On every second Saturday of the month, a small, passionate group comes together in the city, united by its shared love for the ancient Japanese art of bonsai. Here, Bon refers to a tray and Sai, means a plant - literally meaning a plant on a tray.
For the 35-odd members of Bodhi, the Chennai bonsai association, there is a lot to explore and learn. “Our meetings are opportunities for knowledge exchange. From pruning roots, soil quality, or even discussing the weather and how to care for our bonsai during the different seasons, several aspects of this art come to the fore,” says T George, an executive member of the association.
