EP50: Comparing The Art of Bonsai to Koi

People are so drawn to Bonsai, but that draw is different for every single person. Eric's guest today is Jeremiah Lee, a Bonsai enthusiast that spotted Eric at a Bonsai nursery by his house. Today, Eric and Jeremiah are comparing the art of Bonsai to keeping Koi fish. After some experimentation with Bonsai 20 years ago, Eric put it to the side to focus on Koi, but he still loves them!   Eric shares his insight on: Sharing his interests allows Eric to meet interesting people Jeremiah breaks down Bonsai and what it is exactly Where Jeremiah's obsession with Bonsai started Bonsai is about collecting cool trees that speak to you Size ranges in Bonsai from small to large Maintaining Bonsai trees establishes respect and discipline How poker led Jeremiah down a rabbit hole into Bonsai People want the experience of connecting to nature in their own yard Koi and Bonsai combine to create the perfect scenery Dispelling some of the myths and pitfalls about keeping Koi The art of Bonsai goes beyond sitting in pots Different trees respond differently to environmental forces Aftercare is a large part of collecting just about any plant Japanese-style gardening combines mountains and forestry Ultimately, you should get the wildlife that appeals to you Make sure that you get a reliable teacher when keeping Bonsai Newer generations are moving towards all-online resources Dream matches of different fish and tree breeds Here's where to get the best Bonsai and Koi Trends with younger generations when it comes to fish and tree hobbies Links to resources: The Karate Kid Bonsai-U Series Youtube Bonsai Mirai Live Peter Tea Bonsai Bonsai Boon The Little Book of Bonsai Jeremiah's Instagram The Pond Digger   If you're looking for inspiration and tips for your pond, be sure to follow The Pond Digger's Instagram!   You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at: http://helixpondfiltration.com/   And follow his adventures in the pond world at: Instagram @theponddigger Facebook @theponddigger   If you have any questions, feel free to email Eric with the subject line "Persuasive Pond Design" at: [email protected]