# The Intersection of Japanese Garden Design and Bonsai w/ Matthew Gelacio - Ep 38

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Podcast: [Bonsai Builders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bonsai-builders-podcast-7450806)
Published: 2026-05-06T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaibuilders/episodes/The-Intersection-of-Japanese-Garden-Design-and-Bonsai-w-Matthew-Gelacio---Ep-38-e3iv3oi
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Duration seconds: 4947

## Resource

Matthew Gelacio is an up and coming star artist based out of San Diego who balances a full time job in Japanese garden design with amazing development as a bonsai artist. In this episode, we get to hear more about his journey, the unique skillset he is building, and the teachings that have been instilled him from Japanese roots.

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