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Large Custom Projects

Sara Beth’s New Green Mansion

Sara Beth bought a Wardian case while visiting in St. Louis, and brought it by to see if I could plant it for her.

  I’ve looked at these miniature ornamental iron and glass contraptions many times, but never planted one as they are for some reason designed more for showing with artificial plants (ack!) than actually for planting.  The glass panes were not sealed, and the metal tray in the bottom rattled around unsecured, with a gap between the sides of the tray and frame.  I got my good friend Donn to seal it all very neatly with aquarium safe silicone sealer, then headed East to plant the little guy.


Sara Beth has a perfect little nook for the terrarium, with a large south facing window and plantation shutters to filter the brighter beams


So I gathered my rocks, gravel, activated carbon, sphagnum moss and, of course,

 My special terrarium soil mix.  I like to mix soil in this enamel washpan my friend, Alisa, gave me years ago.


I propagate most of my plants in little mini greenhouses like this box of espicia, peacock fern, and ficus pumila.

 I like using selaginella in terries, and this variety grows tall enough to fill the tall case.   Two little fittonia huddle in the corner.


It wil take a few months for everyone to settle and start really filling the space,  but I think it turned out pretty nice.

Two kinds of hemographis reptans, peacock fern, selaginella cypress moss, espicia, ficus pumila, feather moss

I think they will be very happy together for many years to come.

One main reason I am in this business is to share the joy of living with plants.  Please send me a note if you want to learn more, or to set up a consultation to get your own Green Mansion.

Peace and love – Nancy

 

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About Green Mansions Memphis

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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.

Click the button to follow the site for updates, and thanks for stopping by.  Nancy Morrow

Verdant pasture with zebra and crystals

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Build Your Own Terry Classes and Workshops

What Happens at a Build Your Own Workshop?

Pick your glass; pick your plants, play in the dirt, and leave with a new little friend to show everyone. Open the top, smell the rainforest, and be transported.

Glassware should be sturdy, clear, and with an opening large enough for a hand filled with dirt. A clear top is also nice
Fittonia, hemigraphis, and selaginella
Neoregelia – nice jungle look, looks like it would get big but not much more than this. And button fern, so sweet
Pilea comes in a wide array of shapes, sizes, and colors, all gorgeous and like something from outer space!
Add your layers of planting media
Get your hands in the dirt
Imagine the landscape
Fairies love terries
Voila
Frank and Marjorie with new friends
Kathy is happy she came to play with us
Magally built the lovely fairy garden with a maidenhair fern and lots of moss
Ruth is taking her new skills to teach kids in DeSoto County
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Classes and Workshops Sales and Open House Events

Terry Workshop at Valentine Counterfest Feb. 14

We had a great time at the sold-out build a terry workshop at Diane’s Art, Gift and Home.  Thanks to Diane and her sister, Joan,  (visiting from Greenville) for all the help; also to the fabulous Soriana Wood for taking photos (will post later) and more.  Just a word to let you know I am taking reservations now for the next workshop, which will be February 14 all afternoon at the Garden Path Studio’s second annual Valentine Counterfest -cool music, fun people, and great Made in Memphis gifts for your valentine, your Mom or kids, or, maybe YOURSELF!   Jimmy Crosthwait, Paulette Regan, Kristi Duckworth, Lizzie Beard, and more signing up – give me a holler if you want to join us as a vendor.  Come shop with us, or make your own gifts and cards with our supplies and advice.  It’s going to be a blast, so put it on your calendar now.  Email me at [email protected] for reservations for the terry building (see https://www.greenmansionsmemphis.com  for general details on workshops), and watch for updates.