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Look At These Tiny (And Adorable!) Gardens That Fit In Any Apartment

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Emma Loewe

September 19, 2015

By Emma Loewe

mbg Contributor

Emma Loewe is the former Sustainability and Health Director at mindbodygreen. She is the author of "Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us" and the co-author of "The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self Care." Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,500 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes.

September 19, 2015

A little bit of greenery can go a long way. Studies show that nature can help reduce stress, increase productivity, and even improve brain function. That's great news for people who live in rural areas, but what about us city dwellers?

These bloggers are proving that it's possible to maintain a green oasis anywhere — even the most cramped apartments. Their innovative DIYs have adorned hundreds of Pinterest boards, and it's easy to see why.

Take a cue from these home gardeners and go get your green thumb on (OK, maybe just your green pinky finger).

Repurposed teacups make for colorful succulent holders that can spruce up any windowsill or dinner table.

This spin on the traditional Mason jar garden is a genius way to grow plants indoors without taking up valuable counter space. The entire display cost DIY blogger Stacy less than $20.