Terrariums Are Back San Francisco Chronicle

Terrariums Are Back
San Francisco Chronicle

Did terrariums ever go out of style? Well, if they did, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, they are officially back—thanks to all you crafters and treehuggers out there.

The article explores all kinds of terrariums and terrarium aficionados in the bay area.

Take artist Kate Geiger, for example, who sells her terrariums in local garden and design shops (she also uses recycled glass for her creations), or garden writer Tovah Martin who just released a book called The New Terrarium and Ric Lopez who sells terrariums in his store, Modernpast.

The article even has instructions on how to plant a terrarium and how to care for it. Check it out. We're inspired to try planting one next weekend.

Do you have any terrariums? Why do you like 'em?

Image: Liz Hafalia/ The Chronicle

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Terrariums are hot-hot-hot -- check out what Seattle artist Vaughn Bell has done to bring them into the American consciousness http://bit.ly/1s1eCp

posted by lindalucille on October 19th 2009 at 10:42am
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I grow herbs in a 23 gallon oak fish tank that had been empty of fish for quite awhile. It's lovely to look at, and since I don't get much sun, gives the plants the light they need with the full spectrum bulbs.

posted by jblue on October 20th 2009 at 2:56pm
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Terrariums are nice decoration but ... I prefer an aquarium. Watching the fish swim around is one of my most peaceful pastimes.

posted by KhÃƒÂ¼rt Williams on October 23rd 2009 at 6:59pm
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