Podcast
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast
An Aotearoa New Zealand based bonsai podcast with Adrian Bird and Scott Jania.
Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design, science, horticulture and more...
- Episodes
- 13
- Releases
- Monthly
- Typical length
- 45 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 1 month ago
Episodes
13 episodes, newest first
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54 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 13
Season 2, Episode 13
Show notes
Episode #13 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.In this episode: The depths of repotting season + Tree Translators.Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/Intro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Gravehttps://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/
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43 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 12
Season 1, Episode 12
Show notes
Episode #12 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.
In this episode: Back in Wellington, Substrates, Repotting, Sustainable Garden Design, Tree Collection Management.
Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.
For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/
Intro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Gravehttps://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/
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41 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 11
Season 1, Episode 11
Show notes
Episode #11 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.
In this episode: Bonsai work North West of Auckland.
Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.
For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/
Intro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave
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40 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 10
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
Episode #10 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.In this episode: Bonsai Club work around the Wellington area.Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/Produced by Adrian BirdIntro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/Mellow Grave on Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=0QDW6PxbTJeLeFsZd4zBZw
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52 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 9
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
Episode #9 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.In this episode: Collecting wilding pines /yamadori collecting. Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/Produced by Adrian BirdIntro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/Mellow Grave on Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=UZiMiG6FSbqCVYzWWW6iPw
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46 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 8
Season 1, Episode 8
Show notes
Episode #8 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.In this episode we discuss: Autumn pine work + environmental aging + contemporary display + tree positioning + native beech, & vampires!Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/Produced by Adrian BirdIntro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/Mellow Grave on Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psgh...
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1 hr 15 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 7
Season 1, Episode 7
Show notes
In this episode we interview Jonas Dupuich from https://bonsaitonight.com/
A fantastic chat with Jonas from the US, covering a broad range of topics including: Climate impact, Bonsai design - Contemporary & Traditional, Representation of age, Differing design from Continent to Continent, Shows/Exhibitions/Tree display & more!
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Crouching Deadwood is Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chatting about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.
For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit
https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/
Produced by Adrian Bird
Intro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/
Mellow Grave on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=vu3P8KeKRLKi8GPzKguGGQ
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45 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 6
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
Episode #6 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.
In this episode we discuss: Crazy weather + Deciduous deadwood + 100th Kokufu-ten + Adrian Bird Online Platform & much more!
Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.
For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit
https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/
Produced by Adrian Bird
Intro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/
Mellow Grave on Spotify -
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=vu3P8KeKRLKi8GPzKguGGQ
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54 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 5
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
Episode #5 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.
In this episode we discuss: Post flush pruning + NZ natives + Multiflush & single flush pines & more.
Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design.
For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/
Produced by Adrian Bird
Intro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/
Mellow Grave on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=VCLZFoVERiyld61G88oq1Q
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46 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 4
Season 1, Episode 4
Show notes
Episode #4 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.In this episode we discuss: Spring storm damage + Bonsai Club Work + NZ National Show 2026 + Apex Design.
...Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design, science, horticulture and more...For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/Produced by Adrian BirdIntro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Gravehttps://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/Mellow Grave on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=VCLZFoVERiyld61G88oq1Q
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39 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 3
Show notes
Episode #3 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari. An Aotearoa New Zealand based bonsai podcast.
In this episode we discuss: The Hamilton Bonsai Show; NZ Natives for bonsai and more...Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally... Discussing all things bonsai, art, design, science, horticulture and more...For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/Produced by Adrian BirdIntro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Gravehttps://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/Mellow Grave on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=VCLZFoVERiyld61G88oq1Q
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43 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 2
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
Episode #2 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari. An Aotearoa New Zealand based bonsai podcast with Adrian Bird and Scott Jania.In this episode we discuss: Spring watering/fertilising. Rotating trees. Growing deadwood...Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Discussing all things bonsai, art, design, science, horticulture and more...For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/Produced by Adrian BirdIntro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Gravehttps://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/Mellow Grave on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=VCLZFoVERiyld61G88oq1Q
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40 min
Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast - Episode 1
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
Episode #1 of Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari.
An Aotearoa New Zealand based bonsai podcast with Adrian Bird and Scott Jania.
In this episode we introduce ourselves and cover our 'origin stories' (how we fell into the art form of bonsai).
Adrian Bird and Scott Jania chat about the art of bonsai, both within Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. Discussing all things bonsai, art, design, science, horticulture and more...
For more on Bonsai in Aotearoa New Zealand, visit https://www.adrianbirdbonsai.com/
Produced by Adrian Bird
Intro music: Wood Grain by Mellow Grave https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/
Mellow Grave on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5psghauTOhxX0bS5jt0G0D?si=VCLZFoVERiyld61G88oq1Q
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