Have you ever checked out a book that you love so much you had to go buy it? I'm thinking I might have to get this one. The New Terrarium, by Tovah Martin is chock full of gorgeous images of all kinds of terrariums. The information is very thorough without getting boring. It is perfect for a beginner even if you've never grown a single living thing, but also great for a veteran gardener who wants to try something new.
Not only does he describe how to go about creating your own terrarium, but also covers subjects such as the history of terrariums, each type of venue (case), what kinds of plants work in which case, how to care for the case as well as the plants, discusses many different types of plants, and includes projects and case studies. I was also thrilled to find a list of resources in the back since finding a store that carries something like a wardian case or cloche was beyond my knowledge.
An excerpt from the introduction about terrariums:
If you live in the city but want to be close to nature, you need a terrarium. If you find yourself in the country but with no time to step outdoors, you need a terrarium. If you are confined to an office fifty hours a week, a terrarium can be your connection with nature. And if your home decor needs a little extra green in it, try a terrarium. Quite simply, terrariums are the solution for bringing all the benefits of botany and you together.
I truly believe that having some green around the house brings and calming effect, a happy feeling to the occupants. Besides tidiness it is the thing that makes the biggest difference to my mood in a room if the plants are healthy and beautiful. I'm glad I picked this up on a whim when looking for books to learn about growing herbs. :)
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