A fairy garden terrarium, using living moss from your own backyard, is a great way to bring the outdoors in, and makes a fabulous gift.
I love the look of moss growing around my yard. Some of it looks grass-like while other areas have these cute little mounding shapes. How fun would it be to bring a little of this green beauty inside to admire all year long.
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Supplies
Large Glass Jar with Lid
Small Rocks or Pebbles
Activated Charcoal
Potting Soil
Moss
Assorted Fairy Garden Accessories
Fairy Garden Terrarium
- Place some small rocks or pebbles in the bottom of the jar.
- Add some activated charcoal (found at pet stores) to help remove toxins and odors
- Next add a layer, about 1 inch thick, of potting soil (water it first)
Next add your living moss. I used real moss collected from my yard. You could use artificial moss for a purely decorative jar.
Mist the moss with a spray bottle and complete the look with a variety of mini fairy garden accessories.
Fairy Terrarium Care
Water Needs
Open the jar and mist the moss when it looks dry, about once a week, depending on the humidity level of your home. This should not be very often because the environment of a closed terrarium creates its own little ecosystem that is self watering. However, too much moisture can cause mold or other problems. If you notice a fair amount of condensation on the sides, remove the lid and let the terrarium dry out for a day or two.
Sun Needs
Place your terrarium somewhere with bright indirect sunlight or artificial light. The terrarium does not need direct sunlight, which make sense since it grows in the shade outdoors.
This Fairy Living Moss Garden is a fun little project to create and watch the moss grow. It’s a great way to bring a little of the outdoors in, so that you can enjoy a bit of gardening, even during the winter months. Wouldn’t this make a great gift?
Daphne says
I love this idea! I live with the desert on one side and the Colorado River on the other. Normal temperatures in the summer are in the low 100’s. Could it be outside in the shade? Anything above 110 I would take it inside, or what would you suggest?
Thank you,
Daphne
Patti Estep says
Hi Daphne,
If you see moss growing near you then I don’t see why you couldn’t try it. Shade would be the best area to try and I would keep an eye out on the moisture level. Misting the moss if it’s too dry and opening the lid if there is too much moisture. Good luck and let me know how it works out.