Episodes 213
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (21)
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
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rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

A bonsai based podcast from Melbourne, Australia by Scott Martin from Bonsai Matsu. A diverse, informative and thorough podcast for everyone that loves bonsai! If you enjoy the podcast then become a podcast supporter, it's greatly appreciated. https://www.buzzsprout.com/263290/support

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Recent Episodes

S8E22 Season 8 Episode 22 - Macro and Micro, Confidence versus Overconfidence

Jun 14, 2026 33m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuIn order to make or develop beautiful bonsai, you must be able to work at both a macro or big picture level as well as at the micro level which deals with the branch…

S8E21 Eason 8 Episode 21 - The Concept of One of Everything

Jun 07, 2026 28m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuThe concept (or mistake) of one of all species of bonsai in your collection can really make life difficult for you. Sometimes we need to curb our enthusiasm and make…

S8E20 Season 8 Episode 20 - How to Handle Structural Issues, Setting a 'Mode' when working

May 31, 2026 38m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuWinter is a great time to see your deciduous bonsai in their naked glory. It is also a time where their structural issues are more apparent than ever. So what should…

S8E19 Season 8 Episode 19 - Why we have time for our Pines, Late Autumn Alarms

May 24, 2026 38m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuLate Autumn around your bonsai collection will show you signs of potential issues that may be significant in Winter. So if you know what to look for you can make…

S8E18 Season 8 Episode 18 - Considerations When Wiring and Styling your Bonsai

May 17, 2026 29m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuWhen I am working on any of my bonsai but especially my pines at this time of the year I ask myself a few simple questions for every branch that I work on. The…

S8E17 Season 8 Episode 17 - Practical Advice for Styling your Pines

May 10, 2026 41m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuStyling your pines (or any of your bonsai) requires a dedicated focus. So before working through your bonsai and wondering where it's going to end up I have a few areas…

S8E16 Season 8 Episode 16 - What to Do wth Your Bonsa Now, Don't Over Complicate Issues

May 03, 2026 39m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuWe are rounding the corner toward Winter and the last stretch of Autumn is a really important time. Understanding your bonsai and their needs right now will have a…

S8E15 Season 8 Episode 15 - The Idea of Perfection, Technique Improvement

Apr 26, 2026 38m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuThe idea of the perfect bonsai for each of us is a target we set for our trees, but is perfection the ideal target? Will it just lead to disappointment and…

S8E14 Season 8 Episode 14 - Deciduous Autumn Maintenance

Apr 19, 2026 39m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuAutumn is a very important time for deciduous bonsai and our maintenance program will set them up for a successful Spring and beyond. Tasks like leaf removal, light…

S8E13 Season 8 Episode 13 - Mid Autumn and Your Bonsai, Bonsai Events

Apr 12, 2026 40m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuWell we're mid way through the Autumn period and you need to be very careful with watering at this time. Different trees in your collection will be at different stages…

S8E12 Season 8 Episode 12 - Good Structure is Good Bonsai Part 3 The Wrap Up

Apr 05, 2026 33m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuThe approach of Good Structure is Good Bonsai is a great fall back position when you ever get doubt about the next step to take. When you sit there scratching your head…

S8E11 Season 8 Episode 11 - Good Structure is Good Bonsai Part 2

Mar 29, 2026 22m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuGood structure does not mean rigidity in design. Breaking or bending the rules can be one of the most enjoyable components when designing your bonsai. In this episode I…

S8E10 Season 8 Episode 10 - Good Structure is Good Bonsai Part 1

Mar 22, 2026 39m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuOne of the most important areas of bonsai for me is the structure of our trees, and good structure matters! I talked about this very early on in the podcast back in…

S8E9 Season 8 Episode 9 - What to do with Whips, Autumn Fertilising Refresher

Mar 15, 2026 42m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuI could almost guarantee that everyone that has been involved with bonsai for more than a couple of years has gone down the path of taking cuttings, planting seeds or…

S8E8 Season 8 Episode 8 - When Less is More - Thin Trunk Bonsai

Mar 08, 2026 32m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuThin trunk bonsai can be extremely elegant! And there is often a push on how to thicken trunks where bigger is seen as better. I thoroughly believe thin trunk bonsai…

S8E7 Season 8 Episode 7 - Is Bonsai Age all it's Cracked up to be?

Mar 01, 2026 40m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuHow old is that bonsai? Ever been asked that question and wondered why it has been asked? Does it really matter how old it is? We work so hard on the perception of age…

S8E6 Season 8 Episode 6 - Work Planning for Autumn, Start Again Advice

Feb 22, 2026 39m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuI am a planner, I like to be prepared and I always want to achieve as much as I possibly can with my bonsai. So with Autumn just days away I am breaking this season…

S8E5 Season 8 Episode 5 - Leave Your Pines in Peace, Skill of Waiting

Feb 15, 2026 30m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuIt's late Summer and your pines are starting to look a little shaggy after decandling or candle cutting so what should you do?? Absolutely nothing! There are some great…

S8E4 Season 8 Episode 4 - Importance of Pad Separation, Compaction and Pre-Autumn

Feb 08, 2026 33m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuBeautiful bonsai for me have well balanced and positioned foliage pads. While it is easy initially to create larger pads, longer term this can be to the detriment of…

S8E3 Season 8 Episode 3 - Summer Extremes, Where Do I Start?

Feb 01, 2026 32m

Contact Scott from Bonsai MatsuWe are now two thirds of the way through Summer and it has been brutal! Weather extremes, floods to bushfires, prolonged heat, strong winds. Welcome to Australia! For…

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