Terrariums are great if you want low-maintenance plants in your home. Plant them in any container you like, and when it comes to terrarium decor, let your imagination run wild! Add gnomes, ceramic mushrooms, or sea shells. First, learn how to make your very own terrarium then check out these super cute terrariums that you can easily replicate at home!

Instructions:

1. Pick an open or closed glass container.

2. Cover the bottom of the container with a 1 inch layer of pebbles or rocks to create drainage for your plants.

3. Add a thin layer of activated charcoal to keep the water fresh. It also prevents mold and bacteria from building up in your terrarium.

4. Add potting soil to your container.

5. Place your plants in your container along with any other decorations you like.

Now that you know how to make your own, check out these adorable terrariums:

1. Vintage Mini Greenhouse

We love this mossy vintage greenhouse! The mini mushrooms are so cute, and we love the oversized succulents. Check your local thrift store for these glass boxes/mini greenhouses.

2. Pickle Jar Terrarium

If you can’t find the perfect glass jar, why not try a pickle jar? Pick some moss from outside and place them inside your jar. Put it on a windowsill and watch your mini plants grow!

3. Light Bulb Terrarium

If you like recycling, try your hand at making a mini terrarium inside a light bulb. Make more than one and arrange them in a group using different plants and decor for each one.

4. Fish Bowl Terrarium

If you want a large terrarium, try using a fish bowl. They come in many different sizes and shapes for any kind of terrarium you want to make.

5. Cake Stand Terrarium

Take that cake stand you have lying around and turn it into a terrarium! What’s great about cake stands is that the lid acts like a greenhouse, holding in moisture and allowing your plants to thrive!

6. Spice Jar Terrarium

If you want an extra tiny terrarium, use a spice jar. It’s perfect for mini plants and little pieces of moss.

7. Cactus Terrarium

Bring a piece of the desert into your home with a cactus terrarium. Arrange mini cactuses, stones, and sand to create your very own desert utopia.

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These soft cranberry scones are made with kitchen cupboard staples, and are quick to whip up for breakfast or brunch. You can spread them with butter or jam, and even dip them in your tea or coffee. In this recipe we used cranberries, but you can use blueberries or strawberries as well. Remember, when mixing the dough, don’t over-mix or you’ll end up with a hard, dense scone.

Soft Cranberry Scones

These cranberry scones make the perfect Sunday breakfast or brunch. Quick to prepare and bake, they’re great for unexpected guests!

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter
• 3 tbsp 3% milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 tsp coarse sugar

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In another bowl, combine milk and 2 tbsp of the beaten egg. Add to the crumb mixture and until just moistened.
3. Stir in cranberries.
4. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead gently a 6-7 times. Pat the dough into a 6 inch circle, and cut into 4 wedges.
5. Place the wedges onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with the remaining egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
6. Bake the scones at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with jam and butter.

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Succulents are beautiful plants that are very hardy and super easy to take care of. With their fat leaves and many different shapes, sizes, and colors, they look like they came straight out of a sci-fi movie! Here are our 10 favorite succulent varieties!

1. Kalanchoe ‘Pink Butterflies’

This gorgeous succulent is actually a hybrid of K. daigremontiana and K. delagoensis. It’s very drought tolerant and it produces hundreds of tiny plantlets on its leaves. Requires full sun to partial sun and water when the soil begins to feel dry.

2. Orostachys iwarenge ‘Dunce Caps’ 

Dunce caps is an unusual succulent that comes from China, and it’s definitely one of our favorites! Its leaves come in purple, blue, and green tones. This succulent needs full sun and produces orange and white flowers in the fall.

3. Crassula ‘Calico Kitten’ 

This is a succulent that’ll look great in a hanging basket. It has small leaves that trail from the pot as the plant matures. This plant loves full sun, and when watering, make sure you let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

4. Spiral Aloe 

This plant is very hardy, and it is native to Africa. Give it full sun or light shade and water it only once in a while. Make sure it has well-draining soil, too.

5. Pachyphytum oviferum ‘Moonstone’

Moonstones have round, pale-lavender-grey leaves and they produce flowers in spring. It thrives in cool temperatures and dry conditions. Place it in a sunny spot and only water it when the soil feels dry to the touch.

6. Echeveria ‘Afterglow’ 

This beautiful plant needs full sun and regular watering. Make sure it has well-draining potting soil, as the roots can rot if kept too wet.

7. Lithops ‘Living Stones’

No, they’re not rocks, but succulents! These plants resemble stones, and come in many varieties and colors. Some even produce beautiful flowers. To care for these out-of-this-world plants, they need very little water and a partly-sunny spot to thrive in.

8. Sedum morganium ‘Burrow’s Tail’ 

Burrow’s tail looks best in a hanging planter. Its branches can grow up to two feet long, and in the summer it produces red, yellow, or white flowers. It needs full sun and regular watering in summer. In the winter, water only once a month.

9. Moraea tortilis ‘Spiral Grass’ 

We’re sure you’ve never seen this succulent before! A great and unusual addition to any garden or home, Spiral Grass is native to South Africa. The leaves can grow up to 15 cm tall and it has white or purple-blue flowers in spring to late summer. It needs plenty of sunlight and moderate water.

10. Sempervivum ‘Virgil’ 

This purple beauty is a fast grower, and it thrives in full sun and little water.

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