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- DIY Glass TerrariumsAvid gardeners and outdoor lovers tend to mope all winter long because of the lack of greenery around them, but there's an easy way to fix that! Indoor plants give any space a lively splash of green, and terrariums aren't just beautiful—<a href="http://inhabitat.com/how-to-make-your-own-terrarium/" target="_blank">they're fun to make too</a>. Any glass container can be transformed into a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/miniature-star-wars-terrariums-bring-far-away-galaxies-into-your-home/" target="_blank">terrarium</a>, from a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-make-an-enchanting-terrarium-necklace-to-keep-or-give-as-a-gift/" target="_blank">tiny glass pendant</a> to a 50-gallon fish tank, so you can have several all around your home in all shapes and sizes, with an assortment of different plants inside! Read on to learn how you can make your own today.1
- Leaning TerrariumTerrariums don't have to be vertical! Apothecary jars are perfect for turning on their sides to create unique scenes.2
- Terrarium SceneModel railway figurines add whimsy to your scenes.3
- Hen and Chicks"Hen and Chicks" succulents come in many different hues, and are perfect low-maintenance plants.4
- Carnivorous Plants TerrariumCarnivorous plants like miniature Venus flytraps or pitcher plants pull double duty: they're beautiful, AND they'll eat your fruit flies.5
- Terrarium in a Brandy SnifterCreate little mushrooms with glow-in-the-dark Sculpey for some fun nighttime effects.6
- Pixie Cup Lichen and MossLichens like these Pixie Cups are perfect for cooler spaces. Just add a unicorn figurine to make some magic happen.7
- Cow TerrariumPlastic animal figurines can be found in most toy stores, so you can have your own herd of grazing cuties.8
- Peperomia ProstrataPeperonium succulents have rose-like buds.9
- Deer TerrariumAnimal figurines can also be found in online terrarium supply shops.10
- Terrarium NecklaceSmall test tubes filled with tiny pebbles, soil and a pinch of moss make perfect necklaces (and are great as gifts).11
- Collection of TerrariumsArrange different-sized terrariums together for beautiful effect.12
- Deer TerrariumPlants are remarkably versatile, and you can rest assured that there are plenty of species ideal for your space. Just like observing a garden to ensure that you'll plant the right varieties that'll thrive in the light, shadow, and humidity there, observe the room in which you're planning to keep your terrarium(s) so you can determine which plants to use. When it comes to choosing a container, the sky really is the limit: I've used brandy snifters, mason jars, aquariums, and even glass teacups for mine, and a quick trip to the thrift store can provide you with several great containers for this project....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/diy-how-to-make-your-own-green-terrarium/'>READ ARTICLE</a>13