Saturday, February 14, 2009

Tired of Winter?

Spring in a Jar
Spring seems so far away. The good news is a little part of the next season can be yours -- sooner -- if you build a terrarium. Tovah Martin's new book The New Terrarium: Creating Beautiful Displays for Plants and Nature contains great ideas and instructions on how to make your own mini glass garden. Lovely photos of finished products are sure to please beginner and veteran indoor gardeners alike.

Also try Rosemary McCreary's Tabletop Gardens: Create 40 Intimate Gardens for the Home, No Matter What the Season. The title provides many charming ideas to get an indoor plant decorator started. Attractive color photos and easy-to-follow directions are sure to inspire.

Additional Titles Written or Edited by Tovah Martin
Garden Whimsy, Old-Fashioned Flowers (Brooklyn Botanic Garden Series), and Tasha Tudor's Garden.