Definition

McMinnville Garden Club March, May 23, 10 AM at Jean L’s.

Miniature Gardening A miniature garden is defined by the use of naturally dwarf and miniature plants and in-scale miniature garden accessories that replicate a scaled living model of our full-sized gardens. Where planted – In containers or in-ground. Outside or in. Plant choice determines location. Main plants used – Miniature and slow-growing dwarf forms of trees and shrubs. Low-growing plants no more than 3” tall Size or scale used – Dollhouse miniature scales, railroad garden scales and sometimes Barbie or GI Joe scale. Main themes or accessories – None, any theme can be used. Identifying characteristics – All trees, plants, patios and accessories are realistic and perfectly in scale with each other.

Web pages with sample miniature gardens: http://www.miniaturegardens.com/miniatures/arbors.html http://www.miniature-gardens.com/fairyplants.html http://www.etsy.com/shop/janit http://www.twogreenthumbs.com/ http://www.shop.twogreenthumbs.com/

http://shop.miniaturegardenshoppe.com/MiniatureGarden-Accessories_c2.htm http://minigardener.wordpress.com/category/fairygardening