Cinta said:I will Becky,

Shape has got my excitement going. I knew my little moss garden would not go to waste.

My Man is facing the area 3 steps on the other side of the walkway. I think it will look good mirroring each other.

I love it already!

jimard8 said: Fantastic !!!

Thank you!

Finished brick work on the conservatory and antiqued the interior.. Now I'm going to finish the Interior and windows and pore the top cap...

Shape - I am blown away! Is this a gift for your wife for Christmas? That is a work of art .... garden art that is totally stunning!

If by some slim chance she doesn't like it ..... I would certainly love to give it a spot in my yard!

Well, I almost hate to show my miniature garden creation. No comparison and I am out of your league, but .... I've got several miniature gardens I am planning to do after the holidays. This one I did over the weekend because I am giving my daughter's roommate the supplies to make one of these. I made one for myself to see how difficult it might be for her and what all would be needed. I plan to have her come over to my house to create hers as I have everything here. (She doesn't really do much gardening, but wanted a miniature live Fairy Garden for the back porch.) So .... here's my "modest" Fairy Garden:



The resident fairies enjoying the shade of the tree:



I will say I had a lot of fun painting the house, designing the layout, and planting/placing everything. Each plant was up-potted into the next large (small) pots that are buried in the dirt in the metal tub. That way if something dies, I can just replace it. The succulents are planted in cactus soil, but the soil in the metal tub is not cactus soil, it is regular potting mix. So I am hoping that the different potting soil mixes will work best for each plant to keep them alive and healthy.

Becky I think it's beautiful, and the house is perfect..Never feel like your garden is not better than another..In the end we have accomplished the same thing...I would love to see all the gardens you make....And to answer your question. I have this deep compelling drive to continuously give to my wife...She has stuck with me through thick and thin and always loved me..We are high school sweet hearts and have been together now for 27 years..I'm building this garden as a thank you to her for all she has done..She does love the garden and cant wait tell spring to start planting....

Big project on the conservatory...Formed the ledge and pored it..Cant wait to see the results!

That conservatory is going to be so sturdy that it will outlast you and your wife! I wished my home was built that well!

I am so impressed with the minute detail you are adding to this work of art! Where did you get the design idea from?

beckygardener said:That conservatory is going to be so sturdy that it will outlast you and your wife! I wished my home was built that well!

I am so impressed with the minute detail you are adding to this work of art! Where did you get the design idea from?

Hi Becky...Here is where I got the idea for the building..You can see by my pictures i've finished up to the first ledge...Next I will go up about 3 more blocks on the corners and finish the top wall and cap..

Oh cool! Is that photo from a museum?

To be honest, I like yours better. Yours is more colorful and elegant!

beckygardener said:Oh cool! Is that photo from a museum?

To be honest, I like yours better. Yours is more colorful and elegant!

Thank you Becky! I'm not sure who took the photo. Just found the picture while i was browsing the net..But here is the finished ledge...

Now time to think about interior design...I think I will blend these two ideas into one and make it my own...

My last big pour! Finishing the top cap today....

Getting close to finishing one of the interior walls!

Looks great!

beckygardener said:Looks great!

Thank you!

Too cool and very inspirational! I work with cement too and have done lots of little projects. Mostly pots but a few fairy garden fronts and fountains.
What a great project. It just makes me smile. Thanks so much for sharing.
If I ever make it to Texas I'll be by to check it out in person, LOL.

DomehomeDee said:Too cool and very inspirational! I work with cement too and have done lots of little projects. Mostly pots but a few fairy garden fronts and fountains.
What a great project. It just makes me smile. Thanks so much for sharing.
If I ever make it to Texas I'll be by to check it out in person, LOL.

Thank you! Just let me know when your on your way.....Here is a few pictures of the interior goin in...Still alot of work needs to be done to the columns but you can see how it will look on the inside..

Cinta said:
I never thought of making the mini garden a little bigger. Since we are having a heat wave for winter I hope I find some time to set up an area I had started right outside my back door.

If you make one too, please take pictures and share! This is all so fascinating. It wouldn't work well at my house, but I want to small-garden vicariously through you and Shape!

Finished one of the windows today and its ready for glass...

You can make stained glass with Shrinky Dinks, if that is of interest.