MY KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Terrariums are a way for people to approach plants, they are not too big to seem an overwhelming task and people get to touch and literally dip all their senses into nature even if in a miniature way.
- Looking after Terrariums without too much effort and just looking at and talking to them is an incredible experience.
- Participating in a Terraium work shop gives us a moment of solace from a stressful day and week – it helps empty the mind and release creativity.
- Several Corporate offices are offering this to their employees because it takes off the pressure and at the same time creates energy and a sense of calm.
DARREN HENDERSON
The Botanical Boys
The Botanical Boys’ journey began in 2009 when moving house and renovated their Japanese and Italian water garden in London. Soon they got noticed and were asked to open their garden to the public for the National Garden Scheme raising funds for good causes.
Since then, they have been featured on the BBC Great British Garden Revival, The Sunday Times, and Abigal Will’s The New London Garden book amongst other publications, and won a gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show.
Inspired by what was achieved with their garden, they decided to focus on energy-building terrariums at home. Visitors and friends quickly recognized the terrariums as a way to capture a slice of nature to bring indoors and asked them if they could teach them.
Their first-ever terrarium class started around their dining table with 3 friends and word quickly got around. Not too long after they opened up a plant and workshop store in Coal Drops Yard.
South African (Ben) and his founding business partner (Darren) were inspired on their travels across Africa developing a love for traditional hand-crafted objects. They have built a strong supply network of family and friends who help them source treasures for their stores, interior designers, and the film industry.
How to contact Darren
Darren’s Gift to you:
10% discount coupon code “BBBIOPHILICHUB” for 10 terrarium workshops.
book now on https://www.botanicalboys.com/