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Want to Grow Miniature Plants? Avoid These 7 Mistakes

Published on November 17, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Miniature garden plants

Want to grow a miniature garden with living plants? Miniature gardening expert Janit Calvo shares seven common miniature plant-growing mistakes you can avoid. Once you know these tips, have a look … [Read more...]

Make a Miniature Moss Bonsai Garden

Published on April 19, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mini moss garden.

This beautiful miniature moss bonsai in a teacup is a simple afternoon project you can enjoy indoors any time of year. It’s from the book Miniature Moss Gardens and includes full step-by-step … [Read more...]

How to Make Fairy Garden Doors

Published on February 20, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fairy house with little door.

Knock, knock! This collection of fairy garden door ideas provides tutorials, recommended materials, and ready-made doors for your miniature garden. For more, also see, How to Make … [Read more...]

How to Make a Magical Mini Fairy Garden Door

Published on February 6, 2017Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Create magical mini fairy doors to add a fun optical illusion to your little garden.

Create magical mini fairy doors to add a fun optical illusion to your tiny garden. This project is based on a full-size project I made for my garden: Optical Illusion Garden … [Read more...]

Make Fairy Garden Miniatures with Polymer Clay

Published on October 9, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fairy garden miniatures made from polymer clay.

Make your own miniature fairy garden accessories and charms with polymer clay. I’ll show you how to make a fabulous frog, flowers, and a simple acorn birdhouse. If you’re new to using polymer … [Read more...]

DIY Miniature Fairy Garden Pond Charms with Polymer Clay

Published on September 21, 2015Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Making mini pond accessories with polymer clay.

It’s easy to create delightful charms for your miniature fairy garden pond using polymer clay. If you are brand new to using polymer clay, see my handy starter guide, Polymer Clay Charms … [Read more...]

How To Make Garden Art Toadstools

Published on July 8, 2013Last updated October 12, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Homemade toadstool garden art and gnome.

Make some whimsical garden art toadstools using repurposed items from your kitchen. They make adorable shelters for garden gnomes. If you would like to make a tiny garden, see How to Create a … [Read more...]

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