“Small is beautiful,” as the saying goes. Everything tiny is cute. Images of tiny kittens and puppies bring about squeals of delight. We stand and look in awe at creatures such as insects, hummingbirds, and bats, which are perfectly formed and yet diminutive in stature. Works of art that are produced in miniature are seen as something extra-special because of the skill needed to produce them; some sculptures are so remarkably small that they can fit in the eye of a needle.
We can take inspiration from this in thinking about our gardens. Many people live in apartments and have nothing but a small balcony as their outdoor space, and even houses have ever-shrinking gardens. How can we make the most of the small outdoor spaces that we have and produce inspiring, beautiful, and productive gardens? We must get creative!
