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53 - Philosophy of Bonsai with Ryan Neil
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- Bonsai Time Podcast
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- Jan 5, 2026
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Summary
Today’s episode is a special one! Your hosts Ryan Huston and Kevin Faris sat down with Ryan Neil of Bonsai Mirai, just outside Portland, Oregon. We dive into bonsai, life, apprenticeships, family, purpose through the art — and so much more. Enjoy and Bonsai on! The video version is here . Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are here . See you in the next episode! Guest Info: Ryan Neil is already known by many in the bonsai world for his accomplishments, including serving a 6-year apprenticeship in Japan under the world-famous artist Kimura. He then went on to found his garden and educational operation Bonsai Mirai which for years has done both in-person and live-streamed advanced bonsai education. He is one of the first and biggest players in the bonsai educational subscription content/community scene which has now evolved into an app most recently. Bonsai Mirai Website Bonsai Mirai YouTube Mirai Mobile App on Android and Apple Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by Chris Meade of the Columbus Bonsai Society and 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 you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). All donations g…