A mason or Kilner-style jar is a great container for a terrarium for a few reasons. The wide mouth makes it easier to put the plants in and the lid allows you to access your plants for maintenance ...

Get creative and repurpose glass jars, vases, or bottles from around your house. Thrift stores and garage sales are treasure troves for unique glass pieces, often for just $1-$5. Plus, by reusing or ...

Bury your plant into the soil you've added to the terrarium. (You may need to use some long tweezers to do this). Finally, add some water to it to keep the soil moist then seal the jar.

Mr Newell has made terrariums in small containers such as glass phials and apothecary jars, as well as putting larger plants in fish bowls. Because of how small some of the terrariums are ...