Volume 02
The Miniature Landscape
Compose beautiful gardens in glass
English PDF • 96 pages$19.99
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Volume 01
Under Glass
Build your first closed terrarium
Turn an empty glass vessel into your first miniature garden. Learn how to plan your setup, choose suitable plants and assemble a closed terrarium with a clear purpose for every material.
$19.99English PDF • 88 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 practical vessel and a suitable indoor position.
- —Match compact plants to a humid environment.
- —Understand substrate, planting space and moisture.
Volume 01
About this guide
A beautiful jar is only the beginning. The real decisions are which plants belong inside, where the terrarium will live and how to bring the materials together.
Under Glass takes you through those first decisions in a clear sequence. Explore container choice, compatible plants, growing media and an organised first build, then use the planning pages to record what you have made.
Designed for beginners who want to understand their miniature garden from the start, this guide makes the preparation part of the pleasure.
What you will learn
By the end of this guide
- 01Choose a practical vessel and a suitable indoor position.
- 02Match compact plants to a humid environment.
- 03Understand substrate, planting space and moisture.
- 04Organise materials before assembling your first terrarium.
- 05Keep a simple record during the settling-in period.
Every chapter and its starting page
- Before you begin4
- 1 Choose your vessel8
- 2 Find the right position18
- 3 Choose compatible plants28
- 4 Understand your materials40
- 5 Assemble your first terrarium50
- 6 The settling-in period66
- Your build planner76
- Sources and next steps86
88 planned pages in total, including the cover, front matter, notes and sources.
Look inside
A sample page, shown in full.
Sample page · planned page 30
Choose plants that belong together
A beautiful combination starts with compatible growing needs. Look beyond the colour of the leaves and check how each plant will grow.
- HUMIDITY
- Choose plants suited to the humid conditions of a closed container.
- SIZE
- Check eventual height and spread. A small plant in a shop is not always a small-growing plant.
- SPACE
- Leave room for growth and access for later maintenance.
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
First-time terrarium makers who want a clear foundation before buying plants and materials.
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
The three guides are added to your basket as three separate digital ebooks.
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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