Terrariums - The outdoors indoors.

[TeeDee]

I've been recently inspired by Terrariums - the notion of bringing a little sliver of what we seek and look for in the outdoor world may provide some calming influence to those of us that tend to drive a desk for a living.

I was also interested to see that one can create Fungi based pieces. So I thought I would share.

Anyone played with Terrariums?

 

[Nice65]

I haven’t, but I’ve been inspired. I remember some my parents friends having them, but none as perfect as this one.

 

[TeeDee]

My mother used to have two of those large Carboys - never planted them up however.

Anyway - terrarium design has come a fair way!!

 

[Broch]

Why do I suddenly have a desire to go find an old wide-mouthed glass jar?

I used to make miniature gardens with moss and rocks and stuff when I was a kid - nothing as good as that though. I still have a book with 'how to' in it somewhere!

 

[TeeDee]

Why do I suddenly have a desire to go find an old wide-mouthed glass jar?

I used to make miniature gardens with moss and rocks and stuff when I was a kid - nothing as good as that though. I still have a book with 'how to' in it somewhere!

They would be kinda cool sat there on the desk , wouldn't they?

 

[Broch]

I guess it's a bit like bonsai. I really like the moving water addition though.
I'm going to have a delve around my old lab glassware tomorrow

 

[Tengu]

And there was me wanting to fill it up with shells, pebbles and marbles...

 

[Robbi]

Ideal world for a small lizard

 

[Stew]

I have this sat in a cupboard (just took the pic now)

Problem is there’s nowhere that would be acceptable at home and my office window I’ve put one way film on the window so probably blocks too much sunlight.

 

[TeeDee]

Beautiful tiny world scene.

 

[Mesquite]

This chap started a little while ago with his

 

[Mesquite]

Problem is there’s nowhere that would be acceptable at home and my office window I’ve put one way film on the window so probably blocks too much sunlight.

Your office window would probably be an ideal spot for it Stew because, from what I little know about terrariums, you don't want them in direct sunlight as it can scorch the plants.

So long as it's getting light it ought to be fine and that bottle would look really cool with a little world growing in it

 

[Stew]

Your office window would probably be an ideal spot for it Stew because, from what I little know about terrariums, you don't want them in direct sunlight as it can scorch the plants.

So long as it's getting light it ought to be fine and that bottle would look really cool with a little world growing in it

I might give it a try then!

I also have this damaged still that I thought could be an interesting ant farm.

 

[TeeDee]

I might give it a try then!

I also have this damaged still that I thought could be an interesting ant farm.

Thats going to confuse the hell out of any Police officer if its loaded up with green things.

 

[Kav]

One of the original rides at Disneyland features a boat ride from a whales mouth through a Wind in the Willows tour of miniature homes on the bank.
My LAST visit, in full dress USCG uniform saw a 18 something attendant INSIST on grabbing my elbow to assist in boarding, spooking me and sending her into the dangerous waters of One meter depth.
I always thought an estate with such a miniature waterway would be beyond cool

 

[Broch]

OK, I've searched, and I realise I disposed of some of my old lab glass

The best contender I have is otherwise gainfully employed




However, I think one of these two should be suitable - mug for scale!

 

[TeeDee]

OK, I've searched, and I realise I disposed of some of my old lab glass

The best contender I have is otherwise gainfully employed

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However, I think one of these two should be suitable - mug for scale!

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I think the second are better options as the light defracts in the first and surely a large part of this is the ability to clearly see the plant life.

That being said - the large carboy on the left will require some mighty long tweezers and hand eye skill to make the most of.

I have managed to score myself a 20" x 10 " display cloche for the same purposes.

Glad this thread is generating some interest and traction - maybe we need a show and tell of our final productions.

 

[Broch]

Glad this thread is generating some interest and traction - maybe we need a show and tell of our final productions.

Yep, but don't hold your breath

 

[TeeDee]

What is this fluid Broch?

 

[Broch]

2022 Sloe Gin (it looks light 'cos of the window behind it).