Step Inside an Artist’s Magical PNW Garden (300+ Year Old Bonsai Tour!)

Exploring a fellow designer’s private space always feels like a privilege. Master bonsai artist and builder Tony Fajarillo opens his private garden sanctuary, sharing with us the most incredible bonsai specimens (one over 300 years old!), custom reclaimed stone pathways, and thoughtful spaces that bridge tropical warmth with Pacific Northwest roots. His ability to embrace found treasures, artistic intuition, and patient craftsmanship is incredibly inspiring and you're going to walk away from this tour inspired to make an even deeper connection to your own outdoor haven. I can't wait for you to meet Tony! Kate LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🌲Redwood Builders: https://redwoodbuilderslandscaping.com ▶️ Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonybonsaiko 👨‍🎓 Bonsai Classes & Experiences (Bonsai X): https://thebonsaix.com/ 📕 Brian Coleman’s Book (Featured Garden): https://link.amazon/B04RokX9A 🌷 Follow me here: Youtube: https://youtube.com/HelloGarden Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellogardendesign Contact: hello@hellogardendesign.com 🛍️ My Shops: Shop my store for tea: https://hellogardendesign.com/shop Shop my Amazon store: https://amzn.to/3YiPkRH ***Note: some links listed are affiliate links that do provide a small commission on purchases made. Thank you so much for your support! 📦 Mailing Address PO Box 99083 Seattle Washington 98139 00:00 - Visiting Tony Fajarillo's Private Garden 03:25 - Designing Sun Exposure Zones for Conifer Bonsai 05:08 - Restoring a 100-Year-Old Japanese White Pine 07:35 - Breaking the Rules: Creative Mounts & Pengjing Style 12:25 - The Tanuki Technique (Phoenix Graft) on Lava Rock 14:45 - Bonsaiing Native Species: Sumac & Engelmann Spruce 19:10 - Juniper Bonsai on Pumice & The Creative Fever 22:00 - The Rescued Douglas Fir Bonsai Story 25:20 - Saikei Mini Landscapes & Hawthorn Leaf Pruning 30:15 - The Tropical Oasis Walkway & PNW Timber Bamboo 35:00 - Upcycled Stone Walkways & Material Language 38:15 - A 320-Year-Old Mountain Hemlock Bonsai 41:40 - The Garden Studio Built from Reclaimed Windows 44:50 - The COVID Water Feature & Reclaimed Garden Details 52:50 - The Story of the Natural Cedar Root Fire Pit Bench 57:40 - Connecting with Tony & Bonsai Class Info 59:50 - My First Bonsai Class & Final Reflections