You see, I love house plants but they don't love me and rarely stay alive for long, with the exception of an extremely hardcore 9ft Yucca that I've had for some years now who refuses to be killed off despite, 3 house moves, several pot catastrophes, severe episodes of drought followed by severe episodes of flooding (caused by guilt about the drought). Plus, I've moved into an apartment with very little light, so I have to agree I was tempted by the faux.
Abigail Ahern's faux offerings I have to say were extremely inviting and what's more they looked real - unlike so many of the pathetic faux offerings out there.
Abigail states that her fake plants have gone to winery's in California, A list celebrities and even the Vatican. However, despite this amazing accolade, I'm still undecided and I'm wrestling with my conscience. Maybe I feel a little guilty actually considering faking it, when Mother Nature has so many wonderful specimens that could brighten up my window sills and office desk. I'm still contemplating this one.
But then came along the trend for terrariums and bottle gardens and yes, I am now an addict. How and Why? - I hear you ask.
Well, I can only assume that it's a childhood thing. As a child of the 70s, bottle gardens, terrariums and macramé hanging plant holders were all the rage. Now I'm not going so far as to learn macramé and grow spider plants, but I can at least create my own pretty little eco system in a small glass pyramid ... well it keeps me out of trouble!
The beauty of terrariums, apart from the obvious, is that you can create a veritable garden in such a small space by using a multitude of sweet little, miniature plants. Whats not to love - both space saving and stylish.
If you're inspired to create your own miniature garden then pop on over to our website where we have just acquired some rather lovely terrariums of our own, that we would love to share with you.
Happy gardening,
Angela x
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