Terrariums Reimagined: Mini Worlds Made in Creative Containers

I initially liked the first example with the soils etc simplified and was intrigued by the terrarium in a bottle idea. However the focus of the whole book was primarily on bottles with a very small opening. There was never an explanation about how to keep soil off the glass, cleaning off the glass or keeping it clean so that you can even view what is in your terrarium. One of her examples had soil, water and substrate on the glass making it harder to see what is in the bottle. The photos were not clear nor detailed enough when enlarged, so that you can clearly see how plants etc. are placed in the bottle. These are tiny environments to be looked at closely and a "macro photo" (up-close and enlarged) should be included with each. All of the bottle examples were basically the same and assembled the same way with the same plants. There should be one example each of very different types of vessels. Included with each could be ideas of the different plants and decorations that could be put in it. Once you show how to do one bottle they were basically all the same. What about palm type tropicals? The cactus example was not creative and boring. When you put any water on that type of sand, like the fine, white sand on some beaches, it sort of "solidifies" for lack of a better word and will dry that way. You have to let it dry completely then use a paintbrush to return it to its original smoothness. I am very disappointed with this book. It was just a repetition of basically the same thing.

This handy little book has easy to follow, step by step instructions forthe person who has never had a Terrarium...much less tried to grow plants ina covered glass container. That is who I am. I tried Bonsai 101, and have the empty pots to prove it. But, under the spellof the Philadelphia Flower Show this month...I was inspired to try somethingnew. My hope is to create a biosphere in a 10" Anchor-Hocking jar with aremovable lid. The first thing this book has taught me is: "Yes, I can!" Afterwatering with an eye-dropper (until I get the right spray bottle), and positioningthe jar in bright, indirect sun-light...I have created the right amount of condensationwhich will help these little plants to grow...So far, they're enjoying the process.I plan to create one or two more...and give them as "living" gifts.

This book has a bit of everything. Different types of containers, environments and even tells you what species of plants/moss to get. If you're looking to assemble a terrarium of your own, this one is full of ideas and materials needed to get you started along the way.

I really love this book. The photos are very inspiring and make me want to try a couple of things for my own home & gifts. Very easy to follow direcetions. Glad I got it :)

This book was a good starting point for me but when it came time for me to make my terrariums, the book was pretty useless. No offense to the writer because it is a very well thought out and planned book. It just didn't help me at all.

Cute projects, well explained. I specially like that the author uses upcycled vases and materials whenever possible. Terrarium cares nicely explained as well.

This book gave me some good idea and help me with projects. I would recommend this book to be used to help people

This is a good source of ideas and containers to use for terrariums. I liked their description of mosses and plants to use.

glad I didn't pay full price for it

Excellent. Happy to recommend

A book with some good background details in

excellent

Quick delivery, good quality as described. Great!