Here are ten little gardens that we found both calming and adorable, and they come in different sizes and shapes for your desk.
$20.48
Rakes | Long-handled rake, bamboo rake, broom |
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Extras | 2 ceramic cranes, polished stones, meditation booklet |
Size | 9 x 9 in. |
$39.99
Rakes | Pronged rake, pen rake, T rake |
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Extras | Boat bridge and others |
Size | 9.4 in. diameter |
$18.99
Rakes | 1 |
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Extras | Rocks, incense, incense burner, 2 candles, sand, Buddha statue |
Size | 6.5 x 3.3 x 8.9 in. |
$29.99
Rakes | Grooming rake and digging shovel |
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Extras | Sand, sand pail, seashells, starfish, sun umbrella, beach chair, sandcastle |
Size | 8 x 10 in. |
$39.95
Rakes | 6 bamboo rakes |
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Extras | White sand, stones, "Zen" stone, 2 figurines |
Size | 6.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 in. |
$28.98
Rakes | 1 |
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Extras | Sand, Buddha figure, lotus figures, incense burner |
Size | 14 x 5 x 1.25 in. |
$34.99
Rakes | 1 |
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Extras | Sand, stacking stone tower |
Size | 8.2 x 7.2 x 0.75 in. |
$18.86
Rakes | 1 |
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Extras | Sand, rocks, candle holder |
Size | 7 x 6.25 x 2.25 in. |
$30.99
Rakes | Rake and 2 shovels |
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Extras | 4 magnets and iron powder |
Size | 8.6 x 2.75 x 0.6 in. |
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Features | Sand for Contemplation, Cranes for Longevity, a Book of Quotes for Inspiration | Personalize the Garden with Many, Many Figures and Designs | Enjoy the Aroma of Incense with a Miniature Buddha | A Cute and Lighthearted Beach Getaway | Draw Anything You Wish in the Sand | A Small Shrine to Provide Peace of Mind | Quietly Stack the Pebbles and Draw in the Sand | Soft Candlelight, Smooth Pebbles, White Sand: Three Forms of Relaxation | The Serenity of Buddhism, the Size of a Cellphone | Magnetic Sand: Build Your Garden in Three Dimensions |
Price | $20.48 | $39.99 | $18.99 | $29.99 | $39.95 | $28.98 | $34.99 | $18.86 | $9.99 | $30.99 |
Rakes | Long-handled rake, bamboo rake, broom | Pronged rake, pen rake, T rake | 1 | Grooming rake and digging shovel | 6 bamboo rakes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Rake and 2 shovels |
Extras | 2 ceramic cranes, polished stones, meditation booklet | Boat bridge and others | Rocks, incense, incense burner, 2 candles, sand, Buddha statue | Sand, sand pail, seashells, starfish, sun umbrella, beach chair, sandcastle | White sand, stones, "Zen" stone, 2 figurines | Sand, Buddha figure, lotus figures, incense burner | Sand, stacking stone tower | Sand, rocks, candle holder | Rocks, sand, 3 figurines | 4 magnets and iron powder |
Size | 9 x 9 in. | 9.4 in. diameter | 6.5 x 3.3 x 8.9 in. | 8 x 10 in. | 6.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 in. | 14 x 5 x 1.25 in. | 8.2 x 7.2 x 0.75 in. | 7 x 6.25 x 2.25 in. | 4 x 3 in. | 8.6 x 2.75 x 0.6 in. |
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If you want a really smooth surface to work with, see if the set includes a giant T-shaped rake. Or, if you want to design your own patterns–drawing out swirls or the petals of a flower–look for a pointed pen.
We know you’re tempted to go for fine grains that feel like silk under your fingers. But, remember, these gardens are desktop. Indoors. If the sand’s too light, it’ll fly out of the box at the slightest breeze. Bigger grains are heavier and easier to shape. It’s also a bonus if the set comes with extra sand because you do lose some over time.
If your desk looks like a tornado’s been through, then you’ll have to settle for a matchbox garden–smaller than 5 by 5 inches, maybe. If you’ve got the room though, bigger is better. There’s more space to rake and draw. We’ve found that gardens 7 by 7 inches and above are the most satisfying.
Circular ones are also lovely to draw on, and the lack of sharp edges somehow makes everything even more calming. But since you can’t push them up against walls, they take up the most space.
Sometimes, it takes more than a Zen garden to help you keep your cool. Here are some suggestions for other serenity-inducing products!
Household goods
Home electronics, PC, camera
Cosmetics and skincare
Food and drinks
Kitchen supplies
Clothing
Shoes
Accessories
Kids and baby
Interior and furniture
Hobbies
Outdoor
DIY and tools
Sports and fitness
Pets
Books, CDs, DVDs
Games
Cars and motorcycles
Gifts
Housing equipment and renovation
Smartphones and mobile phones
Mobile data
Investment and asset management
Credit cards and loans
Insurance
Music
Smartphone applications