It might be rare to see the original oversized French garden cloches protecting delicate winter greens in the outdoor garden, but glass cloches still have their place on mantelpieces and bookshelves inside. Whether you use your glass cloche to protect an african violet or a delicate maiden hair fern, here are ten options for your indoor garden:
Above: This handblown Glass Bell Cloche with a glass tray is among the largest in the group at 14 inches high with a diameter of 9.75 inches. Available from Terrain for $128.
Above: A round cloche with glass base, this Glass Cloche with Tray is $17.99 from Amazon. It measures 7.25 inches tall with a 7-inch diameter.
Above: At 15 inches tall and 9.5 inches in diameter, this Jumbo Glass Cloche is the largest of the bunch. It comes with a glass base; $43.99 from Amazon.
Above: Designed to cover a candle, we think this small glass Candle Cloche from Farmhouse Pottery could be just right for a diminutive plant specimen. Made with a pottery base; $65 from Madesmith.
Above: A Smith & Hawken Glass Dome Cloche measures 8.8 inches by 11.5 inches and has a metal base; $23 from Target.
Above: If you prefer your cloche without a knob on top, the Glass Cloche with Galvanized Metal Plate might fit the bill. It's 7.5 inches tall with a diameter of 4.5 inches and is $40 from The Garden Gate.
Above: Another knobless option, 1920s French Glass Cloches have wooden bases and come in three different sizes; from $69 to $99 at Restoration Hardware.
Above: Maybe best of all, Etsy reliably has vintage shops stocked with glass cloches. This Large Vintage Glass Cloche Dome is $32 from The Vintage Road 2 Retro.
Above: For a labware-inspired cloche, the Cone Cloche is available on sale from Wisteria for $89.25.
Above: For a cloche with a little breathing room, try the Glass Cloche by London Garden Trading; $29.97 from Not on the High Street.
Looking for what you can do with your new cloche? See Gardening 101: How to Make a Closed Terrarium and Shopper's Diary: Tiny Worlds Under Glass at Twig Terrarium.