an...

Episode 117, ABS and the North American Bonsai Pottery Competition

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How ya goin, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen speak with Angelica Ramirez and Karen Harkaway about the...

Episode 116, Listener Critiques and More!

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen go through listener submitted critiques on trees in development. Also, there's so...

Episode 115, 3 Things We Teach Our Students

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this Episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan discuss 3 things that they would like to emphasize when teaching and working wit...

Episode 114, Adam Lavigne and BSF Wrap-Up

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan sit down with Adam Lavigne to discuss the history of the Bonsai Societies of Florida state ...

Episode 113, The Three Ages of Bonsai Trees

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen discuss what shows and conventions they have been at recently. ...

Episode 112, The Value of Bonsai Trees

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Carmen and Evan discuss what makes bonsai tree "expensive". Should you be paying tens to thousan...

Second Flush, Session 001

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music composed and engineered by Matt O'Donnell.

Episode 111, C'est Bonsai 2025 Recap

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Friends! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen recount the weekend of C'est Bonsai 2025. It been a topic the crew keeps going...

Episode 110, Little Things Live at C'est Bonsai 2025!

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Friends! On this very special episode of Little Things, Evan, Mike, and Carmen recorded in front of a live crowd at C'est Bonsai 2025. Th...

Episode 109, David De Groot and Bonsai Musicals

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk with David De Groot about how to relate bonsai to music and a little bit of Ne...

Episode 108, Big Leaves and Big Proportions!

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen dive into a deep conversation about proportions and leaf size. There is a little ...

Episode 107, Science! Series, Flowers on Bonsai

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the SCIENCE behind flowers and how they relate to new growth either in the s...

Episode 106, Rob Kempinski and Creative Displays

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan talks with Rob Kempinski about the BSF (Bonsai Societies of Florida) Convention and "creativ...

Episode 105, Aarin Packard

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Friends! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen speak with Aarin Packard. Aarin is the curator at the Pacific Bonsai Museum loca...

Episode 104, Yamadori or "Nah"madori

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the ethics of collecting wild trees from nature for bonsai. This is a ve...

Episode 103, Greenhouses and Cold Frames

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How's it, Bonsai Buds. On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the ins and outs of greenhouses and cold frames. Evan relays his expe...

Episode 102, Red Maples with Jonas

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Thing, Evan and Carmen speak with Jonas Dupuich working with red maple, acer rubrum. The crew takes a dee...

Episode 101, Sylvia Smith

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the new year, Best Buds! To kick the new year off, Evan and Carmen talk with Sylvia Smith. She has many years of bonsai experiences in Dall...

Episode 100, Little Things Pizza Party!

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! We are pleased to present the 100th episode of Little Things for Bonsai People. We are honored to have so many dedicated listeners...

Episode 99, Let's Chat about the Scholarship!

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it Bonsai Buds! Drumroll everyone, this is your last chance to submit your Bonsai Story to the Little Things to get a chance to be awarded the L...

Episode 98, New Projects and Bonsai Empire Course Review!

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan talks about new plans for his blog posting site and why recording bonsai ...

Episode 97, The Elusive Twister

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan speaks with Guy Guidry and Robert Pressler about the "missing" bald cypress bonsai known as...

Episode 96, Carmen's Departure

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going, Bonsai Buds. This episode of Little Things, Evan speaks with Carmen about her departure from the Crataegus garden and her graduation f...

Episode 95, Jonas Dupuich and the Pacific Bonsai Expo

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan, Carmen, and Mike talk with Jonas Dupuich. Jonas has been on our show before but this ti...

Episode 94, Indoor Bonsai

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it, Bonsai Buds! On this week's episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss the controversial topic of indoor bonsai. Is there a way to gr...

Episode 93, Julian Tsai

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk with Julian Tsai about his career thus far in bonsai. Julian is an up an...

Episode 92, Science! Grafting and Genetics

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy there, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen discuss the science behind how genetics can effect the w...

Episode 91, Bonsai Goals

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good New, Bonsai Buds! Evan and Carmen are announcing a very special scholarship that could awarded to one of our listeners. Yes, even you could be aw...

Episode 90, Rotate Your Trees! and also Kusamono

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy do, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen discuss the importance of rotating your trees in your bonsa...

Episode 89, AI Art in Bonsai and Late Summer Check Up!

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! This week's topic is a spicy one. Who doesn't like a hot take? How about a discussion about the influence of AI art on the bonsai w...

Episode 88, Bonsai Professional Parents and Summer Dormancy

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! This is a great follow up to the special announcement on our previous episode. Evan, Carmen, and Mike discuss the challenges of rai...

