The Generation Gardener

In The Generation Gardener, Steven shows the beauty and struggle of growing bonsai trees as he reflects on his family’s journey and teaches the next generation of bonsai artists in Aotearoa.
Made as part of Someday Stories 7 for The Outlook for Someday sustainability film project and reposted on the Bonsai Empire platform.
Featuring: Steven Yin
Director: Luke Ross
Producer: Alice Youngquest
DOP: Dan Edser
Music Composer: William Philipson
Someday Stories' website: www.someday.co.nz/stories
Luke's website: www.lukerosspost.com
Steven's website: www.minigardens.co.nz/
Serious about growing your own Bonsai trees? Then consider enrolling in one of our online Bonsai Courses, taught by expert teachers. For the curriculums and free lectures, go to:
www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

[@williamphilipson-composer9576]

I'm so happy with how this short documentary came out! It was a wonderful experience writing the music for it.

[@bonsaiempire]

Oeh nice, thanks!! I love the music on it a lot.

[@lukerosspost]

I’m super happy to be able to share our documentary with you all! Big thanks to the Bonsai Empire team for this opportunity 🎉

[@bonsaiempire]

Our pleasure! You did an amazing job Luke.

[@MakeMoreBonsai]

Very inspirational. Its so great to see someones passion for the art become the engine that drives everyone involved forward even through difficult times.

[@bonsaiempire]

Well said!

[@shaynecoventry8894]

This is amazing. You know there is no real bonsai culture here in Oklahoma. At least where I am. I want to bring more bonsai here.

[@wwmaMitzie]

Very nice!👍

[@astounded]

Touching portrait-beautiful production. Thank you!

[@bonsaiempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jontygordon8596]

Beautifully documented

[@bonsaiempire]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikeross1885]

Luke is an awesome Director!!

[@a.dkutzbarber]

Loved this watched it before such a nice story
Thank you

[@bonsaiempire]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AricMcT]

Beautiful piece

[@bonsaiempire]

Thank you very much!

[@EdwinNikkels]

Inspirerend als altijd! 🙌

[@bonsaiempire]

Bedankt Edwin!

[@leneecasteel2005]

What a beautiful video, and what a beautiful testimony.
Your trees are such a great representation of full-grown trees in miniature, which is what Bonsai is all about. I am trying to learn the art myself without killing them, and so far, so good even though they don't always look like miniature trees. 😅
You, sir, are a master of the art! Thank you for following your dreams and sharing them with the world.
Oregon, USA

[@timequarterly]

What a beautiful video, lovely change of pace for the channel. Keep up the great work!

[@blokkka9inety293]

beautiful. one of your best videos, for sure

[@locutia7]

Beautiful video! I've already killed a great number of trees. Your presentation gives me hope that someday, I'll succeed in keeping more trees alive. I do well with jade trees, however.

[@jg00000]

What a video.
Thank you !

[@bonsaiempire]

Glad you liked it!

[@karlvonz_vlog7317]

Nice video.from.phillipines

[@danielfonseca5007]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@Javanesetropicalbonsai]

Cinematic video,, and awesome bonsai❤

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks for watching

[@Rkumar670]

Amazing 👌Watching from India

[@moroman8837]

It is not us who change nature. It is nature that changes us.

[@dcharrison]

Hi, this first time looking at your video. What an amazing journey and an awesome testimony. What you believe you can achieve. Blessings to you and your family! USA.

[@LiamBens]

Thank you for this video

[@a.k.h.channel]

Amazing bonsai

[@zimmy1958]

Wow. thanks

[@sebastianromero3037]

Very nice video

[@aleinhorn5162]

You are a master!

[@a.k.h.channel]

Nice gardener good luck Mr

[@BonsaiPanturaTuban23]

The generation gaerdener.
Beatifullplace

[@arkapadma]

What plant is that on 7:13 ?

[@MiniGardensBonsaiNZ]

Fuschia

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@RABonsai]

Amazing to see how big is this in NZ. But please....for the love of God, BONSAI not Bonzai......

[@ROCKLEE_2]

😂😂😂

[@W9SL9Y]

Yes!♥ @minigardens NZ!