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Terries at Music+Arts Studios Are So Happy, They Are Raising Their Rooftops!

This Chocolate Soldier Especia tripled in size and is started on a period of blooming bright orange flowers that will soon cover the whole plant
I went to see the space before Ward selected his terries - he had a perfect eastern exposure, slightly filtered light
I went to see the space before Ward selected his terries – he had a perfect eastern exposure, slightly filtered light

You may remember from a post a few months ago that my friend, Ward Archer, installed some terries in his fabulous recording studio, Music + Arts, over in Cooper-Young.  The below photo of the 16 inch bowl on the left shows how it looked when I dropped it off in May:

 

Piles, rabbits foot fern, heart fern, especia, and more compete for space in this 9 month old gem. It has been trimmed back once, about a month before this photo
Pilea,, rabbits foot fern, heart fern, especia, and more compete for space in this 9 month old gem. It has been trimmed back once, about a month before this photo

 

When I returned to check on the little guys in late July, I saw that they were really grooving on all the great music being recorded by people from all over the world at the studio.  Ward tells me everyone enjoys watching the microcosms grow and change.  Take a look at the new growth:

 

 

This Chocolate Soldier Especia tripled in size and is started on a period of blooming bright orange flowers that will soon cover the whole plant
This Chocolate Soldier Especia tripled in size and is started on a period of blooming bright orange flowers that will soon cover the whole plant

 

 

 

The purple pilea had grown and spread throughout the whole bowl, so I had to do a major trimming. Ward was a little reluctant to lose any of the riot of growth, but understands the importance of maintaining balance in this closed environment
The purple pilea and roving especia had grown and spread throughout the whole bowl, so I had to do a major trimming. Ward was a little reluctant to lose any of the riot of growth, but understands the importance of maintaining balance in this closed environment

 

This little tableaux in an 8 inch brandy snifter features bonsai rubber trees that needed only a slight trim to bring everything back in order. This terry is 14 months old
This little tableaux in an 8 inch brandy snifter features bonsai rubber trees that needed only a slight trim to bring everything back in order. This terry is 14 months old.

Give me a call at 901-828-3685 if you are interested in adding a Green Mansion to your life or to learn more about these fascinating creations.  Or send a message below.

I’m happy to help you select the right rainforest for your location and taste.  Custom designs are a particular favorite, and I always have a variety of sizes and environments on hand to choose from.  I’m having build your own workshops Sept 24-25, 2016, if you want to get your hands on experience in creating a world under glass.  Space is limited so sign up today!  Go to the Events page for more information.

Peace and Love – Nancy

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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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Terrarium Care

Basic Instructions on Terrarium Maintenance

This gives you basic information on caring for your new terrarium.  With proper care and attention, it should live many years.   Always think of plants as pets that are very quiet – put your terry where you see I every day, because the plants can’t bark or meow when they are thirsty or hungry.

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