Exploring New Activities - Making a Terrarium
I love the simple joy of gardening—repotting, propagating, and waking up to a fresh bloom or a burst of new growth. Those little moments connect me to nature and give my mind exactly the kind of calm it needs.
This week, I stumbled into a new inspiration that adds a whole new twist to my usual plant routine: terrarium making. It blends two of my favorite hobbies—thrifting and gardening—and suddenly I’m wondering why I didn’t try this sooner.
I’ll share the materials I used at the end of this post, but first, the fun part.
I’m thrilled with how my terrarium turned out, and honestly, it was much easier than I expected.
How I got started:
I’ve been hunting through every thrift store I visit for a glass container with a lid. The lid mattered because I wanted a humid terrarium—something that stays warm and cozy inside. I finally found the perfect one while on vacation in Tunkhannock, PA.
There are two main terrarium styles:
Arid terrariums with an open top, usually filled with cacti or air plants
Humid terrariums with a lid, perfect for moisture‑loving plants
Once I had the container, I went searching for supplies and plants that felt bright and cheerful. I want this terrarium to live on my kitchen island and replace the fresh flowers I usually buy, so color was key.
I visited a few garden stores to find exactly what I wanted, then divided the plants because the pots were larger than what the terrarium needed.
Plants I used:
Moss
Pink Nerve Plant
Dragon’s Tongue
Mother of Thousands
String of Bananas
Estimated cost: $40–$50
If you want to make your own, here’s a simple supply list to get you started:
Glass container options:
There’s also a complete kit option I haven’t tried yet, but it looks promising if you want a one‑and‑done approach.
Hope you find inspiriation for exploration and learning!
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