65 - Life at Natures Way Nursery: Bonsai, Landscaping, and Horticulture with Mike & Zack

<p>In this episode of Bonsai Time, Kevin sits down with Mike Chapman and Zack Wheeler from Nature&#39;s Way Nursery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Together, we explore their journeys into horticulture, what it&#39;s like balancing bonsai with the demands of working at a professional nursery, and how their experiences have shaped their perspectives on both plants and life.</p><p>We discuss the day-to-day realities of nursery work, landscaping, and bonsai, along with the dedication and horticultural knowledge required to succeed in each. Mike and Zack share stories from their careers, lessons they&#39;ve learned along the way, and how working closely with plants has influenced their outlook on the world around them.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond bonsai, touching on personal growth, finding purpose through meaningful work, and the connections that develop through a shared passion for horticulture.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a bonsai enthusiast, a plant lover, or simply curious about life behind the scenes at a working nursery, there&#39;s something in this episode for you.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coming soon.</p><p>Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are ⁠⁠⁠coming soon.</p><p><br></p><p>See you in the next episode!</p><p><strong>Guest Info:</strong></p><p>...</p><p><strong>Sponsor Info: </strong></p><p>This episode is sponsored by our co-host via the Kevin Faris moving sale of bonsai pottery, tools, and trees. View these items at In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA in-person, or online (shipping available) at <a href="www.invivobonsai.etsy.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.invivobonsai.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> and navigate to the consignment <a href="https://www.invivobonsai.com/p/pots-for-sale.html">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pottery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> and <a href="https://www.invivobonsai.com/p/consignment-trees-for-sale.html">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> pages.</p><p><strong>Mailbag submissions/Community:</strong></p><p><a href="https://discord.gg/QY77ENpbZy">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW BT DISCORD Chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575179939440574">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BT Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>Support the Pod:</strong></p><p>Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends, you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us