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This year marks a major milestone for Bonsai Empire – we’re turning 25! What began as a small website for bonsai enthusiasts has grown into the largest bonsai platform in the world, connecting millions of people. To celebrate this anniversary, we’re launching something truly special: Ask the Masters – a global event where you, bonsai enthusiasts, can submit your questions about bonsai, and we’ll have them answered by the top 25 bonsai experts from around the world. From styling and species care to philosophy and technique, no question is too big or too small. Whether you're just starting your bonsai journey or have decades of experience, this is your chance to learn directly from the best in the field. Our panel of masters includes renowned bonsai artists from Japan, Europe, the Americas, and beyond – all coming together to share their knowledge, insights, and passion. The participating experts are: Bjorn Bjorholm, Michael Hagedorn, Ryan Neil, Jonas Dupuich, Andrew Robson, Todd Schlafer, Adam Jones, Kunio Kobayashi, Shinji Suzuki, Masahiko Kimura, Koji Hiramatsu, Mauro Stemberger, Peter Warren, Harry Harrington, Morten Albek, Luis Vallejo, Marija Hajdić, Heike van Gunst, Rafael Torres, Valentin Brose, Walter Pall, Tony Tickle, Andres Bicocca, Nik Rozman, Peter Chan, Nacho Marin. How to Participate: Leave your question in the comments section of this video. We'll select a variety of questions and present them to our experts, who will share their answers in a special video series airing throughout December. This is more than just a Q&A – it’s a celebration of bonsai as a living, evolving art form, and of the global community that keeps it thriving. Whether you’ve followed us from the beginning or just discovered Bonsai Empire, we invite you to join the festivities and take part in this unique opportunity. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to 25 years of growth – and many more to come! The Bonsai Empire Team https://www.bonsaiempire.com/blog/25