Building a Terrarium

 

 

As the dog days of summer set in you may want to move your gardening ventures indoors. What better way to do this than to build a terrarium? This is a great activity to do with kids too, but I must warn you building terrariums can become additive. The good thing is that these miniature gardens can be made quickly and inexpensively, often using things you already have at home.

To get started you’ll need the following items:

·         A clear container

·         Gravel or sand

·         Charcoal (optional)

·         Sphagnum moss (optional)

·         Soil

·         Small plants

·         Scissors

·         Paper towels or small paint brush

·         Spray bottle with water

·         Decorations: miniatures to create scenes, river rocks, pebbles, craft sticks, etc. (optional)

 Containers

Choosing your container can be lots of fun. Most likely you have one you can use at home. Get creative with choosing containers. Think bottles, fish bowls, jars, etc. You can even upcycle a two liter soda bottle into a planter. To use a soda bottle, cut off the bottom half four-six inches from the bottom and then follow the steps below. To close container, slide top of bottle over the bottom. If it is too tight, make a small 1/2 inch slit at top of bottom wall. Full article