# Micro Gardens as Living Art Tiny Glass Terrariums by Paula Hayes By Tao | Published 2009-02-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-gardens-as-living-art-sculptures-and-necklaces-featuring-living-plant References: [paulahayes](http://www.paulahayes.com) Designers and artists are all becoming more and more aware of the importance to preserve and protect nature. Artist Paula Hayes demonstrates this with her work as a [landscape designer and artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calder-gardens). She is most famous for her [terrariums made of hand-blown glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) that feature [micro landscaped gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden) meticulously arranged into luscious green mini-environments. Thanks to artists such as Hayes, the general public can learn to appreciate and understand nature from different perspectives, further educating us to preserve this delicate planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Terrarium Trend:** The trend of creating micro gardens in terrariums offers opportunities for designers to create unique and high-end living art pieces. - **Green Mini-environments:** The demand for micro-landscaped gardens in hand-blown glass terrariums offers potential for businesses to cater to urban consumers with limited space. - **Nature Awareness:** The growing awareness of the importance of preserving nature provides opportunities for businesses to create eco-friendly and sustainable products for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of creating terrariums to showcase their skills and create unique pieces of high-end living art. - **Home Decor:** The trend of micro gardens in terrariums offers opportunities for businesses in the home decor industry to provide innovative and unique products that cater to consumers with limited space. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The trend of nature awareness creates opportunities for businesses to develop and sell eco-friendly products that align with consumer values and contribute to preserving the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Moss Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petite-foret-plus.md) - [Impressive DIY Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-terrarium1.md) - [Compact Microclimate Terrariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microclimate-terrariums.md) - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Nature-Inspired Artful Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [DIY Terrarium Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crackyourown-geode-crystal-terrariums.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)