Sandy Campbell gardens as little as possible — literally. The Chino Hills green thumb has been creating miniature gardens for years and helped start the Petals ’n Wings shop in downtown Claremont, ...

Build a medieval castle or an enchanted wood. Use Monopoly pieces to start a motel chain. Add a collection of trinkets or even your kids’ cars and trucks. As long as it’s small, it can go in a ...

Outside the Frederick office of the University of Maryland Extension Office on Montevue Lane in Frederick on Saturday, potting soil was being potted, plants situated, and small props placed. The ...

In Nancy Phillips’ Huntington Beach backyard, snapdragons and daffodils sparkle in the sun next to a fountain and rock pathway. Beyond a nearby fence, a table and chair await. But if you don’t watch ...

Gardeners everywhere are becoming interested in miniature gardens. Miniature gardens are usually created in a large pot, box or tub with tiny accessories to create a scene on a scale of no more than 1 ...

To assemble a miniature garden, Tricia Olinger quickly filled a small bonsai potwith potting soil. After ruffling the roots, she placed baby tears and ivy plants in the soil. She then added the ...

FAIRFIELD TWP. — There’s something “magical” about miniature gardens, which is one explanation for the success of Thimble Gardens. The new Bridgewater Falls business moved out of Lebanon and into ...

Some people are downsizing their gardens big time. They're moving from whopping perennial borders to terrariums, tiny Zen gardens and fairy-gardens-in-a-pot. In these little landscapes, a watering can ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With spring finally here it can be a good time for outdoor activities. Gardening is a popular hobby, particularly in warmer weather. One can garden in their backyard, but if ...