Bonsai and Beyond

Bonsai and Beyond

From Morning in the Garden by Filoli

May 30, 2025 · 36 min · Season 3 · Episode 6

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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