RESOURCES
Looking for bonsai resources to help you improve your skills? Here we put a list together of renowned YouTube Channels and Blogs by international bonsai artists.
YouTube Channels
South African Bonsai Association
https://www.youtube.com/@SouthAfricanBonsaiAssociation
Terry Erasmus, a professional bonsai artist based in South Africa, has created numerous videos featuring a variety of indigenous and exotic species.
https://www.youtube.com/@TerryErasmusbonsai
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Pretoria Bonsai Kai
https://www.youtube.com/@living_sculptures_za
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The official channel of bonsai professional Bjorn L Bjorholm and Eisei-en Bonsai Garden, currently being built in Kyoto, Japan. Watch bonsai vlogs, demos, and instructional tutorials all about bonsai art.
https://www.youtube.com/@EiseienBonsai
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Bonsai Empire
Bonsai Empire is the educational platform for Bonsai enthusiasts
https://www.youtube.com/@bonsaiempire
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Mirai Ryan Neil
The official Bonsai Mirai Youtube Channel. A curated collection of videos and educational live stream events covering all things relating to bonsai and Bonsai Mirai.
https://www.youtube.com/@BonsaiMirai
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Herons Bonsai - Peter Chan
Herons Bonsai, established in 1986 by Dawn and Peter Chan, is the UK's top Bonsai nursery. Peter has written several books on bonsai and has a relaxed down to earth personality, with a wealth of bonsai experience.
https://www.youtube.com/@HeronsBonsaiUK
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Bonsai Society of Portland — BSOP
https://www.youtube.com/@BonsaiSocietyofPortland-BSOP
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National Bonsai Foundation (USA)
https://www.youtube.com/@nbfbonsai
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Pacific Bonsai Museum
https://www.youtube.com/@pacificbonsaimuseum
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Blogs
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Bill Valavanis is a bonsai master who carries on Yuji Yoshimura's tradition of teaching Japanese techniques and aesthetics to enthusiasts in the West.
https://valavanisbonsaiblog.com/
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Graham Potter - Renowned Bonsai Teacher and owner of Kaizen Bonsai
https://www.grahampotterbonsai.com/
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Bonsai Tonight
https://bonsaitonight.com/
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Michael Hagedorn
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