Here are more terrariums made by Ali. You can see his first page here. He has two goals when it comes to making terrariums. First they have to be aesthetically pleasing and secondly they have to be hardy and easy to take care of. This is all about selecting great containers and using plants that are hardy and easy to take care of. My thanks to Ali for his wonderful contributions!

Here is a zen like zebra plant terrarium that Ali has made. (haworthia fasciata) It is a great example of how simplicity really works well in a terrarium.

The next one is an exquisite terrarium with a gorgeous glass container. Ali has displayed this one at the International Plant and Flowers exhibition in Tehran. The plants are: fitonia, begonia, and zebrina

The New Terrarium: Creating Beautiful Displays for Plants and Nature

In The New Terrarium , Tovah Martin, one of America's favorite gardeners, introduces you to the whimsical yet practical world of gardens under glass-a no-fuss way to bring snippets of nature indoors. Wherever you are, in whatever little time you have, terrariums are the perfect tool for nature lovers and gardeners everywhere.

Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds

Easy to make and a wonder to behold, jewel-like terrariums are winning over a new generation of crafters and gardeners. From the simplest of combinations, like a single bromeliad paired with tiny fragments of driftwood in a miniature globe, to incredibly intricate worlds of stones and bones, feathers and ferns, terrariums today marry gardening, fine-art, science, and a touch of modern whimsy, and they are the latest craze in crafting and indoor gardening.

Terrarium Craft is the first step-by-step project book for this new audience. Authors and nursery owners Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant offer up everything a beginning terrarium crafter needs to get started, from advice about tools and materials, information about plant choices and simple maintenance tips. 50 unique projects offer fantastical inspiration alongside easy-to-follow instructions and ingredients lists. From the nature-inspired combination of blue-tinted echevaria and a milky-white shell to the darkly beautiful pairing of pyrite, black moss, and begonias, there's a terrarium for every taste and style.

New: Terrarium Accents: I have a selection of miniature accents to add to your terrarium. And I have a few ideas that you might like including using crystals in your terrarium.

Fern in a bottle - the accidental terrarium

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