With winter still making it’s presence known here in the northeast, I’ve decided to put my gardening desires to good use indoors. Today’s DIY project is all about creating a simple woodland terrarium that will bring stunning-lush shades of green into your home. I’m crazy for all the beautiful neutral shades of green found in nature, they really go with just about anything. Ok, enough design talk let’s jump right into this project.
*glass terrarium*apothecary terrarium*close-up terrarium*glass terrarium*multiple terrariums*mushrooms*
Materials
It takes just a few simple materials to get started. First off, we will need air tight kitchen canisters, recycled jars, or old apothecary containers. Ikea has some inexpensive glass canisters, or if you are like me and store everything ball jars, try these from Fishs Eddy. Next on the material’s list is: moss and horticulture charcoal. The charcoal will help to absorb excess moisture as well as eliminate odors. Don’t skip that step it’s important! Choose the plants for your terrarium wisely. Plants like ferns and english ivy that thrive in moist environments are the best choice. Try and stay away from the succulents, as they tend to rot from all the humidity. Oh, and you’ll need just a bit of potting soil.
Process
1. Cover the bottom of your container with the horticulture charcoal.
2. Put in a thin layer of potting soil (no more than an inch thick).
3. Add your plants in.
4. Cover the soil with a sheet or clump of moss.
5. Lastly spritz with some water and cover. You are done!
See how easy that was and the result is just stunning. To take your terrarium to the next design level, try adding in some fun accessories. Mini mushrooms are my accessory of choice, but these doves are pretty fabulous as well.
How about you guys, what kind of garden projects keep you busy during the winter?
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I love your idea of making seed pots out of newspaper. That is a great idea!!! I like buying african violets from Home Depot and grouping them together in antique chambers pots for a splash of color this time of the year. They bloom a long time which is also very rewarding.