Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree. It’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice.

such as Ficus, are best kept indoors in regions outside the tropics. The small, shallow dishes that house bonsai trees are sized to inhibit root growth. Larger pots would hold more soil and water ...

such as Ficus, are best kept indoors in regions outside the tropics. This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a juniper bonsai tree on display at Hicks Nurseries in Jericho, New York.

This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a ginseng ficus bonsai tree on display at Hicks Nurseries in Jericho, New York. (Jessica Damiano via AP) ...

Growing a bonsai is more than just caring for a miniature tree — it’s an art, a craft and an ancient meditative practice. Originating in China thousands of years ago, bonsai was later adapted ...

Nigella's carrot cake with ginger and walnuts is a twist on the classic - not too much icing, not too sweet. Just right with a cup of tea. Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3½ and grease the ...

And does it have other health benefits? Used in tea, biscuits and soft drinks, ginger is the fiery spice that’s said to combat a host of ailments, including nausea. But can it really transform ...