Miniature Japanese Gardens and other Terrarium Worlds

Small desktop gardens to take your imagination on a relaxation ride. These little miniature gardens, some in contemporary designs and some in Japanese designs are sure to enchant and inspire.

I am a member of the Nashville Bonsai Society which meets monthly
at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in Belle Meade, a suburb of Nashville.

TONY GERBER

One of my fond memories of the 1970s is the "Honeycomb Cereal" mini terrarium kit. Whatever happened to those. I can't even find them on eBay! Maybe you will be able to get something very similar here in the near future...

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Pebble Stone Layer of Terrarium #1

Small Greenhouse Terrarium

I received this as a gift from my sweetheart. I plan to create a miniature japanese garden environment here. This little greenhouse is 12" w x 8" d x 11" h. Watch for more additions as this new ecosystem in the making develops.

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Soil layer with contours for layers

Adding the soil to the terrarium with contour for hills, valleys, etc.

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Side view with first pieces of moss and single grass stem.

Side view as miniature Japanese garden develops.

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Top view of Terrarium layout

The plot of mini real estate we are working with inside the little glass house.

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Full view from front

Full frontal view of the first tiny garden design.

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The plot thickens

Another top view with many more stones added. Also bridge and gazebo added. More moss. There are 3 different kinds of moss at this point.

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Inside of the Terrarium

Macro view from inside the garden.

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Front view looking into the developing garden.

A great little shot from the front of the terrarium. Still waiting for a key plant or two, but coming along nicely I think.

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