Volume 01
Under Glass
Build your first closed terrarium
English PDF • 88 pages$19.99
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Volume 02
The Miniature Landscape
Compose beautiful gardens in glass
Bring shape, depth and character to a small glass garden. Explore focal points, plant textures and three original layout concepts, with planning exercises to make each composition your own.
$19.99English PDF • 96 planned pages
Look insideEnglish PDF ebook. No physical book, terrarium, plants or equipment are included. Read on a device with a PDF reader. Your download is supplied through the store’s configured digital delivery service after payment. Personal use only.
- —Choose a focal point that suits the vessel.
- —Balance height, texture and open space.
- —Plan access for planting and future maintenance.
Volume 02
About this guide
A terrarium can feel crowded even when every plant is beautiful. The missing ingredient is often a clear composition.
The Miniature Landscape explores the visual decisions that give a small garden depth and character: a focal point, a change in height, a contrast of leaf textures and enough open space to let them work.
Three adaptable concepts — the moss clearing, fern glade and stone valley — give you starting points for your own arrangements. Sketching prompts and planning pages help you develop an idea that suits your vessel and leaves room for care.
What you will learn
By the end of this guide
- 01Choose a focal point that suits the vessel.
- 02Balance height, texture and open space.
- 03Plan access for planting and future maintenance.
- 04Explore three adaptable landscape concepts.
- 05Sketch an arrangement before committing to it.
Every chapter and its starting page
- Before you begin4
- 1 Read the shape of the glass8
- 2 Create a focal point20
- 3 Work with texture and scale32
- 4 Leave space to grow44
- 5 The moss clearing54
- 6 The fern glade66
- 7 The stone valley78
- Your composition notebook88
- Sources and next steps94
96 planned pages in total, including the cover, front matter, notes and sources.
Look inside
A sample page, shown in full.
Sample page · planned page 24
Give the eye somewhere to land
A small landscape becomes easier to read when one feature leads the composition. Choose that feature before adding more detail.
- FOCAL POINT
- Choose one main stone, plant or change in height.
- SUPPORT
- Use quieter textures around the main feature.
- OPEN SPACE
- Leave a visible gap so every part is not competing for attention.
Field notes
What I noticed:
What I will check next:
Preview pages from the planned digital edition.
Who this is for
Is this your next question?
This guide suits
Beginners who understand the basics and want to design more considered, personal terrarium layouts.
Outside its scope
These are guides to closed plant terrariums. Open succulent displays, animal habitats and advanced automated setups are not covered, and no guide promises a permanently self-sufficient or maintenance-free container.
FAQ
Questions before you choose.
What language and format is the guide?
English, supplied as a PDF. You will need a compatible PDF reader on your tablet, phone or computer.
How do I receive my files?
After a successful purchase, the store’s digital delivery service provides download instructions. Keep your order confirmation for reference.
Will I receive a physical book or a terrarium kit?
No. These are digital PDF ebooks. Plants, containers, growing medium and tools are not included.
Do I need to buy all three?
No. Each guide has a different focus and is available individually. The collection brings all three together.
Are these guides suitable for beginners?
Yes. Under Glass starts with the practical foundations. The Miniature Landscape develops the design side, and A Living Balance focuses on observation and ongoing care.
Are the guides about closed or open terrariums?
The collection focuses on closed plant terrariums. Open succulent displays and animal habitats are outside its scope.
Is a closed terrarium maintenance-free?
No. Conditions and plants change. The collection treats observation and appropriate care as part of the process.
Where can I read the refund terms?
Please review the store’s Refund Policy before purchasing. It explains the applicable terms for digital products.
Continue your terrarium journey
The other guides
Volume 03
A Living Balance
Observe, care for and refresh your terrarium
English PDF • 80 pages$19.99
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The complete collection
Explore the complete collection.
The ORVEXA Glass Garden Collection brings the practical, creative and ongoing parts together: three focused digital guides, 264 planned pages.
£49.99
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Digital product notice
English PDF ebook. No physical book, glass vessel, plants, growing medium or equipment are included. Book-shaped images are previews of the planned digital edition. Personal use only; the files may not be shared or resold.
About closed terrariums
A closed terrarium is a living thing, not a sealed ornament: conditions and plants change, and it is never maintenance-free. Choose plants with compatible humidity needs and eventual size, keep the glass out of direct sun, and treat one visual symptom as something to investigate rather than a certain diagnosis. Source plants and moss responsibly — never collect protected species or harvest from the wild without permission.
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