Why Terrarium Building Is Going to Be Your New Favourite Thing

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So, what is a terrarium?
What are the benefits of building a terrarium?
Try one of our London terrarium classes
DIY terrarium making online. How does it work?

If you love a bit of greenery in your home or would like to nurture some new little plant pals, our online terrarium experiences might be your new favourite thing! Or, if you're heading into the capital, why not try one of our London terrarium classes.

Whether you already have a little jungle going on or if you’re new to the world of houseplants, terrariums are a wonderful way to introduce new indoor plants to your home.

As well as being beautiful little environments of foliage to enjoy looking at, terrariums are also very fun to make and once you get started, you’ll want to keep on creating more! Making a terrarium is a relaxing and mindful activity and once you’ve made one, you can enjoy watching it thrive and grow for many years to come.

Someone picks a plant to go in there succulent terrarium.

So, what is a terrarium?

A terrarium is a collection of plants in glass jars, all contained within a single environment that you can keep in your home. Glass terrariums are popular as they show off the green leafy pals you've planted inside. The glass also keeps in moisture, helping to cultivate the ideal climate. Terrariums make a lovely addition to a coffee table, a sunny windowsill or a desk, and once you've got them set up, they are super easy to maintain.

If you’re short on space, a mini terrarium is a lovely way to bring some greenery into your home, and it’ll keep thriving throughout the year, meaning that in the bareness of winter you’ll still have some flourishing greenery to keep you going.

You can always buy a terrarium ready-made, but if you're interested in some green thumb indoor activities you can also learn how to make a terrarium by hand. No worries if you're a beginner, our virtual class will support you through the layering of soil, picking the best terrarium plants, and caring for your garden in a jar. You can also get a terrarium kit full of everything you need to make it even easier.

A glass terrarium full of green plants on a work desk.

What are the benefits of building a terrarium?

Terrariums are super cute and can really spruce up any shelf, table or desk to no end with the thriving collection of pretty plants inside. One big benefit of crafting your own DIY terrarium is that you’ll have a lovely new addition to your home or workplace. Put your terrarium on your work-from-home desk, take it off to your workspace and introduce it to your colleagues, stick it on your coffee table, pop it on your bedside cabinet, your dining table or your windowsill - the possibilities are endless! As long as there’s some natural light, your lovely little terrarium pal will be happy.

The process of actually building a terrarium is very therapeutic. If you need a little mood boost or some fun things to do at home, terrarium making is a really great option. It's a mindful DIY project that will immerse you in luscious foliage and can help you get creative in a new way. Many of us have been exploring different ways to express our imagination, and it can sometimes feel like you've tried it all. So if you're on the lookout for a way to stay entertained on rainy days at home, making a terrarium might just be what you need. You’ll get everything you need delivered to your door or supplied in the workshop, so there’s no need to scour the internet looking for terrarium supplies. Plus, your floristry teacher will guide you through every step of the terrarium building process, making sure you get the chance to add some unique flourishes to your plant kingdom and enjoy some much-needed creative escapism.

Another big plus of crafting a terrarium is that it's a great idea for any of your friendly get-togethers. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a hen do, or just a social meet up with your pals, terrariums could be a great way to change up your typical day and soak up some wellbeing benefits.

A person plants a some foliage into their DIY terrarium.

Try one of our London terrarium classes

If you're looking for fun things to do in the capital, one of our terrarium classes in London could be right up your foliage-filled street! Whether you live nearby and fancy branching out into a new exciting hobby in your local area or you're visiting London for the weekend and want to skip the usual city sightseeing and go straight to the local creative scene, London terrarium workshops are ideal!

Get together with your friends, teammates or loved ones and try a terrarium class as a group – you'll have a great time bonding over your luscious little terrarium plants and you'll all go home with a gorgeous miniature jungle to nurture.

Our London terrarium classes are all taught by experienced local florists and indoor gardening experts, so you can feel confident that you're in good green-fingered hands and that you'll learn a ton of cool tips about creating and taking care of your very own plant kingdom.

DIY terrarium making online. How does it work?

Making a DIY terrarium at home couldn’t be easier with a live online class and DIY kit. Just choose a date and time, book your spot and an expert floristry teacher will lovingly pack a charming plant craft box for you. This will be sent directly to your home so there’s no need to leave the house. You’ll get your terrarium kit well ahead of your class so you can take a look at your tools, equipment and plants in good time and start to get excited about your online class.

Once the time comes to begin your virtual experience, you’ll log in online and start to learn how to make a terrarium! All you need is your terrarium supplies by your side and your phone, laptop or tablet to watch your class on. You’ll be hosted by an expert florist from the UK who will guide you through the steps needed to make your terrarium. All of our teachers are really experienced with online teaching and are very talented at their specialist craft. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and your teacher will give you lots of tips to make sure your plants nestle well in your terrarium for the best results.

Making a terrarium with terrarium kits and a supportive online teacher is really popular because it is such a fun and different way to have a good time creating something special at home. Learning how to make a terrarium online means you can keep safe and comfy at home, and still express your creativity. By the end of your class you’ll have a gorgeous terrarium to display and look after. You’ll also have tons of new knowledge to use for future projects. You could even use your new skills and tips to show your friends and family how to make their own terrariums, or you could make some terrariums in secret to give as DIY gifts for loved ones.

Carve out some time for terrarium building this year, enjoy the meditative making process of crafting your pretty plant jungle, and add DIY terrarium making to your list of new favourite hobbies!

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