In winter, they need to be protected primarily from wind, Ms. Ghose said, but that does not mean they should be brought indoors. Putting them under a porch or in the garage will do. Bonsai has proved to be very popular in this area, Ms. Ghose said. A lot of people come to the classes. It's a restful, contemplative thing to do, it's not competitive.
People seem to enjoy playing with the plants.