RAKUYO’s Deciduous Bonsai Channel
A home for deciduous bonsai in the United States, RAKUYO is a garden and school curated by bonsai artist Andrew Robson in Portland, Oregon. RAKUYO (落葉) is a Japanese word that translates to 'deciduous, fallen leaves'.
Andrew Robson is an award winning deciduous artist in the American bonsai community. He completed a 3 year apprenticeship with Michael Hagedorn after graduating from Yale University. Andrew is the President of the Bonsai Society of Portland, the largest bonsai club in the United States. He regularly exhibits work at the Portland Japanese Garden and lectures at the garden's Japanese Arts Learning Center. Andrew is a host of the Bonsai Wire Podcast and regularly creates new episodes with the other hosts and prominent figures in the bonsai community. Andrew resides at his deciduous garden RAKUYO-en with his golden retriever Bailey, where he teaches and shares the art of deciduous bonsai.
Classes available for deciduous bonsai study: https://www.rakuyobonsai.com/teaching
Интервью с создателем стендов Остином Хайцманом — подкаст «Лиственные бонсай», выпуск 24
Как определить, нужна ли полив бонсай? На этой неделе в Rakuyo, выпуск 2
5 Things to Look Forward to at this year's US National Bonsai Exhibition - Podcast Episode 23
5 Hot Takes for Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 22
This Week at Rakuyo - Episode 1
The Secret to Healing Wounds Quickly On Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 21
From Bush to Bonsai, How To Create Ramification by Cutting Leaves
All About Ficus Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 20
7 Things Most People Get Wrong When Watering Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 19
5 Rare Species You Should Be Growing For Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 18
7 Deadly Sins of Deciduous Bonsai, and Ways to Avoid Them - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 17
5 Maples to Avoid for Bonsai, and 5 Fantastic Alternatives - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 16
Q&A Episode - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 15
How Deciduous and Conifer Bonsai Are Alike - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 14
De-Wiring Deciduous Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 13
Leaf Cutting Deciduous Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 12
7 Useless Products for Bonsai - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 11
Spring Garden Tasks & Catching Up on 2025 - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 10
3 Components of a Quality Bonsai Lifestyle - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 9
What's the deal with Pancake Nebari (roots) - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 8
Cottonwoods, Vine Maples and other Northwest Deciduous Yamadori - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 7
Collecting Deciduous Yamadori with Daniel Yobp - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 6
5 Things to Do With Your Deciduous Bonsai During Winter
Pruning Back A Rough Bark Japanese Maple
How Intensive Classes Accelerate Bonsai Growth - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 5
Our displays at the 2024 Pacific Bonsai Expo
Why Grow Deciduous Bonsai? - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 4
5 Ways to Make Big Leaves Smaller - Deciduous Bonsai Podcast Episode 3
Quality Applies to Every Budget - A $20 Spicebush (Lindera sp.) From a Garden Center
When to Trim Deciduous Bonsai in Fall, and All About Katsura Bonsai