This moss garden has been growing about a year and is really happy. The baby fern appeared last month. It will probably not grow much larger due to the limited resources, but is making a valiant stand. Moss will grow well under glass if you can get past the initial transplant shock.
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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.
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Come on down to the Garden Path Studio, 597 Madison at Marshall, on February 14 from 1 to 5 pm – we’re having a party – the Cake Gallery Baketique is going to rock our world! Let’s Be Frank and Yonker’s Smokehouse will be serving great food, and High Cotton Brewery is joining the fun, too! Enjoy the musical stylings of Soriana Wood at 1:00; Joe Mahannah at 1:30; Ben Baker, Luke White, and Jimmy Crosthwait at 3:00 p.m.; Lilien Ploderer and Stephen Kendrick at 4:00
Need something beautiful for your Valentine? Or maybe yourself? Come shop with us all afternoon:
Mosaics, ceramics and paintings from Kristi Duckworth, http://kristiduckworth.com/
Metalworks by Elizabeth (Lizzie) Beard
Terrariums by Nancy Morrow – scroll down for more info and photos!
Jewelry by Meri Maple. Feeling creative? Let Meri help you make something beautiful.
Ceramics and zen chimes by Jimmy Crosthwait – check him out at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSBm1VkNcQw
Watercolors and head wreaths by Paulette Regan
Photos by Clyde Jones
Paintings by David Hall
Tire Art by Tad Pierson – ask him about American Dream Safari tours, too! https://www.facebook.com/TadPiersonArt
BUILD YOUR OWN TERRARIUM –
Always wanted to make your own terrarium, but not sure how to do it? Or maybe you’ve tried it already but it just didn’t work? Come learn the art and science behind making a balanced miniature ecosystem, and build your own terry with “The Plant Lady,” Nancy Morrow. You will leave with a little friend who will be happy and healthy for a long time in your home or office. Class fee of $45 in advance ($50 day of event) includes activated carbon/sphagnum/rocks/soil mix (enough to plant up to a one gallon container) and a credit of $10 towards your choice of glassware and plants, plus all the information you need to build and maintain a healthy, long-lasting miniature rainforest. Glass containers of various sizes ($5-$40) and tiny plants including selaginella, hemigraphis, bromeliads, pilea, fittonia, ferns and live moss ($5-$10) will be available for purchase. Bring your own figurines, crystals, or other décor. You are also welcome to bring your own clear glass container, just make sure it is sturdy, with an opening you can easily get your hand through to plant and maintain your miniature garden. Space is limited, so sign up today. Leave a comment here, or send an email to [email protected] reserve a space. For more info, call me at 901-828-3685.
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I’ve been studying on this for a few months, and am ready to do build a Valentine terry. I thought about planting some sort of vine that will fill it and make a green ball, but the setup will be difficult to trim, so most likely a moss tableaux. I have been considering:
A). A tiny game of pickup baseball
B) A red hot crystal blinging lobster. Hmm, this one has a nice ring to it…
C) Something Egyptian?
Any thoughts from faithful readers? My friend Les suggested I use the prizes in the little clear capsules; originally I didn’t go for the idea but it is starting to appeal to me… Decisions, decisions…