Beautiful Waterfall Flowers from Japan. 75 Things You Can Compost, But Thought You Couldn't - Planet Green. Indoor Water Gardens - Martha Stewart Home and Garden. As anyone who has snorkeled can attest, the cool aquamarine light underwater casts an enchanted glow on everything in its domain.
Perhaps this explains the allure of water gardens. Small freshwater gardens are fun to create and simple to care for. And all you need are a few floating or submerged greens in a vintage aquarium, an apothecary jar, or a sleek glass cylinder. You'll find appropriate containers at antiques shops, garden centers, or in your own cupboards.
Aquarium suppliers and specialty nurseries sell a variety of suitable plants.