"These gorgeous gardens that fit on a tabletop are just as magnificent as their larger counterparts. Whether your time or outdoor space is limited or you simply want to enjoy nature's beauty indoors, the more than 30 gardens here are varied and easy-to-make. If you're looking for instant gratification, choose one of the lovely gardens assembled from plants and materials easily purchased at nurseries and home improvement centers. A luxuriant Victorian Fern Terrarium in a birdcage is sure to evoke the romantic splendor of a bygone era, while a Water Garden will replicate the beauty of a tranquil pond. When you have more time, try creating a garden from cuttings or by forcing bulbs like daffodils to flower. Grown in the shape of a wreath, the Living Tabletop Succulent Garden will be a stunning addition to a table set for the holidays or it can grace any setting year-round. Some projects let you have your garden and eat it, too! Place an attractive and aromatic container of herbs, such as rosemary, basil, and oregano in the kitchen so you can harvest what you need as you cook. Many of the projects make great gifts. Who could resist a Flower Message Garden that says "I love you," or an elegant planting based on the principles of Feng Shui to harmonize and balance the energies within a home? Are you attracted to something a little more unusual? Try making a Bog Garden from plants that you'd normally find in a swamp or lagoon. It will look terrific housed in an old desk drawer (lined with heavy plastic). Ensure that every project is a success by learning how to select healthy plants and prepare containers, as well as tried-and-true techniques for potting, planting, and maintaining your gardens. Book jacket."--Jacket.
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