Miniature Terrariums

Remember my post on the tabletop "air plant" terrarium a few weeks ago?

Well, check out these miniature terrariums created by Amy Whitman, a horticulturist at Gardener's Supply Company. She writes about these terrariums on the company's gardening blog.

(You didn't know that one of the major gardening catalogs had a blog? Oh yes! Many gardening companies are jumping into the blog-sphere these days.)

Amy created these unique mini-gardens in an assortment of glass containers as holiday gifts for her co-workers last year. She found the assorted glasses at a local thrift store and filled them with gravel, soil and tiny plants.

The blog post gives full instructions on creating these charming mini-gardens. The only thing I would do differently is to use a spoonful of charcoal instead of gravel. Charcoal will keep any standing water smelling sweet...just in case someone over waters.

I saw similar miniature terrariums at the San Fransisco Flower and Garden Show this year.

Of course these terrariums do not last forever. Depending upon what you grow, the plants can quickly outgrow the container. Succulents and mosses will probably last the longest.

But what a fun way to spruce up a dull office desk or a boring corner of your kitchen!

Comments

[~~Rhonda]

How cute! I have some succulents DD gave me for my birthday. I think I'll use a few of the smaller specimens for a tabletop terrarium. Thanks for the links. ~~Rhonda

[Theresa Loe/GardenFreshLiving]

You are welcome Rhonda. I am sure your little succulent gardens will be great!

[Teresa]

What a cool thing to do with yard sale glasses! You sure find (and come up with) some terrific projects, Theresa!

I missed reading your blog while I was on vacation. Just scanning it now is like giving my eyes a treat. :)

[Theresa Loe/GardenFreshLiving]

Thanks Teresa!

I wondered where you were! Missed you here and on Twitter! Hope you had a wonderful vacation.

[Aenne Carver]

I meet you a long time ago at Summer's Past Farms, I was a floral designer/gardener there. I have your books,videos, and always get a calendar. I just added this wonderful blog to my site. If you have time check mine out, at www.thethriftygardener.com.
your fan,
Aenne Carver

[Theresa Loe/GardenFreshLiving]

Hi Aenne!! I totally remember you!

I am so glad you found my blog site. I just checked out your site and it is beautiful. The photos are incredible. Just browsing through made me want to run outside and garden. Good job!

I'm glad you have enjoyed my books and videos and calendars. I just stopped doing the calendars (after 9 years) so that I can devote my time to some other projects. (Sorry about that) But I have a few things in the works and will let you know when my next project gets off the ground.

Thanks for stopping by!
Theresa