A decorative miniature garden apparatus and kit is provided. The decorative miniature garden of the present invention may at least include a plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer perimeter forming an edge. An opening is formed through the plate and is sized to receive a plant within. The upper surface and the lower surface of the plate may include at least one decoration depicting a miniature garden scene or outdoor screen. A plant may be placed within a container and the plate may be placed within the container so that the plant is protruding through the opening.
