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What to get for the guy who has nearly everything?
A world of his own, of course!
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Welcome to “Green World.”
This little environment is almost self-sustaining. Did you get interested in terrariums when they were popular back in the 1970’s? Those were often completely enclosed, needing little to no attention for months at a time.
What was old is new again, and terrariums have come back in fashion. Today’s terrariums are a little less rigorous, with small openings to allow fresh air to circulate.
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This little terrarium is made with divisions from plants I’ve kept going this winter. In addition to the mosses, collected from the garden during a break in the rain, there is a tender lady fern, strawberry Begonia divisions (Saxifraga stolonifera) , and some bits of of moss fern, Selaginella pallenscens.
The plant divisions are a bit spare now, but within a month or so they will begin to fill in. And it will get a bit crowded and need division by this time next year. This fern is especially vigorous, growing to about 14″ tall and sending out many runners. The strawberry Begonia gets its name from the tiny plants it produces on the tips of long stems.
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As you look closely, you may notice lots of little plants growing up through the mosses. There are several different varieties of moss, and bits of lichen.
The lichen on the branch will continue to live, drawing moisture from the air.
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Examining the tiny plants is relaxing. It is a beautiful, green respite in the midst of December. A tiny breath of spring…
The little landscape is completed with quartz and apophyllite crystals. The cluster of very bright crystals is apophyllite.
Bright, indirect light and occasional watering to keep things moist will keep this little green world alive and growing. It is a Christmas gift for a special member of my family.
It is Christmas Eve, and our preparations are now completed.
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Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Woodland Gnome
Forest Garden 
I love your little ‘green world!’ Captivating and wonderful – have a fabulous Christmas!
Thank you, Eliza, I hope you will all enjoy your day, too. Hugs, WG