Get creative and repurpose glass jars, vases, or bottles from around your house. Thrift stores and garage sales are treasure ...

Ben Newell The mini ecosystems have been created inside many different glass objects, including fish bowls. Mr Newell has made terrariums in small containers such as glass phials and apothecary ...

"If there is no lid on your terrarium, you can use a glass plate on the top," Carr says. "Or if it's a narrow-necked bottle, use a lightbulb to block the opening and create extra humidity." ...

The materials you'll need are: a glass container ... Water the plants with a spray bottle. This way, they will be damp but not soaking wet. Place your terrarium in a location that receives ...