Terrariums! They’ve always popped up on my socials and my sister gifted me a simple little corked bottle a couple of years ago (which is still going strong btw) and it, well, sparked a new hobby. I have been collecting bottles of all sorts from consumed spirits to candle holders and then sourcing funky glass containers from the thrift stores on the cheap. I then tried throwing in some soil base and leafy greens and viola… failure. I then tried a simple little kit that I got cheap off of Amazon, used the ingredients and followed the directions and surprise… failure, again. So I realized it is more than just throwing plants in a sealed container hoping for the best so I dug in deep. Googling galore, articles sought and read, and of course YouTube and it’s countless tutorials. Bought the right ingredients, made the right mixes, found the right plants, and even ordered some springtails (more on that later).
So I tried again and this time… success!
I planted three different types of containers and they’ve been going strong for over a month now and I coulnd’t be happier!
Although the focus on creativity seems it should be via some sort of media like acrylic, pencil, or some type of craft, I think this whole terrarium venture is creative… it is creating a whole other universe, in a bottle, to perservere. Creations to follow! Peace and hope, Kelly