A terrarium is a great way to keep the freshness of the spring and summer months in your home all year long. When I told most of my friends and family that I was going to make a terrarium, know one knew what I was talking about. You’ve surely seen them before, just never knew what one was. Here’s a set from the blog, Ohdeedoh
. These little gardens are so cool and add a “just so” touch to your home decor; not so sterile.
I wasn’t able to show you how to make a terrarium (The funds are low, as I was a Black Friday victim this past week), so I am going to tell you how to make your own terrarium with some personal touches you can throw in.
1. You’ll need to find a large glass jar (think cookie jar) or vase. If you’re going with a vase, make sure that the opening is small, and if you are using a jar, you’ll need the lid. 
. The small mouth vase is the work of designer Paula Hayes.
2. Next you’ll need to lay down layers of:
a. rock or gravel (gives the roots something to grab onto)
b. carbon rock (keeps bacterias, molds and fungi out of your terrarium)
c. soil (to grow your plants!)
These should all be about the same amount, and when put together, should fill about one-third of the container.
3. Then simply plant your greenery of choice! High humidity plants do best in a small mouth vase. (Just ask the garden attendant if you’re unsure) You can plant as many as you like as long as they have enough room to grow without touching the sides of the container.
4. Water with 1-3 oz. Remember: Once you put water in, you can’t take it out! So add slowly!
You can add personal fun touches! Stick a bamboo or a stick in your terrarium and glue a little decorative bird on it. Or for the kid in you, stick a toy dinosaur or bugs next to the plants. If you really hop on the nature theme, you can even put a lizard in it!
Just make sure that you keep the terrarium in bright light, but NOT in direct sunlight! You will literally cook your plants!
You can find all of your container and decorative supplies at Hobby Lobby and all of your planting supplies at Lowe’s Garden Center
Enjoy Spring all year long!
