Tiny Green Tea Garden

by lotuslady in Living > Gardening

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Tiny Green Tea Garden

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For this instructable I thought about coming up with a great gift idea for those of you on a budget!
This miniature moss garden is composed of supplies that require little to no new purchases!
In order to get started you will only need a few things......


-1 new or used teacup and saucer (preferably a saucer with a large rim)
 Note: At every goodwill I've been to, there is always a surplus of cheap teacups!

-1 back or silver permanent marker

-A box of Scotch Moss

- Various pebbles or different sizes and colors

Clean Pebbles

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First, place the pebbles in boiling water and this will eliminate any dirt or dust on them, as well as making them easier to write on.

Place Moss Into the Teacup!

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Warning: Do not try to force a lot of the moss into the teacup, it will grow into it!

Select Some Words That Best Describe the One You Love!

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Use the permanent marker to write Chinese characters that best represent the person you are making this for!
I'm making this for my Grandfather for Father's Day, so I thought of a few of the better qualities he has!


Here are some examples of characters you can use:

Arrange Your Garden!

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The last step is to arrange your Tiny Green Tea Garden as you desire! Fill the saucer with many decorative rocks or make it ultra zen with only a few!
享受!~