Summary: I'm going to show you how to build your own terrarium. Terrariums are mini indoor gardens that are perfect for people who want to decorate their home or office with houseplants, but don't have a lot of time to care for them. I love them because I can create a desert themed one with cacti and succulents or make a tropical themed one filled with plants like African violets and ferns.
Willi Evans Galloway loves to read, write, talk about, and teach people how to garden organically and grow their own food. For the past five years, she has worked as the West Coast...read more
eHow Article: How to Make a Terrarium
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justjackie said
on 4/7/2009 I love this idea! Can I make one of these in an open bowl or does it have to be a fishbowl? I have a bowl the size of the one used here but without the "ceiling" enclosure over the plants. I realize that I would have to pay more attention to the water levels in mine without the enclosure to lock in the evaporated water but would it still work?
justjackie said
on 4/7/2009 I love this idea! Can I make one of these in an open bowl or does it have to be a fishbowl? I have a bowl the size of the one used here but without the "ceiling" enclosure over the plants. I realize that I would have to pay more attention to the water levels in mine without the enclosure to lock in the evaporated water but would it still work?
Willi said
on 12/15/2008 You're right! It's best not to get water on African violet leaves. That was a mistake on my part. If you have a plant in your terrarium that doesn't like wet foliage, you can put water in a turkey baster and then apply the water right at the base of the plant.
gmt903 said
on 12/14/2008 I thought you couldn't get water on an African Violet's leaves. I'm confused.... she just poured the water right over top of it!
Carnelian said
on 9/23/2008 I have always wanted to build a Terrarium. Your steps make it look simple. Thank you!
Carnelian.