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Miniature Garden Tray: Irish Moss, Scotch Moss, and Lady's Slipper Orchids in Copper

Irish moss and Scotch moss combine with lady's slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum) to create the illusion of a garden in a 14-inch square copper tray ($26 from Smith & Hawken). Terra-cotta pots with soft earth-tone glazes ($16–$50 from Bluestone Main) hold the plants.

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