Episode 87, Big Announcements and Bald Cypress Care Guide

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good news, Bonsai Buds! We really do have big news on this episode, being honest! Listen to find out, because the Little Things love surprises. Also, ...

Episode 86, The Bonsai Potter Trifecta!

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Friends! On this super special episode of Little Things for Bonsai, Evan speaks with an all star cast of American bonsai potters. Rob Wal...

Episode 85, Listener Comments and Questions and Some Critiques from the BSF Show

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! This episode is a nice and long take. Evan and Carmen discuss various listener comments and questions in detail. They also tackle a...

Episode 84, Happy Birthday Carmen and Japanese Black Pine

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! It was Carmen's birthday when we recorded this one so make sure you tell her a belated happy birthday. Evan and Carmen talk about J...

Episode 83, The Cosmic Bonsai Invasion is Coming!

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good News Bonsai Buds! The Cosmic Bonsai take over is inbound. Prepare to board and explore new planetary systems with Evan and Laurent on this episod...

Episode 82, Joshua Roth Tools and Carnivorous Plants

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good news, Bonsai Buds! We have yet another special guest on this episode. Evan talks with John of Joshua Roth Tools to talk about how he came to inhe...

Episode 81, Rob Sheldon of Tree in Clay

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things Evan speaks with Rob Sheldon about his experiences in ceramics and bonsai culture in central Texas...

Episode 80, 2 More Trees for Beginner's and Their Care Guides!

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, how's it Bonsai Buds?! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen discuss two more species that are great for beginners. Since the previou...

Episode 79, A Look Back on Our Show and Bonsai Central in the Field

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Buds! This episode is a unique take on our format this time around. Evan took on doing his first episode alone and he recaps the history of...

Episode 78, Rental Vans and Bonsai on the Bayou Critiques

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen talk about the trails of traveling to bonsai shows and the pay...

Episode 77, 3 Great Trees for Beginners and Their Care Guides

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk about three great trees for beginners. This is a great starting point for li...

Episode 76, Joey McCoy

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy y'all, Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things for Bonsai People, Evan and Carmen talk with Joey McCoy of Austin, Texas. Joey has a wealth...

Episode 75, Science! Series, Water Uptake

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello hello, Bonsai Buds! It's time for another Science series episode! Evan and Carmen talk about how trees uptake water and nutrients through their ...

Episode 74, C'est Bonsai Wrap-up and Trident Maples

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it Bonsai Buds?! It's time for a laid back episode with Evan, Carmen, and Matt. Carmen and Matt talk with Evan about his experiences running C'e...

Episode 73, Bonsai Central

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Friends! This time on Little Things we Evan and Carmen speak with Jesse Gilbertson and Nathan Bill about their upcoming convention, Bonsa...

Episode 72, Byron Myrick

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Bonsai Buds! This guest artist feature has been a long time coming! This time on Little Things, Evan talks with Byron Myrick of Myrick Bo...

Episode 71, Spring Clean Up

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is it going, my Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Evan and Carmen talk about post repotting season work. There's a good amount to ref...

Episode 70, Wisteria as Bonsai

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it Bonsai Buds. Welcome back to another episode of Little Things for Bonsai People. Evan and Carmen go back to the basics of talking specific sp...

Episode 69, Jon Stewart and Bonsai Stands

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Friends! Its a back to back guest artist feature! This time we have Jon Stewart of J. M. Stewart Woodworking to talk about bonsai stand c...

Episode 68, Bill Butler Yells at Clouds

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Buds! It's time for another special guest episode. This week's guest is Bill Butler of Bill's Bayou! Evan and Bill have an in-depth convers...

Episode 67, Updates, Listener Questions, and Critiques!

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh...hey Bonsai Buds! On this episode, we get the band back together of Mike, Carmen, and Evan for all kinds of fun and merriment. A whole bunch of li...

Episode 66, Oscar Jonker of Bonsai Empire

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going, how it's going, Bonsai Buds! It's another special guest feature episode! This time Evan, Mike, and Carmen speak with Oscar Jonker abou...

Episode 65, Science! Series, Photosynthesis

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's it going Bonsai Buds! This time we're going to be doing something a little different for this episode. Welcome to the newest episode series of S...

Episode 64, John Eads of Left Coast Bonsai

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Buds! It's time for another special on our show. This time around we have John Eads of Left Coast Bonsai joining us to talk about field gro...

Episode 63, Yamadori Revisited

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! It's time yet again to talk with Nate Murray of The Boot Bonsai about yamadori collecting in the southeast United States. Evan and ...

