Lilliput Gardens

Remember when terrariums were popular?

Mid seventies and everyone had one. Those who didn’t have one, wanted one. Those same terrariums which were popular back them, have not only made a comeback but a strong one. They are easy to build, easy to maintain, look striking in a living room or on a patio and now, more than ever you can find some of the most intriguing containers to use for housing your mini ecosystem.

Terrariums come in all shapes and sizes, all styles and materials, from plastic to brass to stained glass, and can help to set up a small ecosystem all their own, from desert to rainforest, depending on your care and your desire for your indoor garden setup.

I’ve personally done some tiny ecosystems inside my terrarium that have lasted for several years. Bonsai, or at least some types of it will react well to this environment, as will a miniature rock garden done in alpine plants. To accomplish this the moisture levels must be arranged to be suitable for the plants you’re adding to the terrarium.

To see some truly incredible terrariums and how to make your own, or order somethign special as the housing for it, visit the Terrarium Museum which will give you some great ideas to make your own mini garden, requiring minimal care.

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