What kind of container works best for a terrarium? Unless you are creating a succulent terrarium, which I’d argue is more of a planter than a self-contained ecosystem, an ideal terrarium container is made of clear glass and has a lid. Pretty simple, right? Anything from a miniature perfume bottle to a giant carboy, demijohn, or aquarium could work. The container’s height and the size of its opening will influence your decision when choosing what to plant inside. Or vice versa—if you want to plant a tall alocasia, you’re not going to use that 4” spice jar in the first pic. Narrow openings are tricky, but we have plenty of tricks to share! The next workshop is already sold out (yay, thank you!), and there is another coming up on December 5. We love upcycling (obviously), but you can spend hundreds on your container if you want. Melinda has a few at @thymeandplaceslc if you need one. Whatever you choose, just wash it really well before you get started.

Ideas for containers

01 : Vintage canisters

02 : Old bottles

03 : Science vessels

04 : Recycled food jars