I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new book, The New Terrarium, for weeks and it finally arrived today.  I have no experience in creating terrariums but have found myself pining for one for months.  Terrariums seem like the perfect fit for me; I love to garden, I wish I could have indoor plants but my cats eat anything with leaves, and I have a fondness for small and detailed things.  Some of my favorite plants in my garden are the tiniest ones, sedums and succulents, and I often find myself drawn to mosses and lichen when I hike in the woods.  When several different blogs recommended this book, I realized I had to own a copy and learn how to make a terrarium of my own.  I’ve only just flipped through the book today, but it seems to cover the basics:  which plants do best in a terrarium, how to care for your plants, and designs for different little environments.  The photographs are beautiful; this is a book that is enjoyable to look through and as well as being full of information.

I’ll be keeping my eyes open for vintage glass jars and containers, as well as checking out stores like Crate and Barrel and Ikea for simple canisters.  I’m thrilled this book finally arrived and am excited to create my own little habitat.

{The New Terrarium is published & copyrighted by Clarkson Potter}