Episode

The Hardcore Hobbyist's Path w/ Joel Jenkins - Ep 45

Podcast: Bonsai Builders Podcast
Published: Jul 1, 2026
Duration seconds: 4293
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In this episode, we get back to the roots of the show, getting the hardcore hobbyists perspective on bonsai. Joel Jenkins joins us from Louisiana where he's caught the bonsai bug so hard he is even starting the city's first public bonsai collection! Hear about his journey, how he's developed his styling capabilities from 0, and also his frank take on what it takes to get good at bonsai.