How to make a jam jar terrarium

Join Joel and terrarium expert Ben Newall in the Blue Peter Garden and learn how to make a tiny terrarium garden in a recycled jam jar. Tell us how you got on creating your mini masterpieces in the comments below!

🚨 Ask a grown-up to help you when using sharp objects! 🚨 

A terrarium is like a tiny garden in a clear glass or plastic container. You add soil and plants, and over time it forms its very own self-contained ecosystem! This calming and mindful activity is perfect for decorating your home and it's a super cool arts and crafts project to show off to your friends!

Terrariums are low maintenance and wonderfully self-sufficient. You won’t need to tend to them too often, but make sure they get around six hours of sunlight each day and to be watered slightly a few times a year. And don’t forget to remove any dead leaves or plants to stop mould from building up.

If you've already had a go at the ideas above, or just want to try something else, check out our 'Here's one I made earlier' page! Here you can find all the amazing Blue Peter makes and bakes for you to try. So, what you waiting for?!

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