Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Bonsai masters: The ancient secrets behind their centuries-old trees
Bon-sai is a Japanese artform of miniaturized, container-grown trees that are carefully cultivated to mimic the shape and scale of full-size trees. The word “bon-sai” directly means tray-planting. The horticultural practice was originally brought in by Japanese Buddhist students who studied in China in the sixth century.
In order to grow these miniature trees in a healthy and beautiful condition, carers must dedicate their time and attention as intensively as to look after children. They can’t be simply placed inside to protect them from heat, cold, or winds. They need to be placed outside to grow in nature. They need to be trimmed and wired properly to form admirable shapes. They also need to be replanted to a different tray and trimmed their roots time to time so that they generate new roots.
Yet bonsai is art that is perfected by human’s hands and care, the inner strength and beauty are created by the natural growth of the tree.
Enjoy reading and seeing the photos of this artificial yet natural beauty.
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