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Miniature Garden on the front porch
Planted in 2007


Mini garden on the front porch, 4 years later...

The same garden in 2010,
with no maintenance,
only watering when needed.


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What is Miniature Gardening?

“Big things come in small packages.” It’s so true…especially when it comes to miniature gardening. It’s just like life-sized gardening—but on a tinier scale!

Miniature gardens are made of slow-growing plants--typically ones that are “dwarf” and “miniature.” The two terms describe the growth rate of the plant, not the mature size. “Dwarf” means the plant grows 1” to 6” per year. “Miniature” means the plant will grow less than 1” per year.

The plants are combined with miniature accessories and in-scale patios to make real, living mini garden scenes - that can last up to eight years in a container with minimal care. When planted correctly, the plants and trees stay in scale with each other to create a sustainable, true garden in miniature. 

A miniature garden with pond

We have been studying the art of miniature gardening for over 11 years.
We have collected a lot of information to share with you! Large or small, in containers or
in-ground, indoors or outdoors, we have figured it all out for you.

Janit Calvo in her miniature garden

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new hobby. We're always planting, creating and experimenting for you,
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A miniature garden moment with Vespa!

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