I recently had the pleasure of building a huge terrarium for Nancy and Dick Barnhart. They had installed a 150 gallon aquarium between their living and dining rooms, and after many years decided they wanted a change.
If you are interested in having your own rainforest under glass, give me a call at 901-828-3685 or send me a message below. Thanks for checking it out!
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I’ll be planting some big pots for the front terrace at David Hasty’s gallery on Saturday, and fiddling with the terrariums he has scattered around the gallery. I feel privileged to have my little friends in such a gorgeous space. I have an especially elegant terry with a chocolate soldier espicia blooming right now, it’s something to see, as well as moss bowls and more looking for good homes. Espicias are especially suited to terrariums; they are related to African violets, but have incredible patterned leaves and grow by sending out aerial plantlets like a spider plant – you can see one of the plantlets in the top of this photo with its roots dangling in search of soil to settle into. Come anytime on Saturday between 10 and 5 to see what’s up! The gallery is at 1290 Peabody Avenue, just west of Cleveland. For more info you can call me at 901-828-3685, or check it out at http://theannesdaleparkgallery.com
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Green Mansions are unique, sustainable terrariums created by Nancy Morrow. More than a rainforest in a jar, they are sentient friends, silent wondrous worlds of green life. Lift the top and smell Eden. Terries are low maintenance and particularly suited to urban environments and small spaces. I plant my terries with loving care, then spend weeks or months training the plants and shaping the landscape; they live for years with minimal maintenance.
Green Mansions are popular gifts for housewarmings, and brighten up any office desktop or reception area. Many people keep them on kitchen breakfast countertops, or under skylights in the master bath. Kids who like the outdoors are fascinated by the ever changing worlds under glass. They are long lasting gifts for Mom, Dad, and anyone you want to show some love. Cut flowers are pretty for day; a terrarium will bring years of joy.
Get your own tiny rainforest at Diane’s Art, Gift, and Home, on Overton Park Street; at the Annesdale Park Gallery or The Spa Midtown, both on Peabody Avenue, all in Midtown Memphis.
Prices range from $25 for wine glass moss creations to an average of $80 for a medium tabletop bowl; prices vary by size, the rarity of the plants, etc.
Terrariums, plants and supplies are available by appointment at the Mansion, along with the opportunity to build your own and learn about the world of gardening under glass. Custom designs are my specialty, and inquiries on plant matters are welcome. You can contact me for an appointment, or watch for my sales and workshops at locations around the city.
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Every February for years I thought about going to Philadelphia for the Flower Show. Then, I thought better about flying north in the dead of winter. This year, I saw the ladies from Twigs Terrariums in Brooklyn would be there, and decided to pack my snow boots and grab a plane to the City of Brotherly Love to meet them. Katy Maslow was manning the booth when I dropped by. She was surprised to learn they had a fan who travelled from Memphis! Katy and Michelle specialize in small moss terries with unusual tiny figurines I could never find in any of the model shops and catalogs. Turns out, they sculpt them to meet the special requests that their customers have made. Take a look at a few of their wares at the Flower Show market, and go to http:twigsterrariums.com to see more.
