Teacup Garden - Savor Summer Project

Making a teacup garden is a quick, fun and satisfying project which uses very few materials.  Summer is an ideal time to undertake such a project as garden centres have a wide range of plants to choose from.  The succulents I used were taken from bigger plants that I had in the garden.  They will root and spread quickly in the summer months.  Depending on the types of plants you choose will determine whether or not you will need to drill a drainage hole in the cup.  I didn't want to drill my cup as it was far too nice for that.  Prior to being a 'garden' it held a candle.  I don't know if it was ever used for its original purpose of holding tea!

Ingredients:

1 cup and saucer

Handful of gravel

Handful of multi purpose compost

Tiny succulent plants
( I used Sedum Little Missy, Sempervivum and Sedum Cauticola Lidakense) 
Decorative stones

Shells, tiny ornaments etc;

Spray water bottle

Once you have all your ingredients to hand, find a nice spot outside to assemble your mini garden. 

Method:

 Add gravel to cup

Top up with compost.

Add plants

Add shells and decorative gravel

Water sparingly

Maintenance:

Water sparingly in dry conditions

Give an occasional spray with water bottle

Some other examples of tea cup gardens can be found by clicking on the links below;

http://www.themagiconions.com/2014/04/tea-cup-fairy-garden-tutorail.html

http://epherielldesigns.com/my-teacup-succulent-garden

http://acultivatednest.com/2014/05/9-cute-tea-cup-gardens/

See previous post about the savor summer project here.  More ideas for savoring summer can be found by clicking on the 'savor summer' link on my side bar.

* Just realized that Anne is in a different time zone ( in U.S.A) so check back later today on the savor summer picture link in the side bar to read her introduction to the project.