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Hayagriva Study Circle has conducted two highly useful and popular courses on
gardening and horticulture. In deference to the wishes of the participants, the
Hayagriva Garden Meet was formed in November 2003. This association of garden
enthusiasts is currently the only garden club functioning in the city of Chennai. It
attracted a membership of 32 members who decided to meet once a month to exchange notes
on gardening, or attend a lecture/demonstration connected with gardening.
Currently in its second year, the members have associated themselves actively in conducting
the meetings. The Garden Meet has conducted programs of a varied nature and organised
two interesting site visits. The Garden Meet has a renowned horticulturist as
its guide and adviser.
The meetings of the Garden Meet have been on the following topics -
Kitchen gardens — by S.Rajaram, Horticulturist
Medicinal plants and their uses — by S.Rajaram, Horticulturist
Ikebana demonstration — by Saroja Ramamrutham, Ikebana Expert
Visit to an Orchid Farm
Care of plants in summer and quiz — by S.Rajaram, Horticulturist
Vermitech and its uses — by Dr.Sultan Ahmed Ismail, Professor, Soil Biologist and
Ecologist
Native Indian Plants — by Dr.D.Narasimhan, Madras Christian College
Walk through the woods of the Theosophical Society
Care of Bonsais — by Usha Jawahar and Surya Narmada
How to maintain a terrace garden — by Malati Venkatesan
Ikebana Demonstration — by Malathi Pandurang, Sogestu School of Ikebana
Use of Ayurvedic herbs as medicine — by Dr.E Arathi, Ayurvedic Practitioner
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