Terrariums
Terrariums just might be the original tiny green gardens. Whether under glass or just living inside it, terrariums bring a bit of the outside in. They can house a single plant or can recreate an entire ecosystem. On Tiny Green Gardens, we share our adventures in creating terrariums, maintaining them and other helpful information to create your own.
Unlike many of the other sites talking about terrariums, we’ll keep you updated as to how our’s is faring. After all, anyone can make a beautiful display of plants if they don’t care it they live much longer than it takes to photograph them.
Featured Terrarium Posts
- What is a Terrarium – Part I
- What are Terrariums – Part II
- Vivariums
- What you need to build a terrarium
- How to build a terrarium
- 5 Common Terrarium Mistakes
All Terrarium Posts

Frosted Fern
Filed under: Miniature Plants Terrariums
All it took was the question, “What is the plant in that picture?” and off I went to find out. It appears to be a frosted fern. While not truly a fern, it is a most interesting plant. Learn about caring for one and where to buy a frosted fern.

Gnats and little white balls
Filed under: Terrariums
Ack, my two moss terrariums are being invaded – one by fungus gnats and the other by mysterious white spheres in dirt. Might have a fix for one at least.

My Miracle Gro Had Fungus Gnats
Filed under: Terrariums
My Miracle Grow dirt came with something extra. Ideas for getting rid of fungus gnats in terrariums and other houseplants.

5 Common Terrarium Mistakes
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5 common terrarium mistakes and some advice on how to avoid making them. Don’t let your plants turn into a pile of goo because you did not do your homework.

Making a Terrarium – Where to Buy the Supplies
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Planning on making a terrarium? Don’t run all over town like we did to find the supplies you’ll need, we’ll show you the one place you can get everything.