Podcast

Crouching Deadwood, Hidden Nebari Bonsai Podcast

Arts, Design

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

  1. 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/

    54 min
  2. 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/

    43 min
  3. 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

    https://mellowgrave.bandcamp.com/

    41 min
  4. 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

    40 min
  5. 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

    52 min
  6. 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...

    46 min
  7. 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

    1 hr 15 min
  8. 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

    45 min
  9. 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

    54 min
  10. 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

    46 min
  11. 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

    39 min
  12. 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

    43 min
  13. 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

    40 min