# 52 - From School Teacher to Bald Cypress Guru: John Geanangel's Story

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Podcast: [Bonsai Time Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bonsai-time-podcast-5196507)
Published: 2025-12-30T16:07:52+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonsaitimepodcast/episodes/52---From-School-Teacher-to-Bald-Cypress-Guru-John-Geanangels-Story-e3cvt2h
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In today's episode, you’ll find Ryan and Kevin catching up on life and then jumping into the interview with a multi-talented former school teacher, master of rock slabs, forest plantings, and South Carolina yamadori collector - John Geanangel. John shared with us his bonsai origin story, how it led to becoming a headliner artist for the Bonsai in the Blue Ridge convention in 2026, and what you can expect when attending his 3(!) Bald cypress workshops there. We also discussed his methods for bald cypress yamadori collecting and growing from seed. The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here . Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are ⁠ here⁠ . See you in the next episode! Guest Info: John Geanangel is a bonsai enthusiast passionate about his local scenery and the natives in the South Carolina area. Find more of his work on his Facebook page and YouTube channel, which have lots of great content from previous years of educational efforts and recent tree projects. John Geanangel's Facebook John's YouTube John's Bald Cypress Workshops for Bonsai in the Blue Ridge 2026 Storm-damaged flat top bald cypress Bald cypress care and refinement American Bonsai Society's Bonsai in the Blue Ridge 2026 Convention Info Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by our co-host via the Kevin Faris moving sale of bonsai pottery, tools, and trees. View these items at In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA in-person, or online (shipping available) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠ and navigate to the consignment ⁠pottery⁠ and ⁠tree⁠ pages. Mailbag submissions/Community: ⁠⁠⁠NEW BT DISCORD Chat⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BT Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ Support the Pod: Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends, you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If…

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