darren henderson and partner ben teach people to Make tiny gardens in terrariums

‘We started in 2016 and Airbnb asked us to take part in their new experience programme. We live in an old bible printing factory in London and have turned the front room into a studio. It looks like a garden centre but it’s a lovely green environment. We wanted to miniaturise gardening so people could take it home with them. Not everyone has gardens, especially in the city. I was working in IT and running classes at 7pm in the evening. Things got a bit too busy, so I quit my job to start Botanical Boys full time. We have enough space for 10 people, and working from home keeps costs low. retail is going through a strange time, so we’re reluctant to branch out into the high street at the moment. I really wanted to bring the wellness aspect into terrarium gardening. Putting some plants in an office space, it really changes the environment. our goal is to connect people to nature through terrariums.’ Masterclasses cost £50. botanicalboys.com