01 - A Conversation with Dan Robinson

In the inaugural episode of the Bonsai Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and I interviewed my bonsai teacher, Dan Robinson. Dan has had a long career in bonsai where he has assumed many roles. He was a founding member of the Puget Sound Bonsai Association, a pioneer in collecting American native yamadori, a trail-blazer in naturalistic bonsai, a lifelong acolyte of ancient trees, the creator of Elandan Gardens in Bremerton, WA, and the subject of the book Gnarly Branches, Ancient Trees by Will Hiltz. This history of Dan's life in bonsai and more is the subject of this interview.
See you in the next episode!
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Dan Robinson is a bonsai practitioner and landscaper based in Bremerton, WA. You can find more of his work on display at Elandan Gardens. Find them at the links below.
www.elandangardens.com
www.instagram.com/elandangardensbonsai
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More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:
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Find my bonsai seeds for sale here. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide.
https://www.ry2tree2.com/p/sales.html#Seeds
Find me on Facebook and Instagram as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.
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Also, check out some of my video editing work for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and Columbus Bonsai Society's demonstration archives below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtYWnc5qvsHk1UPjcPhalIQ
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