Ryan Neil, Oregon Bonsai artist | Oregon Field Guide

After a traditional apprenticeship in Japan, Oregon bonsai professional Ryan Neil is capturing the West's rugged landscape in bonsai form. We follow one tree over the course of a year, as well as venture into the wilderness with Ryan to see nature through his eyes.
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[@lorigetz4489]

Spectacular

[@marnoster]

It’s been a privilege seeing not only Ryan’s trees and garden evolve, but also witnessing the evolution of a new branch(pun intended) of a craft develop - With Mirai taking the torch from people like Dan Robinson, David Crust and Randy Knight and showing us America’s take on this art form. I don’t imagine a lot of people understood what Ryan really meant when talking about the American Bonsai aesthetic 8 years ago. And yet today it’s all clear.

[@JesusCastellanos-r9y]

Espectacular lo vengo siguiendo hace un tiempo ed genial gracias

[@user-uy3pl8gp4u]

Helluva thing, bonsai, and helluva talent Mr. Neal. Helluva talent.

[@annbolduc5783]

I just saw Trees and other entanglements on HBO Max. Then I went and found your KZbin channel and your Instagram and your webpage, your work is incredible, beautiful and captivating beyond words. I have a very small bonsai tree that I’ve had for a year. It’s nice to have someplace to go to get some information on how to continue to care for it. I look forward to following you on KZbin. But I do have one question ….please tell me that Baker is still with you and continuing to heal and grow.

[@johnkeller6171]

I enjoyed looking at this video. At one time I thought that I might like trying to do bonsai too but my interest came much later in life when other events were forming me. Now I don't have the luxury of space to work on these wonders but maybe I should try to find something I like and see if I can continue to grow it very slowly to represent my passing years. Thank you for this presentation.

[@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777]

Absolutely, you might look into Mame size bonsai. They are 4 inches tall or smaller. Keeping One tree that is very healthy and beautiful is better the many trees that are struggling. Just an idea for you.

[@charles17508]

So rad

[@kona_moon6055]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@glenselenselvs]

Excellent Video. Oregon is beautiful.

[@tammyburke9453]

When it hit.....it was like immaculate conception........true words....

[@egoebonsai37]

Very interesting bonsai plant care activity. Good Job Sir. I am appretiate for your hobby. Greeting one hobby bonsai from Indonesia.

[@keishyiabimbli-tj2xo]

❤❤❤awesome

[@eneidialawhead8920]

Beautiful work❤

[@gregoryh4601]

Thanks Ryan for Bringing Bonsai to America in Your Way of Designing. I hope someday to head out West. Peace

[@yoteslaya7296]

actually john naka brought bonsai to the usa but ryan has a different style and agenda

[@bonsaibob8253]

Thank you Ryan. Awesome video. Good to see you back on top of your game. Heard rumors you were going to give up on bonsai. I still watch American Shokuin monthly for inspiration. Thanks!

[@kepbonsaiselayar1078]

Mantap sekali bonsainya 👍👍👍👍👍

[@JSalesFilm]

Nice work!

[@bonsaibythesea]

Nice video inspiring me to work today 😮

[@tammyburke9453]

This is spectacular

[@riooo7039]

Tontonan yg sangat menarik Trimakasih sudah berbagi kawan

[@scottbridgeforth507]

perfect BROTHER

[@joseserrano1739]

God bless you and your head and eyes . joe from puerto rico

[@uncledogg5156]

What an interesting story.

[@wild-radio7373]

PHENOMENAL ❤👍

[@bonsaisn]

Xin chào bạn, tôi đam mê cây cảnh, tôi rất thích tác phẩm này, tôi mơ ước tôi sẽ làm được tác phẩm đẹp, cảm ơn bạn chia sẽ, 👍👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝

[@Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang]

Nicely done

[@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777]

Great video my friend 👍

[@caktrisbonsai]

bonsai yg keren👍👍👍

[@hectorrivera9166]

Muchas felicidades 👍

[@geraldofabianoartes3074]

Lindo demais parabens. Brasil

[@rizkyrijzalbonsai6990]

Mantap bosku👍👍👍

[@audryscraftingchannel3597]

Yes. Yes it is.

[@garydeluca1475]

I remember the first time I saw bonsai tree was on a picture seed packets in a grocery store

[@putrakendedes7370]

♥️♥️

[@user-dh9mh3cu1d]

❤🎉🎉🎉

[@hychienncnu]

Super~~~

[@tompeppi2635]

🥰

[@tammyburke9453]

Bizarre this has so few comments. This is LIFE. This ART. This is Important 😮

[@MinhPhongBonsai]

japanese or chinese bonsai style? Sorry I am newbe with the art of bonsai. Thanks for your video. ❤

[@howardmckeown7187]

great video but i think you need to use a trolley before you get n e older, you can thank my grandchildren one day, 😘

[@deepurs27]

Hi, for your information… Bonsai culture started by Indian ancient people to avail medicine plant near their homes to treat sick peoples, so it’s Indian culture

[@Fidgit7]

I appreciate your love of bonsai. But taking trees from public lands is illegal; it's poaching. Harvesting trees out of US Nat'l Forests, Nat'l Parks (like Crater Lake), Nat'l Monuments, BLM lands, and State Parks is illegal. Cord wood can be taken, as can limited quantities of berries, nuts, etc, but only for personal use. The whole point in creating these special lands was to protect them against commercial harvesting. You have very old trees, that Nature sculpted over centuries, and you display them as though they are stylized bonsai? Unless you've been harvesting from private property at alpine elevations (7-10,000 ft), which is unlikely, you've been stealing national treasures, for commercial profit. Respectable bonsai masters have been moving away from yamadori collecting, acknowledging its destructive impact on the aesthetics and ecosystems of Nature. Why aren't viewers talking about this?

[@EchoSierra281]

Listen a little closer around 6:28 and maybe reconsider your off base assumptions and accusations.

[@Chris-oq6kn]

For u to go back to north america and not change bonsai here would be a failure. Big words, but u ryan without a doubt in anyones mind 100 percent have already started to accomplish that goal if not have already. And u kno if kimura seen what u have done here so far i think hed be proud. Props to u and the mirai team for all the work u guys put in. We need all the inspiration we can get . 🦴👁 on !

[@simonbremner2707]

Spreading the word✌ @bonsaimirai