Terrarium Gardening for Kids: Fun and Learning in a Miniature World

Want to quickly uplift your spirits and connect to the magic in life? Make a terrarium garden with a child. Kids have a unique, imaginative view of the world, and creating a terrarium together opens a window into their Wonderland, where time stands still, and fun prevails. Even better, terrarium gardening teaches children a wide variety of valuable skills and life lessons.

Inspiring Young Gardeners: Logan’s Dinosaur Terrarium

The dinosaur-themed terrarium garden pictured here was created by 13-year-old Logan. Placed on his bedroom desk, this terrarium is a blend of science, creativity, and his love for dinosaurs. “Gardening involves science, which I also really like, and I’m interested in studying paleontology. I love everything about dinosaurs,” Logan shares.

Logan’s Tips for Terrarium Gardening

Logan offers a few steps to help other kids and adults try their hand at creating a terrarium:

• Choose a Theme: “You can do a regular terrarium with mosses and plants, or pick a theme, which is more exciting. Think of your favorite things and narrow it down to one idea.”
• Pick Your Plants: Logan chose succulents that fit his dinosaur theme, opting for plants with a prehistoric look.
• Build the Terrarium: Logan suggests filling a glass bowl with soil, placing the plants, adding moss for a grassy effect, and finishing with themed decorations like figurines and rocks.
• Ensure Proper Lighting: Logan’s terrarium thrives under a full-spectrum light on a timer from 8 am to 8 pm daily, which helps his plants grow well.
• Mindful Watering: Logan carefully waters his succulents using a turkey baster, which allows him to direct water to the soil and keep it off the leaves, preventing rot.

Enjoy the Process

Logan’s final advice? “Relax and have fun. It’s exciting to make your own terrarium, and it’s really calming.” Terrarium gardening with kids offers a fantastic blend of learning and fun, creating a small slice of nature to enjoy indoors.