Sure, you can get your sweetie some flowers for Valentine's Day but how about raising the bar this year with something you made yourself? Terrariums are the perfect solution! Not only do they last longer than fresh flowers, they can also incorporate sentimental tokens and can be endlessly adapted to fit a range of decorating styles. We know what you are thinking — it sounds hard! We thought so too but after taking a terrarium tutorial from the owners of one of our favorite local floral and curiosity shops, Crimson Horticulture Rarities, we saw how easy (and fun!) it could be. Leigh Oakies and Allison Futeral prove that all it really takes is a few household items, a nearby garden and pet store, and some creativity. If we can do it, you can do it!
I love container gardening, so when I saw that my local grocery store had African Violets on sale for $2, I couldn't resist. In an effort to give my inexpensive plant a quick and luxurious home, I simply stuck it on a glass candy dish and covered it with a cheese/cake dome. I absolutely love the way my pretty purple plant looks in its lovely little terrarium — but especially so because it cost me less than a cup of coffee.
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