4 Stylish Miniature Gardens You Can Grow Anywhere
“Who needs a large garden when you can plant a landscape in a single pot, or an entire ecosystem in a jelly jar?” writes author Holly Farrell in her new book Miniature Garden Grower (Mitchell Beazley, $15). She should know—Farrell studied horticulture at London’s Royal Horticultural Society and worked as a gardener on a private estate. In the book, she takes us through how to grow five different styles of small-scale gardens, from terrariums to vertical creations, and for each design, she breaks down the ingredients, the planting method, and any required maintenance. It might sound intimidating, but the steps are simple enough for kids (and therefore those lacking a green thumb) to follow. Here are four of Farrell’s prettiest miniature gardens; check out the book for how to make them.