I. Episode Summary & Links
In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Kevin and Ryan
sit down with Robert Baran, one of the world’s most respected bonsai historians
and researchers. Robert shares the stories behind decades of archived bonsai
knowledge and how he built Magiminiland.com into a global resource for miniature
tree history. The conversation explores how bonsai traveled across cultures,
how early masters shaped the art, and why preserving bonsai history is more
important than ever. You’ll hear Robert reflect on his personal journey, his
passion for research, and the untold stories that shaped the bonsai world. This
episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves bonsai, history, and the deeper
meaning behind miniature trees.
YouTube version coming soon
The podcast version of Episode 51 is here!
Guest Info:
Robert Baran is the bonsai historian and researcher behind the most comprehensive publicly available bonsai archive linked below, which he is continually adding to. He has also written several articles and contributed to books on this subject.
Sponsor Info:
This episode is sponsored 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.
For Etsy sales, there is currently a 10% off Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal with the code CYBER25.
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See the relevant images and links from this episode below.
II. Show Notes / Pictures
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!
Submit questions or pictures for future Bonsai Brainstorm episodes to our email, social media DMs, or at the links below.
Your hosts can be found below:
Music by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them at the links below.
More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:
- Read more about Ryan's bonsai blog. https://www.InVivoBonsai.com/
- Find my bonsai seeds for sale here. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide. https://www.invivobonsai.com/p/sales.html#Seeds
- Find him on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.
- Also, check out some of my video editing work for the Puget Sound Bonsai Association and Columbus Bonsai Society's demonstration archives below.
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