A common misconception is that terrariums are care-free, that you can seal it and set it aside not giving it another thought. But that is simply not the case. I’m not saying that terrarium care needs to be difficult, but there should be a regular maintenance schedule to keep the plants housed within healthy and happy ..read more

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Even though I could probably go on and on about why I think terrariums are essential to your mental health, I'm going to condense it into 5 main ways they are good for the soul. Gives You a Purpose Feel a Sense of Accomplishment Creates a Peaceful Atmosphere Connects You to Nature Inspires Gratitude ..read more

Leaves that follow the light: you may have noticed this phenomenon before, perhaps in your garden or houseplants, maybe even in your terrarium. You may have assumed it is because the plant needed a brighter location, and while this can sometimes be true there is another more basic reason plants stretch toward a light source and the process is called phototropism ..read more

Recently I sat down with Maria Failla from Bloom and Grow Radio to talk about the differences and similarities between terrariums, paludariums, and vivariums as well as how to make and care for them. Listen to the entire episode on your favorite podcast player ..read more

Less is more when it comes to fertilizing your plants. The true source of food is light, which is a concept uncommon among most of us. Added nutrients have their place, but not 1st place.  ..read more

Did you know that the very first terrarium was created by accident? In 1829 Dr. Ward, a naturalist, set up an experiment that had nothing to do with plants, but they soon became the main focus ..read more

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