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Miniature Moss Gardens: Create Your Own Japanese Container Gardens (Bonsai, Kokedama, Terrariums & Dish Gardens) Hardcover – April 25, 2017

by Megumi Oshima (Author), Hideshi Kimura (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 198 ratings
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Miniature Moss Gardens presents expert advice and techniques from Japan, the birthplace of miniature gardening.

In 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 kokedama (moss ball gardens), moss is a magic carpet that turns a diminutive plot of soil into a self-contained living world.

You'll learn about:
  • Finding and collecting moss
  • Choosing soils and containers
  • Designing your garden for visual effect
  • Choosing the best plants for your mini garden
  • Making a perfect kokedama moss ball garden
  • Enhancing your moss garden with rocks and other design elements
  • Designing a gorgeous terrarium
  • And much more!

Miniature Moss Gardens 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.
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    Tuttle Publishing
  4. Publication date
    April 25, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 0.03 x 10 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    4805314354
  7. ISBN-13
    978-4805314357
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"…once one starts reading it, one realizes the wealth of information and advice to which one now has access." --The Journal of the Japanese Garden Society

"This is a charming book that encourages everyone with a busy life to let eternal green moss soothe the soul. More than just touchy-feely, the 128-page hardback book is an informative, descriptive guide to the art and science of growing the soft, clumping plant." --The Oregonian

"Readers will ooh and ah while riffling through the pages of Oshima and Kimura's illustrated guide to miniature Japanese moss gardens." --Publishers Weekly

"I'd highly recommend this book for gardeners or nongardeners looking to green up their homes, office spaces, or small gardens." --Washington Gardener magazine

"I full heartedly recommend this book. Having found a good bonsai store online and with the clear and beautiful illustrations at my side, I feel that even I could make a simple miniature moss garden." --Gardening Products Review

"If you need more calm, green, space in your home, then you should take a look at Miniature Moss Gardens: Create Your Own Japanese Container Gardens. This beautifully illustrated book contains tons of photographs and illustrations to help you learn all about different kinds of moss and the small container gardens they can be used in." --Seattle Book Review

"All the information you could want about moss is included in this book: parts of moss, types of moss, when to gather moss and tools for collecting moss and for creating your own miniature moss garden…Even if you've never considered starting a moss garden, this book will make you into a moss fan. This beautiful, informative, and fun book is well worth reading." --San Francisco Book Review

"You can create your own miniature masterpiece with help from Megumi Oshima and Hideshi Kimura." --Garden Design Magazine

About the Author

Megumi Oshima 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.

Hideshi Kimura 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing; Bilingual ed. edition (April 25, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4805314354
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-4805314357
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.03 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 198 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Miniature Moss Gardens
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
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I was looking for book on moss gardens that would also discuss terrariums. Found many suggestions to challenge myself. Only problem was moss species discussed were from Japan. Now to find similar species in my location to use with ideas from this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and attractive book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
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I got this to use in making a moss terrarium with my grandson. Although it is an adult book and very informative, it has excellent photographs and graphic illustrations to make it interesting to a young person. Covers all kinds of interesting ways to use moss in indoor and outdoor settings and tells you what you need to do to keep moss happy. Highly recommend!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020
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Love, this book.
Inspiring and informative.
Lovely pictures, seems well written and very well organized. Great as a simple reader to glance through, for ideas and simple directions, or read in depth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Miniature Moss Gardens
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
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I didn’t even know that one could use moss for plants! It was very interesting to know how to find moss. It’s around rocks or elsewhere. You have to look for it, which I would like to search for. Just to find it would be exciting! Mary R./ Amazon Customer
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Lila P McFarland
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
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This is a wonderful Book, Loaded with lots of easy-to-follow information plus lots of beautiful pictures.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Some good info
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2018
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Excellent book. Full of creative ideas. Thank you so much for quick shipment. Very happy
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Claudia Vera
3.0 out of 5 stars A simple book that is good for starters.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2019
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Very few pages and very small projects...I was expecting a little bit more so I found the book a little disappointing.
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Thomas Völker
5.0 out of 5 stars Detaillierte Beschreibung
Reviewed in Germany on June 17, 2022
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Das Buch beschreibt in Schritt-für-Schritt Erklärungen nachvollziehbar den Aufbau der Töpfe. Darüber hinaus werden Informationen zum Sammeln von Moosen, Aufbewahrung und Artbestimmung gegeben. Rundum ein gelungenes Buch!
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Annick et Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2020
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If you've seen these living moss balls and miniature gardens in Japan as I have, you know how beautiful they are yet so little known in North America. What a pleasure to find this gorgeous book that explains everything we need to know to start our own! Full of beautiful photos and clear explanations demystifying this wonderful art.
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Daniela
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro
Reviewed in Brazil on June 24, 2020
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Era exatamente o que precisava. Um livro com explicações sobre cuidados de musgos e alguns exemplos de arranjos. Adorei!
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Una C
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are an experienced moss gardener or kokedama enthusiast it might be a bit simplistic but it has great photography and lots of design ideas
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2017
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Not many books in English that cover this subject. As a novice I found the layout and information inspiring and informative. If you are an experienced moss gardener or kokedama enthusiast it might be a bit simplistic but it has great photography and lots of design ideas.
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Raul Martinez Jimenez
5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro maravilloso. Lo recomiendo.
Reviewed in Spain on September 20, 2017
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Lo recomiendo por la claridar y calidad de contenidos. Explicaciones claras y concretas, ilustraciones buenas y maravillosas fotos. Un libro increible!!
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