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<p>Glass cloche terrariums are not only appealing to the eye, but they also preserve a bit of nature in your home and serve as a simple, yet beautiful, piece of art. Closed terrariums are easy to care for, as they retain much of their own moisture and provide a warm environment with a consistent level of humidity. You won’t have to water the terrariums unless you see that the walls are not misting up. Small growing plants that don’t require a lot of light work best such as succulents, ferns, moss, even orchids.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/640/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/16149374-814f-40bc-baf3-ca20f149f0ba.jpg" alt="Glass cloche terrariums" title="Glass cloche terrariums" data-credit="Lucy Akins " longdesc="http://s3.amazonaws.com/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/16149374-814f-40bc-baf3-ca20f149f0ba.jpg" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Glass cloche terrariums (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>What You'll Need:</span></p>
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<li>Cloche</li>
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<li>Planter saucer, small shallow dish or desired platform</li>
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<li>Floral foam oasis</li>
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<li>Ruler </li>
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<li>Spoon</li>
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<li>Floral wire pins or paper clips</li>
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<li>Small plants (from a florist or nursery)</li>
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<li>Moss</li>
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<li>Tweezers</li>
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<li>Other small decorative items (optional)</li>
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<p><span>Step 1</span></p>
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<p>Measure the circumference of your cloche and cut the foam oasis about 3/4 inch (2 cm) smaller. Place the foam oasis into a container full of water and allow to soak until it sinks to the bottom. Dig out a hole on the oasis large enough to fit your plant, being careful not to pierce all the way through to the bottom.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/default/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/fc249ef6-4d27-41b4-8c21-15f7a8512b50.jpg" alt="Dig a hole in the oasis." data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Dig a hole in the oasis. (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 2</span></p>
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<p>Insert your plant into the hole.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/default/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/aae11d4d-a4aa-4251-a4d9-41023ebf6d84.jpg" alt="Orchid in foam oasis" data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Orchid in foam oasis (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 3</span></p>
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<p>You can add various plants if you wish.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/default/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/7afdfa1e-da74-44b5-b89c-ca8123516272.jpg" alt="Various foliage" data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Various foliage (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 4</span></p>
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<p>Using floral pins, attach enough moss around the oasis to cover it.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/default/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/4f6612c0-316a-4c74-bb03-cb4e778f6d72.jpg" alt="Attach moss." data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Attach moss. (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 5</span></p>
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<p>Gently place the cloche over the oasis. The glass may push some of the moss upward, exposing some of the foam.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/default/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/eeb1e0b4-e573-40a3-8db1-2c76f0b13b84.jpg" alt="Place cloche over oasis." data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Place cloche over oasis. (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 6</span></p>
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<p>Simply pull down the moss with tweezers or insert more moss to fill in the empty spaces.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/default/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/812d4649-4152-4363-97c0-f181d02e709a.jpg" alt="Rearrange moss." data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Rearrange moss. (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 7</span></p>
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<p>You can use any platform you wish. In this case, a small saucer was used.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/default/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/0cb3988c-9318-47d6-bc9c-c798da1ede72.jpg" alt="Place cloche on a platform to sit on." data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Place cloche on a platform to sit on. (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 8</span></p>
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<p>This particular terrarium rests on a planter saucer and features a small white pumpkin.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/640/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/e3e18f0b-ab2c-4ffb-9988-a1ea63faef8b.jpg" alt="Cloche placed on a terracotta saucer" data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Cloche placed on a terracotta saucer (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Step 9</span></p>
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<p>This particular terrarium was placed on a wood slice and a little toy squirrel was placed inside to add a little whimsy.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/640/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/2cd79f8d-0d16-4573-8861-e47fb74b0638.jpg" alt="Placed on a wooden slice" data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Placed on a wooden slice (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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<p><span>Finished Terrarium</span></p>
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<p>Displayed alone or in a group, these pretty arrangements allow you to add a little nature to your decor or tablescape.</p>
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<figure> <img src="http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/640/cme/photography.prod.demandstudios.com/78670312-8636-4c42-a75c-3029f7aa6c73.jpg" alt="Cloche terrarium" data-credit="Lucy Akins" /> </figure>
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<figcaption class="caption"> Cloche terrarium (Lucy Akins) </figcaption>
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