Carroll County Public Library Associate Mary Sadaka was at library headquarters when she saw a terrarium someone had made. “It was beautiful,” she said, and it sparked an idea. “I know kids love ...

Bolstered by the recent popularity of handmade and homemade crafts, terrariums are hotter now than they’ve been anytime since the 1970s — and terrarium designers are using everything from handblown ...

with Kate Bryant, she had no idea what a splash her "little book" would make. But it sold better than expected, got rave reviews and ended up as one of The New York Times Sunday Book Review's 100 ...

With terrariums, there are two choices. Either leave the terrarium open to the elements or close it up with a stopper. If you aren't a botanist, it isn't immediately obvious why you'd choose one ...

If you’ve ever had the feeling you’re paying too much for TV, you’re far from alone. Whether it’s the constant price gauging, or the simple fact that all TV was once free (albeit ad-supported), people ...

A terrarium is a miniature indoor garden, often in a sealed container, that can create a self-sustaining ecosystem. Build your terrarium by layering gravel, charcoal, and topsoil in a clear container ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Every once in a while you run into something that ...

Terrariums are perfect for low-maintenance greenery. With a little planning, a terrarium can become a self-sustaining ...

As winter closes in, there’s at least one place where plants will still grow: a terrarium. Here’s how to get started on yours. By Margaret Roach During the months when you can’t be outside working in ...