About this episode
The episode explores the art of bonsai and the significance of Taiwanese vegetables in family and community during Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
May brings the first flush of summer blooms and a celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Michael Greenstein and Idris Anderson from the Kusamura Bonsai Club introduce Willa to the ancient artform of shaping miniature landscapes. Under a trellis of bitter melon in the Vegetable Garden, Yin-Yin Hung reflects on growing Taiwanese vegetables and the memories they root in family and community.
People in this episode
Host: Willa
Guests: Michael Greenstein, Idris Anderson, Yin-Yin Hung
Topics covered
- Bonsai
- Asian American Heritage
- Taiwanese vegetables
- Gardening
- Community
Keywords
- Bonsai
- Asian American Heritage Month
- Taiwanese vegetables
- gardening
- miniature landscapes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kusamura Bonsai Club
Places: Taiwanese
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