Hello Tiny World: An Enchanting Journey into the World of Creating Terrariums
By (Author) Ben Newell
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
DK
14th May 2024
2nd May 2024
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Interior design, decor and style guides
635.965
Hardback
224
Width 178mm, Height 224mm, Spine 24mm
692g
Make, grow, and care for your own terrariums. Venture into the tiny worlds of terrariums - from the creator of the most famous terrarium EVER. Ben Newell shared his bioactive terrarium online and it went viral. Now, you can recreate your own living ecosystems, bug and non-bug versions alike! Beginner-friendly projects start you off with the basics as you get to grips with substrates, watering, and hardscaping. Repurpose a spice jar to create a stunning yet small terrarium on a budget or start to add figurines to your tiny world to express your inner geek. More ambitious projects soon follow, as you're introduced to the world of bonsai, aquatic and even carnivorous plants. Keep a lookout for an eight-eyed and eight-legged friend too! With easy to follow step-by-steps of projects and practical know-how alongside deep dives into plant groups and care advice, you'll be well on your way into your very own terrarium wonderland with Hello Tiny World.
Ben Newell is a former mail carrier who has always had a green thumb and is now a rising star of TikTok. Documenting his terrarium journey on social media, Ben has found an audience of over 2 million plant enthusiasts across the world who delight in his curiosity and care for nature. In 2022, Ben received a RHS Chelsea Gold Medal in recognition of his work and was shortlisted for Garden Media Guild Social Media Influencer of the Year. He has been featured in publications such as The Spruce, Buzzfeed, and LadBible and made appearances at BBC Hereford & Worcester Bloomsbury Festival, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and on Michael Perry's Plant Based Podcast.