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The episode discusses the benefits of growing and displaying moss with bonsai, featuring guest Kevin Faris.

In this episode, catch up on what's new with Ryan, Kevin, and Kelly with our new intro segments "What's Growing On" and "Bonsai Bulletin." Then ~4:01, dive into a talk on how and why to grow or display moss with your bonsai, including its beneficial effects on horticulture and aesthetics. Kevin Faris was the presenting artist for this recorded Columbus Bonsai Society meeting. We hope you learn something new and can share this with those you know who are planning to display their first show tree sometime. The video version (with powerpoint images and example trees) is ⁠⁠⁠ here . Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are coming soon. See you in the next episode! Guest Info: Kevin Faris is a born-and-raised Oregon boy turned bonsai artist. He was one of the founding members of the Bonsai Time Podcast in addition to his work at Faris Landscape and Design and his occasional bonsai teaching gigs. He is now based in Western MA, USA. Kevin NHK Japanese Television segment Kevin's Bonsai Pots for Sale through In Vivo Bonsai Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by (me!) In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA. Find me in person, online offerings at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan, Kelly

Guest: Kevin Faris

Topics covered

• bonsai
• moss
• horticulture
• aesthetics
• display techniques

Keywords

• bonsai
• moss
• horticulture
• aesthetics
• Columbus Bonsai Society
• In Vivo Bonsai
• Kevin Faris

Sponsors

In Vivo Bonsai

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Columbus Bonsai Society

Places: Oregon, Western MA, USA, Columbus, Ohio, USA

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