Episode 62, Bonsai Resolutions

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Good News Bonsai Buds! It's New Year's resolutions time with Evan and Mike. What goals do we have for bonsai? What goals do we have for the show this ...

Episode 61, You got a bonsai for Christmas, now what?

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Buds! Happy New Years, and also welcome to a fresh new year of Little Things for Bonsai People! On this episode, Carmen and Evan discuss wh...

Episode 60, A Little Holiday Cheer

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays Bonsai Buds! This episode is a simple and sweet thank you to our listeners and subbed members of the Little Things community! Evan, Mik...

Episode 59, Guy Guidry

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, how's it Bonsai Buds! This time we have a real special guest, the one and only Guy Guidry. In the North American bonsai scene Guy rarely needs a...

Episode 58, Bonsai Tool Bag Essentials

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays Bonsai Buds! This episode is about everything bonsai tools and what to pick up first for a budding (get it?) bonsai enthusiast. Evan an...

Episode 57, Robert Pressler and Tommy Lee

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How is it going Bonsai Buds! Boy, do we have a special treat for you guys on this one. Not only do we have Robert Pressler to of Kimura Bonsai but we ...

Episode 56, Elm Species Overview

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan gushes about how much he loves elm species for bonsai. Evan and Carmen break down the pros and cons of Chines...

Episode 55, Ceramics with Tori Solis

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Buds! Its time for a special guest feature once again. This time around Evan and Carmen speak with Tori Solis about ceramics. Tori breaks d...

Episode 54, Aluminum vs Copper and Chojubai

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello every-Bud-y out there! It's time to have a little discussion about aluminum wire vs copper wire. Mike, Evan, and Carmen hash it out about which ...

Episode 53, Bonsai Forms Series: Cascade and Semi-Cascade

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good News Everyone! It's another episode of Little Things for the Bonsai Peeps! This time Carmen and Evan follow up their Bonsai Forms Series with cas...

Episode 52, Art Discussion and Critiques

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Bonsai Buds! On this episode of Little Things, Matt really liked the topics on the previous episode and wanted to share his thoughts as well. Matt...

Episode 51, Reflections and Spooky Stuff

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's the word, Bonsai Buds? On this episode, the full team of Evan, Carmen, and Mike all weigh in! They start with some reflections on recent though...

Episode 50, Rob Kempinski

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey hey, Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan chats with Florida's Rob Kimpinski!https://www.patreon.com/littlethingsforbonsaipeople^^Become a Bonsai Be...

Episode 49, Seasonal Checkup - Fall

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dig in, Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan and Carmen talk about getting your trees into a fall routine. They also talk about Evan's recent time hosti...

Episode 48, Nationals Tree Critique Pt. 2

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yo! Bonsai Buds! We're wrapping up the Nationals coverage with Evan and Carmen looking at a few more trees that were displayed at the show. The pictur...

Episode 47, Nationals Tree Critiques Pt. 1

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How's it, Bonsai Buds! How about a special critique episode with the full crew. Evan, Mike, and Carmen sit down and look through pictures of a few of ...

Episode 46, Reflections on the US National Bonsai Exhibition

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello there, Bonsai Buds! In this episode, Evan and Carmen haven't even made it back home yet, but they've convened to talk about their experience at ...

Episode 45, Randy Bennett

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yo, Bonsai Buds! On this episode, Evan talks with fellow Louisiana bonsai dude, Randy Bennett. Randy has over 50 years of experience and love for bald...

Episode 44, Watering and Bonsai as a Career Pt. 2

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bonsai Buds! This is the second part of the pervious episode. Carmen and Evan talk about bonsai as a career and what's like running a bon...

Episode 43, Watering and Bonsai as a Career Pt. 1

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and salutations Bonsai Buds! Carmen and Evan talked about watering trees for so long that when they got around to talking about bonsai as a care...

Episode 42, Seth Nelson

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another one, Bonsai Buds! We're having two special guests on our show back to back? We sure are and this is yet another great episode. Seth Nelson tal...

Episode 41, Laurent Darrieux

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good news Bonsai Buds! We have a brand spankin' new featured artist episode for ya on this one. Laurent Darrieux of Cosmic bonsai, and the creator of ...

Episode 40, Forest Plantings Pt. 2

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Bonsai Buds! This is a continuation of the previous forest plantings episode. Evan and Carmen decided there was much more to discuss abou...

Episode 39, Forest Plantings Pt. 1

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Good news Bonsai Buds, it's almost our 40th episode! Evan may have jumped the gun on this one but either way it's still pretty exciting. This time aro...