Crafty
MEGAN RANEGAR
www.LittleVillageMag.com
Photo by Adrianne Behning
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ow that April is here, it’s time to get some green back in our lives. Up until St. Patrick’s Day, I forgot that the color green even existed. Now I’m seeing things like leaves and grass and sprouts, and I want more of it. I’m getting green greedy. My crafty solution? Terrariums. I’ve made it really easy for you to like this project. Let’s talk about why: 1. We’re going to be saying the word “succulent” a lot. You can’t not like that word. Succulent. 2. We’re going to throw this whole situation into a jar, which you probably already have lying around the house. If not, I’m giving you permission to go finish off the jar of peanut butter. You’re welcome. 3. Succulents are really hard to kill. 4. Having any sort of houseplant automatically makes you seem more civilized. 5. A miniature gnome could be involved.
8 Apr 3-17 2013 | Little Village
Supplies: • Large mason jar • Succulent, cactus or other small plant • Pebbles • Soil • Spanish or sheet moss • Activated charcoal (optional) Clean your jar
Would you want to live in a room that smells like peanut butter or pickles? (Don’t answer that.) Make sure your jar is squeaky clean and free of any foodstuffs or leftover labels. Rock & Roll
Line your jar with pebbles or small stones. You can keep this simple and cheap. Your childhood