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Winter 2015

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florarium

Dear Friend,

Our last conversation on Skype was unsuccessful because the Internet connection was very bad. I tried to talk about my new idea. This florarium! A florarium is a beautiful and unique thing for your home decor.

This florarium is a tiny indoor garden in a bottle or container. This is the best way to add green space without the aid of an external garden or city. A florarium can be made easily. It is the best project for children. It needs very little watering. In fact, as soon as that florarium is ready, you only need to water it 2-3 times a year. It's nice to see how your garden grows in a container.

By the way, Canadians call this thing "terrarium". Why? I don' t know. A terrarium is a place for snakes in my language. Unbelievable!

So, how do you make a florarium?

Do not worry. My version is very simple.

To start the job you need:

  • a glass container,
  • soil,
  • small plants (Choose the kinds of plants that will be small in size or that grow very slowly; for example, succulents)
  • decor.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Clean your container. Before starting the container must be dry.
  2. Add water to soil. The soil must be humid but not wet.
  3. Put the soil in the container. Fill 1/3 of the container.
  4. Set plants accurately (as you wish).
  5. Put the terrarium in a place where there is enough light.
  6. Add decor.

Best wishes,

Ganna