Glass gardens

A garden for non-gardeners. The best perfumes come in small bottles, but this can also be the case for the most beautiful miniature gardens. Glass gardening is the perfect antidote to a fast-paced world. Watching all its wonderful details and taking care of a garden in a jar is pure bliss. Best of all? They are easy to maintain.

Location: Living room
Time of day: Morning
Duration: 10 minutes, once a week

Create a mini jungle in a jar.

A woman and a man decorating glass jars with soil and plants.

A woman and a man gathered around a dining table, with gardening equipment placed on top.

How to make a terrarium bottle garden

In a fast-paced world, tending plants is a slow and physical activity that makes you feel grounded and relaxed. Gardening in a jar allows you to enjoy your passion without compromising too much on space. The glass creates a fascinating mini climate zone by avoiding fast evaporation. Using a lid allows you to travel because you can leave your plants unattended for a certain period. Above all, a garden in a jar is just so beautiful to watch that it will get you in a good mood every time you look at it.

Use a jar big enough to fit your different plants. A bigger jar such as IKEA 365+ jar also facilitates maintenance and accessibility.
Having a lid to close the jar can be a good idea, some plants need a more humid environment. When using a lid, you also need to water the garden less frequently.
Select your plants. Remember that it's best if they prefer similar growing conditions. Add some grit and soil, then put the plants in using OSTBIT serving tongs that allow you to place them in the right position.
Enjoy taking care of your tiny garden. It will need some watering. You can use SESAMFRÖN plant mister to avoid overwatering the terrarium.
From time to time, trim leaves using MÄRKBART scissors and change its shape. It's also fun to change the scenario by adding small details. Why not do some seasonal settings?

Create a glass garden that shows your personality

Just like a large backyard garden, a small garden in a jar can also express your uniqueness. While setting up the garden, carefully choose and place the plants. Using OSTBIT tongs, you can add delicate finishing touches by moving the plants and decorative pieces around with precision.

A hand covering a glass jar using IKEA 365+ bamboo cover.

A woman using serving tongs to place a plant cut into a glass garden.

Everything you need to create a garden in a jar

Find all the essentials you need for a meaningful moment and get started with this simple everyday ritual.

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IKEA 365+ Jar with lid, glass/bamboo, 112 oz

Caring and maintaining made easy

Terrarium gardens in jars don’t need much attention, but all plants enjoy the love you give them. With convenient and stylish gardening tools such as SESAMFRÖN plant mister and MÄRKBART scissors, you can take care of your garden in a jar as you go about your day.