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Addison Galambos

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A Focus on the Fundamentals to Fuel Growth w/ Mike Lane - Ep 59

10/7/2026 • 71 min

Can learning traditional rules actually set your creativity free? Where does the English learning framework for traditional bonsai design come from? Mike Lane (@kistunebonsaibymikelane on Instagram) joins host Addison Galambos to break down why foundational trunk styles and rigid technique can create a great starting off point to explore bonsai. They dive into M… Play episode

How Do You Apply Design Principles to Bonsai? w/ Ryan Neil - Ep 58
Stop Buying, Start Curating and PBE Updates w/ Andrew Robson - Ep 57
Unpacking the Pacific Bonsai Expo’s Major Changes - Ep 56
What Is a Bonsai Apprenticeship Really Like? w/ Travis Hendrix - Ep 55
Balancing Family, Time, and Trees w/ Danny Hart - Ep 54
Objective Design and Why It's the Key to Improving Quickly w/ Kyle Hansen …
Can You Learn Bonsai Without Owning Any Trees? w/ Nicole Yabut - Ep 52
How to Build a World-Class Bonsai Curriculum w/ Hugh Grant - Ep 51
Collecting Rare Japanese Maple & Ume Cultivars w/ Derek Delisi - Ep 50
What's the Best Way to Build a Digital Community in Bonsai? w/ Dillon Clar…
What Actually Makes Water "Good" or "Bad" for Bonsai? w/ Eric Schrader and…
Inside Out, Outside In, and What It Means for Buildin' Bonsai w/ Eric Schr…
How to Make it w/ Josheramics - Ep 46
The Hardcore Hobbyist's Path w/ Joel Jenkins - Ep 45
Rare Books, Shohin, and US Bonsai History w/ John Romano - Ep 44
Midnights at Mirai - Workshop Session w/ Brock Arvesen - Ep 43
The New Zealand & Bay Area Connection w/ Scott Jania - Ep 42
The Bay Area Boom - Ep 41 w/ Adam Toth
The Pursuit of Perfect Deadwood - Ep. 40 w/ Drew Binkley
What Makes Water "Good" or "Bad"? w/ Eric Forrester - Ep 39
The Intersection of Japanese Garden Design and Bonsai w/ Matthew Gelacio -…
Teamwork in Bonsai w/ The Bonsai Smiths - Ep 37
The Black Pondo Podcast Crossover w/Jeremiah Lee - Ep 36
Improve your Design Thinking w/ Mark Britton - Ep 35
The Builder Mindset w/ Peter Tea - Ep 34
Philosophy and Science of Bonsai w/ Julian Tsai - Ep 33
Cypress Knees and Swamp Talk w/ Randy Bennett - Ep 32
The Hobbyist's Path w/ Mike Pistello - Ep 31
The Return to the Source w/ Bjorn Bjorholm - Ep 30
Water Engineering w/ Eric Forrester - Ep 29
Kokufu 100 Onsite Interviews w/ Matt, Kyle, Adam, Michael, and Jacob - Ep …
Pre-Show Excitement for Kokufu-ten 2026 w/ Sam Tan - Ep 27
Fostering a Community and Yamadori Collection w/ Jon White - Ep 26
Establishing as a Professional and the Colorado Bonsai Scene w/ Todd Schla…
Cultivating Grit and Constantly Improving w/ Dennis Rodinger - Ep 24
Designing a Purpose Built Space w/ Walker Schlott - Ep 23
Bonsai Down Under w/ Hugh Grant - Ep 22
Addison's 2025 Bonsai Practice Review w/ Jeff Ammons - Ep 21
Mastery and Perfection in Bonsai w/ Ryan Neil - Ep 20 - Part 2
Mastery and Perfection in Bonsai w/ Ryan Neil - Ep 19 - Part 1
Pots w/ Potts and Dupuich - Ep 18
The Value of a Japanese Education w/ Kaya Mooney - Ep 17
Styling Competition Reflections w/ Daniel, Ryan, Ian, and Julius - Ep 16
Bonsaify Your Life w/ Eric Schrader - Ep 15
Inside Joshua Roth Tools w/ John Kim - Ep 14
Learning Art and Design w/ Dave DeGroot - Ep 13
25 Years of Bay Area Bonsai w/ Jerry Carpenter - Ep 12
Creating your Opportunities w/ Brock Arvesen - Ep 11
Getting a Fast Start w/ Nick Vila - Ep 10

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