I've always loved the way terrariums look, and the idea of a closed ecosystem also appeals, much like an aquarium. I got given a nice glass jar with a sealed bamboo lid and decided to give it a go.

As is often the case when asking the internet for advice, it seemed like there was a lot to consider, and you needed special soil and mosses. Then I came across this article which made it all seem very approachable.

I used soil from the garden thinking that there'll be a bunch of beneficial microbial life in there. The garden also provided a number of mosses and a tiny fern. The only thin I purchased was a small fittonia. I think it turned out pretty well. It'll be interesting to see how it evolves as everything grows.