October 28, 2025

Recapping and Tips For Attending the US National Bonsai Exhibition - Bonsai Time Podcast Ep50

In Vivo Bonsai Announcements/Upcoming Events in Columbus

  • NEXT WORKSHOP 11/29/2025 - Intro to Indoor Bonsai at coHatch Westerville with the local plant group honey+vine (all are welcome!). More details and sign up here.
  • I've added many new pots available for sale. Find them here or at invivobonsai.etsy.com, but generally, if you contact me directly, I can give you a discount from what is listed there. Each Etsy listing comes with free US shipping.
  • NEXT Columbus Bonsai Society meeting: Make your own pot workshop on 11/16/2025. More info here and get tickets while they last at www.columbusbonsai.org

I. Episode Summary & Links

            In this episode, Kevin, Kelly, and Ryan share their recent experiences attending the 2025 US National Bonsai Exhibition and share their tips that will help you navigate and get the most out of attending this or other similar bonsai conventions.

The YouTube version of Episode 50 is here!

The podcast version of Episode 50 is here!⁠

Sponsor Info:

            This episode is sponsored by (me!) In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA. Find me in person, online offerings at ⁠⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠, or go to ⁠⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠ 
⁠to see upcoming events, educational materials, and more.

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See the relevant images and links from this episode below.

II. Show Notes / Pictures

  • Award winning trees from the US National Bonsai Exhibit 2025 can be seen in Bill Valvanis's blog here.
  • A walkthrough the US National Bonsai Exhibit can be seen here
  • Pictures of the American Pottery Competition (part of the American Bonsai Society learning seminars that were uniquely paired with the USNBE this year) can be seen on Angelica Ramirez's website here

III. Episode Credits

Podcast Info:

The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. Learn more about the podcast at the links below. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly!

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Music by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them at the links below.

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