The Shop

A terrarium is a natural collage, a tiny world, a piece of the wild brought inside.

New Designs at the Shop

 

  

Water Terrariums

Sparkling water and refreshing beauty

are what these new designs offer.

 

  Like a raindrop they can be suspended...

or sit pretty...

 they are crystaline worlds...

full of magical reflections!

New glass, new shapes and the beauty of the natural world.

 Half Moon Terrarium...

the White Cube...

 Japanese Moss Condos...

 Condensed Worlds...

 The Forest Squared...

 Flowers from the Ocean...

Rustic Desert...

In the Shop

• Glass Containers of many sizes and shapes
• Hand Blown Glass
• Plants - Succulents, Cacti, Air plants, Ferns, Houseplants and Moss balls
• Natural Elements - specialty sands, rocks, mosses, crystals, driftwood, bones and other natural treasures.
• Kits - Many of our beautiful designs have been made into Kits. Bring a kit home, give it as a D.I.Y. gift, or ship them anywhere in the US.
• Custom Kits - We help you put together a Custom Kit as a gift to give or ship to someone special.

What We Do

• Terrariums in Shop - Choose from an array of designs for your home or as a gift.
• Make a Terrarium - Come in any time and we will assist you in making your own unique design. No appointment necessary! We ask that you use only materials from the shop.
• D.I.Y. at Home - Come in with your own container or materials and we will help you choose the materials you need to make your design at home. We will even give you the instructions to make it easy!
• Custom Design - Let us design and build a unique terrarium for you.
• Workshops - Sign up for our terrarium intensive workshop and learn the 7 different styles we make, the materials and the fundamentals of making terrariums. All materials included for making our basic terrarium. Check our Workshop Calendar for dates and times.
• http://collagewithnature.com/workshops.htm
• Group Workshops - Call or email if you would like to organize a terrarium party or group event. Minimum of 5 people needed, maximum of 8 -12 people depending.
• Our Book - get inspired and put together a design with Terrarium Craft. http://collagewithnature.com/default.htm lower left.
  

The Rest

• Mailing List - join our mailing list and get monthly updates on workshops and events. Email info@collagewithnature.com
• Return Policy - in store credit only. We guarantee the health of our plants for 2 weeks.
• Our Website http://collagewithnature.com
• Buy On-line http://collagewithnature.com/supplies.htm

Terrarium Workshop Calender

Sunday May 19th 1-2:30pm

Sunday May 26th1-2:30pm

Cost:
The fee for the workshop is $35.00, which includes container, plants, moss, lichen, tiny treasures and all the materials to create a basic, personalized terrarium!
Registration:
Please call 503-232-8224 to prepay and hold your space.

New Kids Terrarium Workshops!

December 9th 1-2 pm.
Cost: $20
All material included, container, plants, moss, lichen, tiny treasures and all the materials to create a basic, personalized terrarium!
All ages welcome, adult attendance required for 6 yrs. and under.

Plant Care Instructions

Succulents

Most succulent plants prefer full sun, though remember that a terrarium concentrates heat, which can burn plants. Bright light is preferable, but move out of hot direct sun in the summer months.
A succulent will need to be watered just enough to wet the roots, but not gather water at the bottom. In our shop we pour about 1⁄4-1/2 cup of water slowly right over the top of the plant to insure the water goes directly down to the roots. They need to dry out in between waterings. If planted in sand this is usually once every 3 weeks.
They can be fertilized with a weak solution of balanced fertilizer during the growing season (usually, spring and summer).
 

Mossballs
About once a week thoroughly soak under tap water. Then let the mossball sit, half submerged, for 10-15 minutes. Most plants in mossballs like to dry out slightly between waterings so lightly squeeze the mossball to test for moisture and water just as it begins to feel dry. Add a quarter-strength dilute solution of balanced fertilizer to the soaking water during spring and summer when plants are growing.
 

Airplants
To keep a tillandsia healthy over the long term, you need to provide fresh air, bright natural light, and humidity or moisture. To water: submerge tillandsias every 1 to 2 weeks for an hour or up to 8 hours or so (overnight). Misting is helpful in very dry conditions but cannot make up for regular soaking. Fertilize by adding a pinch of Airplant fertilizer to the water when soaking in the spring and summer. Bright light, but not full sun in the hot summer is best.
 

Moss
Provide moss and lichen with bright but indirect light: it can be a challenge to maintain them for long in a terrarium that receives direct sun or too much shade. Moss and lichen will sometimes expire if their particular water and light needs are not met. Some mosses dry to an exquisite honey-green color. Others turn brown and if you don’t like the look, you may want to replace it.
Dyed reindeer moss needs no special care, as it is not a living material.

Other lovely things you can find in the shop!

Seafans

Geodes

Quills

Big Bones


Little bones

Airplants in the shop!

Succulents in hanging shells

Artemisia Indoor Gardening and Terrariums