All about miniature plants and gardens indoors and out

audiobook

All about miniature plants and gardens indoors and out

by Bernice Brilmayer

EN·~10 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

*By the same author*:

1:36
2

List of Illustrations

2:32
3

AUTHOR’S NOTE

7:59
4

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

1:44
5

CHAPTER 1 MINIATURE WINDOW GARDENS

9:50
6

CHAPTER 2 MINIATURE GARDENS WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

29:18
7

CHAPTER 3 MINIATURE GARDENS IN CONTAINERS

29:21
8

CHAPTER 4 MINIATURE GARDENS IN GLASS

13:50
9

CHAPTER 5 MINIATURE GREENHOUSE GARDENS

21:43
10

CHAPTER 6 MINIATURE HOUSE AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS

2:11:39

Description

Delight in the tiny worlds you can create with just a windowsill, a glass jar, or a modest corner of the yard. This guide walks you through the essentials of lighting, container choice, and soil mixes, while showcasing an array of petite species—from begonia and dwarf geraniums to bonsai‑style succulents. Each chapter is filled with clear illustrations that reveal how a single wash‑boiler lid or an old cider jug can become a thriving micro‑garden.

Beyond the basics, the book shares clever tricks for building low‑cost greenhouses, arranging rock and water features, and pairing miniature roses with seasonal perennials. Practical tips on pruning, propagation, and pest control make it easy for beginners and seasoned growers alike to nurture healthy plants in confined spaces. Whether you’re looking to brighten a bookcase, craft a decorative pool, or design a miniature woodland, the ideas spark both imagination and confidence for indoor and outdoor gardening adventures.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (603K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Doubleday and Company, 1963.

Credits

Stephen Hutcheson, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2023-01-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Bernice Brilmayer

d. 1962

A mid-20th-century gardening writer, she is best known for practical books that helped readers create miniature indoor and outdoor gardens. Her work mixes hands-on plant knowledge with an eye for design, making specialized gardening feel welcoming and doable.

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