Put old glass jars to good use with this fun and simple Terrarium course, that you can do at home.

Learn how to create your own terrarium using a household jar with Emma Sibley, founder of London Terrariums.

With UNLIMITED ACCESS 24/7, you’ll be able to drop in and out of the course at your own pace, and refer back to it anytime. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Expertly clean and prepare your jar
Combine pebble, moss and plants in the optimum quantities
Select and use specialist terrarium-making equipment and materials
Understand how terrariums create their own water-cycle and self contained ecosystem
Care for your finished terrarium
Make professional standard terrariums from household jars

Terrariums expert Emma will share with you her foolproof step-by-step method, so you can make your own professional terrariums at home.

She will also share with you top care tips and common mistakes to avoid, so you can keep your terrarium healthy and happy. With this course + kit, you'll learn a life-long skill and enjoy making your own custom terrarium from scratch, for the same price as buying a ready-made one.

What's in the kit?

The kit contains specialist terrarium making equipment which can be used time and time again, and the supplies you need to create one terrarium:

1 Fittonia Albivenis plant and one other plant (usually ivy or fern)
Moss
25g activated charcoal
Extra long tweezers
Handmade cork stick
Handmade sponge brush (approx 30cm)

Postage for this kit costs £6 to the UK (worldwide postage charges apply).

Try our free course taster

This course is ideal for beginners, and for anyone looking to gain confidence to make their own terrariums at home. Why not try our free course taster: Taking care of your terrarium, to help you decide if this is the right course for you.

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Course curriculum

Introduction and Meet the Maker

What you'll make
Meet Emma Sibley
Terrariums: A Short History

What you’ll need

The Science of Terrariums
Selecting Your Plants

Step 1: The Wrapped Knot

Step 1: How to Make a Funnel

Step 2: Clean the Vessel

Step 3: Funnel Stones into the Vessel

Step 4: The Activated Charcoal

Step 5: Add Compost

Step 6: Preparing the Plants

Step 7: Adding the Plants

Step 8: Add Moss and Stones (optional)

Your Finished Terrarium and Top Tips

What do I need for this course?

Why not order a kit with everything you need to get started right away? Alternatively, you can source the required materials from most garden centres. Contact us for advice if you’re unsure of where to find these items or post in our support Facebook Group.

Materials:

1 Fittonia Albivenis plant and one other plant (usually ivy or fern)
Moss
25g activated charcoal
Extra long tweezers
Handmade cork stick
Handmade sponge brush (approx 30cm)
Funnel (to be made from your plant pot)

Plus, you’ll need these common household items:

2 litre Clip top jar (e.g. Kilner jar with the rubber seal removed from the lid)
Compost
Garden gravel
Teaspoon
Green gardening stick (support stick)
Water spray bottle
Water
Kitchen roll or toilet roll
Scissors

Course preview

Is this course suitable for beginners?

This terrarium is easy to complete and suitable for every level. Creating your own simple plant hanger is made easy with step-by-step guidance and tips by expert maker Emma Sibley of London Terrariums. From understanding the science behind these self-sustaining ecosystems to the best techniques for building your terrarium, Emma provides top tips and easy-to-follow directions that will allow your terrarium to thrive.

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Meet your instructor, Emma Sibley from London Terrariums

Emma says, "Fundamentally, it's not only about creating aesthetically beautifully objects. For us it is the deeper fascination with how plants behave and the exciting part terrariums play in the history of horticulture."

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