Townsville Bonsai Society Incorporated

Ficus Microcarpa Green Island
Style: Broom
Artist: Shamim Nasrat

PART 2 with Peter Tea is out.

We pick things back up with a listener Q&A covering ramification, branch structure, cut paste, grafting, and the little details that make a big difference when developing a tree.

But this conversation goes much deeper than technique.

Peter and I get into the long game of bonsai—patience, refinement, learning from people who are better than you, and what it really takes to develop the eye and skills to become a better bonsai artist.

We also spend a lot of time talking about apprenticeship, including the differences between the U.S. and Japan, Peter’s experience with his apprentice Travis, and what he looks for in someone who wants to seriously pursue bonsai.

If you’re serious about bonsai—or just fascinated by what it takes to reach the next level—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Episode 45 of The Black Pondo Podcast is out now.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.