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Venture into the tiny worlds of terrariums and discover how to create a universe of your own. Like an artist, you’ll learn how to use planting and hardscaping to make stunning terrarium compositions. Plus, master the fundamentals of successful growing – soil, water, and light – so your plants thrive.Put theory into practice with step-by-step projects of 13 terrariums:- Repurpose a spice jar to create a stunning yet small terrarium on a budget- Replicate natural environments in your home with planting and hardscaping choices, such as the fallen branch terrarium- Express yourself by including playful figurines to create fun imaginary worlds- Try a bioactive terrarium, adding custodians to thrive in these mini ecosystemsWith a combination of projects and deep dives into plant groups and care advice, you’ll be well on your way to curating your own terrarium wonderland with Hello Tiny World.

Join expert Ben Newell and learn how to create your own tiny world in this children’s terrarium book.This plant book for children aged 7-9 offers practical instructions and loads of exciting ideas for making your own terrarium.Ben Newell clearly explains every step of creating your own terrarium, from picking a container to creating a landscape and choosing the right plants. Once you've mastered the basics, you can let your imagination run wild with these miniature gardens that can be grown in anything from fish tanks to spice jars.This gardening book for kids offers: Content made by terrarium expert Ben Newell. 18 terrarium projects that can be made in any space or environment.Clear, practical guidance and step-by-step instructions on how to build a terrarium.A variety of projects that are themed, including a fairy house, alien landscape and egg hunt.Why not build a prehistoric jungle complete with dinosaurs? Or a delicate fairy garden? Maybe even an alien world? With 18 different projects to inspire you, you'll be filling your shelves in no time. As well as building terrariums, you'll discover how they work, including all about friendly soil creatures and the water cycle. By learning some of the science behind terrariums, you'll make sure that yours thrives.

There’s a whole universe of life happening at a scale we barely notice.In Tiny, terrarium artist and naturalist Ben Newell opens the doors to that world—introducing readers to the tiny frogs, spiders, fish, insects, and micro-creatures that bring forests, rivers, deserts, and even terrariums to life.From jumping spiders that dance to impress a mate, to glass frogs with visible organs, to mudskippers that walk on land, and shrimp that clean their environment, this book is part science, part art, and all wonder.Through stunning macro photography and story-led exploration, Ben reveals the overlooked ecosystems thriving just below our line of sight—and shows how these small creatures play a big role in the world around us.Whether you’re a bug-curious kid, a nature-loving adult, or a terrarium hobbyist, this is an invitation to slow down, look closer, and fall in love with the world of the very, very tiny.