Green Acres Garden Blog

Let’s face it … many of us spend a lot of time indoors, which can make it hard to experience the calming effects of nature. Indoor gardens connect us to our primal origins, help to purify the indoor air, and offer a sense of well-being. Create your own indoor jungle with our design and growing tips, along with plant combinations to transform your home into a lush oasis.

Looking for easy-care houseplants to to add personality to your home or office space? We've got five suggestions—and all are easy to care for whether you're a beginner or more experienced. 

Odds are, you do not have a terrarium at home. And why not? They are fun to create, easy to maintain, and these small, indoor gardens are the latest trend in office and home décor. What began as a way to observe bugs in the early 1800s, ultimately changed the way plants were transported around the world, and is now popular with plant enthusiasts who want to bring nature inside.