A TERRARIUM IS LIKE a snapshot of nature. Each one a miniature planted world with the power to evoke a pocket rainforest, a slice of desert or even a beach. Diane Larson is queen of the terrarium ...

Inside, a forest is breathing. It “rains” without clouds. Moisture rises, fogs the glass, and falls back like a soft drizzle.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. If between the pandemic and the Iowa winter you're going a little stir-crazy, here's a bit of garden ...

Discover how to replenish your terrarium. Store-bought ones aren't necessarily made to last, but you can double its lifespan in just a few steps. Here's how.

A bioactive terrarium is more than just a pretty plant display—it’s a miniature, self-regulating ecosystem. By combining plants, moss, and a clean-up crew of isopods and springtails, you can mimic ...

Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. In addition ...

Q: I’d like to create a terrarium for small tropical plants. What type of container, plants, and materials should I use? A: A terrarium can be landscaped as a particular habitat, like a tropical ...

What if you could capture indoors a living vignette of what you see outdoors, along a hiking trail at, say, Myakka River State Park—plant life organically intertwining, varietals intermixed, all ...

The benefits of houseplants are well-documented by now: fresher air, greater productivity, better mental health, and more. Wishing you had a bit of greenery right about now? That’s where terrariums ...

Bioactive terrariums are more than just a pretty display—they’re living, self-sustaining worlds in miniature. What sets them apart from simple planted terrariums is the addition of tiny inhabitants.

If you want to introduce a zen vibe into your home, consider a terrarium. Terrariums are an easy, natural way to enjoy more plants in your life, and according to the National Institutes of Health, ...