Eastern Leaf Friends

Join us on an adventure with our friend as we tour bonsai museums and gardens to learn the history of these places and the backgrounds of the trees on exhibit. Along the way we hope you will be inspired.
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Cork Jade Bonsai with Frank Yee
In this video, we take a tour with Frank Yee, the originator of the Cork Jade, as he takes us around his garden and gives us some tips on caring for and training a Portulacaria Afra 'Frank'. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Cork Jade Bonsai: https://www.easternleaf.com/Cork-Bark...
a bonsai tree is shown with the words bonsai branch selection
Bonsai Branch Selection : How to Create a Bonsai from Nursery Stock
In this video, Jason goes over the step-by-step process for creating a bonsai from a 1 gallon Juniper (Juniper procumbens nana) nursery stock. Jason goes over the techniques such as cleaning, branch selection, and pruning. He discusses the thought process on designing the tree at each step and how to approach nursery stock. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf.Support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com
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Jason Chan joins Dick Ryerson at his studio The Clay Yard in Ontario, CA. Dick Ryerson takes us through the first step in throwing a bonsai pot on a pottery wheel. Dick Ryerson is an American Ceramacist with 10 years of experience in ceramics and pottery. His bonsai pottery is very well known and popular in the bonsai community. Please support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com Dick Ryerson pots are available for purchase online at: https://www.easternleaf.com/Artisan-H...
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Holly from @tonybonsaiko garden
What a beautiful Holly from @tonybonsaiko garden. Thanks for letting us see all your beautiful bonsai. 😊 #holly #tree #bonsai #bonsaitree #easternleaf #pacificbonsai #pacificbonsaicollection #bonsaicollection #bonsaisofinstagram #spring #flowers #bonsaiclub #bonsaifamily #plantgoals #plantcollection #nature #plantlove #garden #plantobsession #bonsaiobsession #bonsailife #bonsailove #bonsaiworld #bonsaigarden #bonsailovers #seatlebonsai #bonsaitravels
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Bonsai Interview with Todd Schlafer of First Branch Bonsai
In this video, we sit down with Todd Schlafer, a bonsai artist from Colorado, and ask him how he got started with bonsai. We discuss his thoughts on the current trends of bonsai, as well as his methods on caring for his trees during the winter. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. http://www.easternleaf.com For more information on Todd Schlafer as well as his store, please visit First Branch Bonsai at http://www.firstbranchbonsai.com
there are many potted plants on the shelves in this garden shop with text that reads shohn bonsai with peter macalese
Shohin Bonsai Collection Tour with Peter Macasieb
In this video, we visit Peter Macasieb, one of our local bonsai artists that specializes in Shohin Bonsai. Shohin bonsai usually refers to trees that are 10" or less in height. Peter discusses his approach to Shohin bonsai as he shows us the different species of bonsai he has in his bonsai collection. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com
the bonsai museum tour is taking place in brooklyn botanical garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden : Bonsai Museum Walking Tour
In this video, Jason takes a walking tour of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Bonsai Museum. The museum is curated by David Castro, who does an amazing job of caring for the trees and their presentation. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.bbg.org/. Walking tour by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Please support our bonsai store at http://www.easternleaf.com
a man pouring water into copper cups on top of a wooden table with text overlay that reads negushi bonsai watering cans
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In this video, we visit one our friends in Japan, Mr. Negishi, a 3rd generation artisan that makes handmade watering cans for bonsai and general gardening. His work has been featured in many publications. His copper watering cans are one of his best known cans in the bonsai community and are used by many famous bonsai artists throughout the world. Please support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com Watering Cans: https://easternleaf.com/bonsai-watering-tools-and-nursery-supplies-s/187.htm
the bonsai museum tour is taking place in brooklyn botanical garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden : Bonsai Museum Walking Tour
In this video, Jason takes a walking tour of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Bonsai Museum. The museum is curated by David Castro, who does an amazing job of caring for the trees and their presentation. For more information, please visit their website at https://www.bbg.org/. Walking tour by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Please support our bonsai store at http://www.easternleaf.com
there are many bonsai trees in the yard with text overlay that says giant juicings
Giant Juniper Bonsai - A Visit to Botown Bonsai
In this video, Jason visits Botown Bonsai Nursery in Tianwei Township. Paul Liao the owner of the nursery and business was kind enough to give us a tour of the front showroom trees as well as some of the additional juniper trees in the back. These were some of the biggest Juniper bonsai we've ever seen. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Please support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com
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Min Hsuan Lo Bonsai Garden Walking Tour
In this video, Jason goes on a walking tour of Min Hsuan Lo's Bonsai Garden in Tianwei Township, Changhua County, Taiwan. If you are coming from Taipei, take the high speed rail south to Changhua County (about an 80 min ride). The Tianwei township is only a 10 min drive from the high speed rail station. Please support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com
there are many potted plants on the table in this garden center with words that read, hau jing yuan bonsai garden beto district, taiwan
Taiwan Bonsai Garden Tour - Hua Jing Yuan Beitou District
In this visit, we visit Mr. Zhou Yuan Peng (Sean) and his garden 華菁園盆栽 in the Beitou district of Taipei, Taiwan. Sean studied under Taiga Urushibata in Japan for 5 years before returning to Taiwan where he continues his family bonsai garden and business. For more information on his garden, please visit his website at https://www.huajingyuan.tw/. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Please support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com.
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Ficus Bonsai Air Roots with Robert Cho
In this video, we visit our friend Robert Cho at Asia Pacific Gardening in Kent, Washington. Robert gives us a quick look at some of his larger ficus trees and discusses the growth of air roots and how he promotes growth on his ficus bonsai air roots. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com To visit Asia Pacific Gardening, Inc. and Robert Cho, his garden is located at 19122 84th Ave South, Kent, WA 98302. http://www.asiapacificgarden.com/
the huntington bonsai tour
Bonsai Collection at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
In this video, we take a tour of Bonsai Collection at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA. Jason walks the bonsai courts and then goes behind the scenes to meet up with Ted Matson, the curator of the bonsai collection. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf. Support our store at http://www.easternleaf.com
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In this video, Jason discusses a ficus tree that was defoliated one year ago. To help show the progression, he left some branches on the tree from a year ago in order to compare the effects of defoliation and why it's a useful technique when working with your Ficus Bonsai. Hosted by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf.