LEGO MOC - Modular Botanical Garden Build & Overview

This is a build & overview of the MOC modular botanical garden which uses 2x sets 41757 + 103 extra pieces. I've also included a free MOC for a pond bridge. I hope you like it!
For instructions, you may visit:
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reb.li/m/150854
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reb.li/m/152901

[@MayoHosko]

I know so many people where this is now their first friends set because it’s so good

[@brickartisan]

yes, it’s convinced many people to look at friends theme in a different way

[@JillianTurman-i7k]

I want to build this and am relatively new to mocs, how do I determine what extra pieces I need to order for the extra 103 pieces? I already have the 2 sets

[@brickartisan]

Hello, there are sites like rebrickable.com and bricklink.com that can help you. For example, you can see the details of the MOC here: rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-150854/Brick%20Artisan/modular-botanical-garden-modification-of-2x-sets-41757/#details The extra parts list would be shown here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JP1m7qeocyEbg-9lq5Jn_uOFmKl5Yhwd?usp=sharing You can also send me a DM so I can forward a guide to you on how to use the extra parts list on Bricklink to buy the parts needed.

[@ahchiu9]

This is such a great MOC! Very thoughtfully designed

[@brickartisan]

Thanks so much 😊

[@papermoonjournals]

This is my favorite MOC on the botanical garden set! Great ideas and improvements 🎉❤

[@mishti06]

I can't believe you can create something sooo amazing and there are STILL ppl who can find fault. You handle these comments with such a great spirit. Lego is about 'imagination', let's not forget that. In lego land...things don't always have to make sense or be truly accurate. Well done Kim. I finally got my sets and can't wait to do your build!!!

[@brickartisan]

Thank you so much. I know I can’t please everyone but as long as there are people who like what I’m making, I’ll continue to do ihe MOCs. I hope you enjoy building the botanical garden as well 😊

[@bavarianwolf3806]

where do you get this specific mini dolls you used here? Also, where can i find that church next to the garden on the left?

[@brickartisan]

The lady withthe pink dress is Hermoine from one of the LEGO Harry Potter sets (I think Advent Calendar). The chapel/church is a MOC that I did back in 2020 but I didn’t create instructions for it 😅

[@bavarianwolf3806]

@@brickartisan ok cause that little chapel looks cute, cause lego does not have churches

[@brickartisan]

@@bavarianwolf3806 Thanks. Maybe I’ll try to create instructions for it in the future

[@bavarianwolf3806]

@@brickartisan ok really nice work :) I will build it and maybe get harry potter figure for the other bench haha

[@lennynash8221]

I've been buying friends sets for a few years now, but this is one of, if not, the best set in the theme. Even if you just get it for the parts. Awesome MOC and great video 👍

[@brickartisan]

I fully agree that this is one of the best, if not the best, friends theme sets so far. Even if someone isn’t a fan of the friends theme, they cannot deny that this is a great set. thank you for watching the video 😊

[@lennynash8221]

@brickartisan For sure. 👍 thanks for sharing. I've subbed, can't wait to see what you do next.

[@OurTeslaModelXJourney]

I sorted the parts from the 2 sets into storage bins yesterday. Ready to start!

[@brickartisan]

Enjoy! 😊👍

[@OurTeslaModelXJourney]

@@brickartisan I decided to do a 48 across by 32 deep. I'll be making the sides that are waterfall two arches wide instead of one. I'm following your build with adjustments. So far so good! Of course this means more plants inside. I'll post a few pics on Rebrickable when it's done.

[@brickartisan]

@@OurTeslaModelXJourney that sounds great. Hope to see the pics soon 😊

[@jeremychurch5683]

So I downloaded your instructions last week and finished this the next day, and I absolutely love it! this is such a cool new piece, I was hoping you would have instructions out for it right away and you did, thank you so much and very well done! I set it in the middle of a 48 x 48 base plate and put a sidewalk in front and some landscaping around the sides and back and it looks stunning!

[@brickartisan]

Thank you for building it. It does look better on a larger landscape with more details 😊

[@jeremychurch5683]

It does, but your instructions were perfect, just enough extra parts to make it really awesome, but not too many to make it to where I didn’t want to attempt it. It’s got to be a tough decision on how many extra parts and if to add any at all, I know a lot of people, including myself like to build these from just two or three sets without extra parts but the few extra parts you add really completes these builds, you did a perfect job here, I looked at all the rest of the instructions out there, and these are easily the best for the botanical gardens.

[@brickartisan]

@@jeremychurch5683 thank you. I really appreciate that feedback. I do want to minimize the extra parts, eliminate if possible, when I do these re-designs. I always try to find a balance with wanting it to look good but go overboard and make it too expensive 😊

[@jeremychurch5683]

@@brickartisan so I also purchased your instructions and built the cozier home a few months ago. You really nailed it with that one, you took the essence of the original set and just made it so much better, it’s slots right in my modular lineup very nicely, thank you for all that you do, you’re awesome at this.

[@jeremychurch5683]

I’ll upload photos to rebrickable sometime in the next week when I get a chance.

[@accuratebrickinnovations]

Beautiful design! Thank you for sharing!

[@brickartisan]

Thank you as well 😊

[@A.Nellsechs69]

Love it This is what i wanted to do with the set This set is amazing

[@brickartisan]

Thank you 😊