Dive into the ultimate handcrafted, fun way to bring the natural world indoors Terrariums are back and better than ever If you haven't seen this virtually foolproof and no-fuss way to bring nature indoors in the last forty years, you are in for a treat. Whether you live in an apartment, are chained to an office desk, or just want to be surrounded by green, living things, creating terrariums is a delightful way to combine the worlds of home decor and gardening. Terrarium expert and teacher Maria Colletti makes designing your very own interior gardens easy with step-by-step photos of over twenty of her own designs. Get all of the information you need on the "it" plants of today--tillandsias (air plants), orchids, mosses, cacti, and succulents, along with "traditional" terrarium ferns. Learn how to transform basic designs using moss, air plants, succulents, vertical planters, hanging glass globes, and more into an unlimited creative palette. Once you know the basics (the plants, the vessels, and a basic understanding of soil, water, and humidity), you can mix and match for an endless exploration of your own creativity

Bring the natural world indoors with designs for more than twenty stylish, modern mini-gardens—includes step-by-step photos. Create your own garden under glass with expert advice, step-by-step photos, plant suggestions, and over twenty terrarium designs. Growing adorable miniature plants in glass vessels is a great way to stay in touch with nature all year round—and add compelling, modern elements to your home decor. Whether you reside in a tiny apartment, spend hours at an office desk, or just want to be better connected to green, living things, terrariums are the ticket. Now terrarium expert and teacher Maria Colletti makes designing and caring for your very own interior gardens easy with: ·Step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions for making over twenty of her own terrarium designs ·All the information you need about popular terrarium plants, such as tillandsias (air plants), orchids, mosses, cacti, succulents, and ferns ·Ideas and tips for choosing your glass vessels, with choices including vases, lidded jars, fish bowls, vertical planters, hanging globes, tabletop greenhouses, and more ·Maintenance, troubleshooting, and watering tips, including vessel-specific advice A wondrous combination of nature, gardening, and interior design, terrarium building and tending is both therapeutic and inspirational—and once you know the basics (the plants, the vessels, and a basic understanding of soil, water, and humidity), you can mix and match for an endless exploration of your own creativity!

People have been controlling the environment for centuries in order to raise fruits, vegetables, and other plants under ideal conditions year-round. Today, there are even more and easier ways to do this, and this book will help you decide which methods can work best for you.

Plant a garden in a bottle, terrarium, fish bowl, apothecary jar, or cider jug - and you're into one of the pleasantest hobbies anyone can have! Step-by-step illustrations and a clear text tell you all you want to know.