About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the philosophy of bonsai with guest Ryan Neil.

Today’s episode is a special one! Your hosts Ryan Huston and Kevin Faris sat down with Ryan Neil of Bonsai Mirai, just outside Portland, Oregon. We dive into bonsai, life, apprenticeships, family, purpose through the art — and so much more. Enjoy and Bonsai on! The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠ . Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are ⁠⁠ here⁠⁠ . See you in the next episode! Guest Info: Ryan Neil is already known by many in the bonsai world for his accomplishments, including serving a 6-year apprenticeship in Japan under the world-famous artist Kimura. He then went on to found his garden and educational operation Bonsai Mirai which for years has done both in-person and live-streamed advanced bonsai education. He is one of the first and biggest players in the bonsai educational subscription content/community scene which has now evolved into an app most recently. Bonsai Mirai Website Bonsai Mirai YouTube Mirai Mobile App on Android and Apple Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by Chris Meade of the Columbus Bonsai Society and by our co-host via the Kevin Faris moving sale of bonsai pottery, tools, and trees. View these items at In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Huston, Kevin Faris

Guest: Ryan Neil

Topics covered

• bonsai
• philosophy
• art
• apprenticeships
• education

Keywords

• bonsai
• Ryan Neil
• Bonsai Mirai
• apprenticeship
• art

Sponsors

Columbus Bonsai Society, In Vivo Bonsai

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bonsai Mirai, In Vivo Bonsai

Places: Portland, Oregon, Columbus, Ohio, USA

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