Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center Blog

The Chameacyparis obtusa There are few things in this world that can stop me in my tracks for a moment of private worship. You know what I mean: something catches your eye, and you have no choice but to pause, even if for a second, and to marvel at how anything can be that beautiful. For me, it’s usually something of Mother Nature’s doing; a sunset, a flower or a beautiful face. But in this case, it’s the Hinoki Cypress or Chamaecyparis obtusa. It is one of the plants that never ceases to amaze me, all year round.   Let...

The term ‘broadleaf’ means that the plants have leaves, as opposed to needles like a pine tree. All of our miniature garden broadleaf trees and shrubs are for outdoors...

If you're like me, and need plants around you at all time, here is a quick way to judge the light that you get indoors, so you can either find plants that suit that spot, or add more light if you want more to grow more indoor plants. 

Figuring out the light for your outdoor miniature gardens or fairy gardens can seem so arbitrary. I mean, what is part shade anyway? Only part of the garden is in shade? What is part sun? Which part of the plant would get the sun? Lol! I'm kidding! But you can see how it can be confusing at first. We are here to help. 

Why compromise for authenticity in the miniature garden when you don't have to? See how authentic stone for your miniature garden patios and pathways is easier, works better and it's much better for the environment too.