Tiny World Terrariums A Step-by-Step Guide
Tiny World Terrariums A Step-by-Step Guide by Michelle Inciarrano, published by Harry N. Abrams on May 1, 2012, is a comprehensive guide designed for anyone interested in creating their own terrariums. This 120-page book provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for selecting glass containers, layering soil, and incorporating various plants such as moss and succulents. The authors, known for their work at Brooklyn’s Twig Terrariums, also share creative ideas for personalizing each terrarium with tiny figurines and toys, allowing readers to craft unique miniature scenes.
Readers will find a wealth of information on gardening and house plants, making this book suitable for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. The guide not only covers the technical aspects of terrarium building but also inspires creativity through whimsical themes, such as weddings or seasonal landscapes. With its clear instructions and illustrative photographs, Tiny World Terrariums empowers individuals to cultivate their own vibrant indoor gardens, regardless of their gardening experience.
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Terrariums are a vibrant, unique way to inject a little greenery into any home. In Tiny World Terrariums, authors Katy and Michelle of Brooklyn’s celebrated Twig Terrariums offer step-by-step instructions for building your own, from selecting glass containers to layering soil and filtration to adding moss, succulents, and other plants. To give each terrarium a whimsical, personal touch, Katy and Michelle demonstrate how to use tiny figurines and toys to create to-scale scenes, such as a couple at their wedding, a CSI crime scene, and Central Park in springtime. Photos of gorgeous finished terrariums and detailed instructions will empower anyone-whether green-thumbed or not-to create their own Lilliputian worlds.
Praise for Tiny World Terrariums:
“Terrariums have been popular with adults since Victorian times. But Katy Maslow and Michelle Inciarrano, authors of Tiny World Terrariums, make a case for younger enthusiasts too . . . Their enclosed gardens range from sophisticated to silly, with dinosaurs, unicorns and an array of other figurines telling enchanting stories in mossy tableaux. Their wonderful book provides detailed instructions to guide you through the process.” -Chicago Tribune
“[The authors] provide all the information needed to create the five layers of a
terrarium . . . inspiration for readers who want to make their own mini world.” -Better Homes & Gardens Country Gardens (Spring 2013 issue)
“I’ve been reading my fair share of how-to books on [terrariums] but I have a brand new favorite. Hands down . . . The tips on plant selection, preparation, and planting are the best I’ve seen (I learned a lot!).” -Babble.com
“The book provides all the necessary instructions to create successfully healthy terrariums . . . But illustrations are the real delight. They show all sorts of tiny world photos labeled with container types, plant names, and more so you can more easily create contained life exactly as you envision it.” -Wired.com
“If you love terrariums as much as we do, this is going to rock your world: Brooklyn-based Twig Terrariums will be selling a photographic collection of their finest miniature green gardens . . . with a step-by-step guide to creating tiny themed worlds that even the least green-thumbed person will be able to make and maintain.” -Inhabitat.com
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