Small gardens · An independent notebook

Room for a little green

A thoughtful collection of original notes on small container arrangements on indoor windowsills. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

small container arrangements on indoor windowsills — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 02SILL & SPROUT

From the journal

A closer look.

All six notes

01Observe

A narrow sill layout

Measure usable width and leave room to reach every pot.

02Observe

Light through a window

Record the visible sunlight patch at three points in the day.

03Practice

A tray for three pots

Arrange three containers so each can be lifted separately.

04Practice

Turning a display

Compare the view before and after rotating the arrangement.

05Reflect

A watering record

Make a blank observation sheet with date and visible soil condition.

06Reflect

A seasonal sill sketch

Draw a possible layout before adding any new containers.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a ruler and a garden notebook nearby. This collection begins with terracotta pots and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

Find a starting point