{"product_id":"miniature-moss-gardens-create-your-own-japanese-container-gardens-bonsai-kokedama-terrariums-dish-gardens-9784805314357","title":"Miniature Moss Gardens: Create Your Own Japanese Container Gardens (Bonsai, Kokedama, Terrariums \u0026 Dish Gardens)","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiniature Moss Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e presents expert advice and techniques from Japan, the birthplace of miniature gardening.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Japan, moss is revered for its sublime colors and textures, inspiring gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Moss can be found everywhere--in your garden, in crevices between stones, and in cracks in the city concrete. In the tiny world of terrariums, container gardens, dish gardens and \u003ci\u003ekokedama\u003c\/i\u003e (moss ball gardens), moss is a magic carpet that turns a diminutive plot of soil into a self-contained living world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll learn about\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Finding and collecting moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Choosing soils and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Designing your garden for visual effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Choosing the best plants for your mini garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Making a perfect \u003ci\u003ekokedama\u003c\/i\u003e moss ball garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Enhancing your moss garden with rocks and other design elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Designing a gorgeous terrarium \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiniature Moss Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e offers expert advice and techniques from the birthplace of miniature gardening. One of the only books in print to focus on moss and miniature gardens, it is friendly enough for total beginners and full of ideas and tips for experienced gardeners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMegumi Oshima\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Saitama Prefecture. Raised among abundant nature in the countryside near the Tonegawa River, Oshima became familiar with plants. While working for a production company, she started to grow bonsai and kokedama on the balcony of her Tokyo apartment. Oshima left her production company job and began working in garden management for flower markets and hotels. In 2006 she opened garden store Midoriya Nicogusa in Kichijoji, Tokyo, and began running workshops on bonsai and kokedama. Oshima is a plant consultant and interior coordinator. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHideshi Kimura\u003c\/b\u003e is a member of Japan Horticulture Society Tray Landscape Artist. After obtaining his bonsai master license, he began making moss tray landscapes more than 20 years ago and to date has made more than 2000 works. Not limited to bonsai pots, he has received acclaim for his original designs, which incorporate driftwood, bamboo and so on as receptacles. Kimura runs moss tray classes and is an instructor at Minamisunamachi Culture Center in Tokyo's Koto ward.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644612088082,"sku":"9784805314357","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6e7476b9-aee0-4340-916a-04ad650f34a8.jpg?v=1733117978","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/miniature-moss-gardens-create-your-own-japanese-container-gardens-bonsai-kokedama-terrariums-dish-gardens-9784805314357","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}