Making TINY Native Terrariums 

Im obsessed with tiny bottles with no use for them *now the possibilities are endless*

i have a 64 year old terrarium,it was from my grandmother,and its still alive today

I was diagnosed with clinical depression after both my parents died in a car accident. But after I discovered you channel Tanner, you're skill and creativity has brightened my day every time I see one of your videos. Your channel is a diamond in the rough. Thank you Tanner.

I have an idea that pooped out in my mind: I go around from place to place, get some from that said place, make a terrarium, label it from where it came from, & then put it on display to show where on earth you've been.

Imagine if a nuclear apocalypse occurred, and all life was extincted, then, when a random house in the middle of nowhere falls down, a tiny vial of something green breaks falling off a shelf. Boom! Life again.

When I look out my window at the wild grasses and big clouds in the sky and the trees all around, I realize I'm the one surrounded by a terrarium. But it would be cool to have a mini one to look at on my desk.

I bought a tiny glass bottle a week ago with the intention of filling it with tiny shells, but now, knowing that it's large enough to have a whole little ecosystem inside, you already know I'm going to turn it into a terrarium instead!!! Update: I used it to make a little terrarium and I love it!!!! Update 2: I liked the first terrarium so much that I bought anther glass bottle (this one is bigger though) and I'll be making another one :)

Wow!! A human voice and no crap music! Well done sir!!!!

How are those terrariums doing now? I'm curious, whether this is long term stable.

It's 1:30am and I have school tomorrow and I'm here watching a guy making tiny terrariums.

I've been digging lots of tiny bottles out of my garden while I've been relandscaping it. I kept them, because they are rather cute but didn't know what to do with them. I certainly have a good idea now - my son needs some greenery in his room without worrying about him bothering to water them. Thank you for these clever little ideas.

I love seeing how life slowly grows in terrariums. It's like making your own world

A cheap coffee grinder would come in handy for these projects, SerpaDesign. I also suggest using a fork when harvesting plants for inexperienced people. It will allow for the tines to pass through the roots while gently extracting them from the dirt unbroken. You can purchase plastic pipettes for about 5 cents a piece, and adding controlled amounts of water and bugs would be a very simple task using those. Other than those few suggestions I absolutely love this tutorial! It combines two of my favorite things, small swell containers and plants. It's almost February here in Minnesota so I am very sad to not be able to run out and create a few of these myself!

This may be a stupid question(s) but I honestly don't know since this is one of the first terrariums videos I have watched: What are Springtails and what is their function in the terrariums?

This is absolutely fascinating. I've never considered making a terrarium in my life. But I've already picked out my tiny containers on amazon and I'm giving this a go. Picked out my tiny plants outside, too. I love this. How beautiful.

You're so creative and everything you put together just comes together so well. Springtails are amazing little creatures. They immediately got to work making themselves at hime.

How long until they evolve into people?

wow great video, you have opened my eyes to a whole new thing!

It's so satisfying to watch the springtails move around in the dirt and between the moss and leaves.

I looked for a video for exactly this and NEVER FJN FOUND ONE. I have a few tiger balm jars that I’ve had full of charcoal and ash to get rid of the smell, and I wanna start terrariums as a hobby. I have a few building technique ideas from other channels, but no one builds environments like you do! I’ll be saving this video c:

I'm excited to see the progress video for these! I would honestly make these and sell them, so long as I know they'll thrive

I don't know what this is or why it's in my recommended but MAN AM I ENJOYING IT

This video inspired me when it came out and I made my own tiny mossarium. It's still doing great over a year later and even still has springtails!! :D I've watered it maybe three or four times?

I have had these little bottles for almost two years because they were on sale and so cute. I now know what I am gonna do with them. Thanks!

At 7:15 if you put on 1080p and slow down the video you can see a tiny bug crawling around the bottom right side of the bottle that will forever be trapped in his tiny jungle of doom. Edit: Then 30 seconds later he pours dozens of his own bugs inside. Wasted 30 seconds writing that comment.

I saw the tiny bug that ryan50ryan mentioned at 7:15! I liked watching your video, and thought the addition of the springtails was weird, until I read all of the comments below! Did not know that terrariums needed those! I've learned something new today! Thanks to all of those who commented, and to you, SerpaDesign! ~Janet in Canada :-)

Only seen a few of your videos, but this is my favorite so far. The music in the background is great and the HowIt'sMade-feel to it is nice. Brilliant idea and outcome with the tiny terrariums.

Oh my goodness, they are so cute and adorable! Awesome work.

Having spent quite a bit of time trying to exterminate springtail infestations in my house, seeing you carelessly open that contained of them made me panic slightly :P

I just commented on another video of yours saying I was going to wait for spring to make my Norwegian native terrarium. But theres still some green around that survived winter and like you said they are likely to survive terrarium then. Sooo I think I am going to make one this week! Loving your videos! Just subscribed :)

Awesome! I love the "little worlds" in those tiny jars! But you could probably use a metal tablespoon or teaspoon to grab up the plant samples, instead of using your fingers and getting shmegma under your nails! Thanks for the great video!

I used to make tiny terrariums with those little dome top containers that hold stuff that come out of vending machines. It was when I was 12 years old. It was always tiny moss. And that tiny moss grew several times larger that it would in the wild!! Seriously,..not making this up. You guys should have SEEN how tall it got!!

Love your channel! Since watching I think I've made 7 different terrariums, all on a small scale, so this mini tutorial is just awesome! I'll definitely be making one of these closed mini terrariums soon. As for my other terrariums, only 5 have survived lol😅 but the ones that survived are thriving😄.

I think you explain things very well :) it is nice to see a guy doing creative videos on youtube great job

This video combines two of my favourite things: terrariums and miniature. I adore it. Its adorable.

I love his voice and what he does I watch them every morning to calm my mind. And plus TERRARIUMS

It would be cool to have one of these on a necklace.

Can you do a video on bio-luminescent mushrooms?

I love this I think I will make lots of sets for family Christmas gifts.

glad I could find a really small version, I've recently been collecting different gins (started December, I now have five 5cl bottles and two 500ml bottles) and love the flowery or whimsical little designs on each one. I want to keep the bottles once they're empty and figured since my room is going very foresty, little terrariums would be perfect

Am I the only one who finds this extremly satisfying?

Pretty amazing! I second FirstDagger's suggestion of making a video on springtaills as I've no idea what they are. Thanks for posting :)

Good job ! Thank you for sharing your technique. It's going to be very helpful for me.

These videos are so unbelievably relaxing.

I should be revising for my exam but you know this is so good to watch. Seriously tho I love watching this it’s amazing 💖

I freaking love these terrariums.

I LoVE YOU, with the tiny containers! This is beautiful!

Wow, the smallest ones would make an awesome pair of earrings!!! & the one stuck to the rock, a pendant...

This was far too satisfying to watch

I mean what was that? I was like in a different world for 9 min and 25 sec. Well done!!!!

your work is so organised :) really satisfying to watch, love your videos

This was the first video of yours I've ever seen, been hooked ever since.

Estou impressionada! Amo terrário e miniatura. Lindo. Quanta habilidade para lidar com algo pequeno e frágil.

Really cool!!

Really cool video definitely be making this on the weekend

Very awesome brother! keep the awesomeness growing! !

How are these terrariums doing now?

Can you do a video on springtails ?

These cute landscapes are so tiny that our old friends springtails look big in there. Love it

That is soooo cuteeee, i love the tiny bottles and your ideas!

you should show us how to make a cheap 10 gallon terrarium for fire belly toads

Him: carbon Me: light and fluffy diamonds

I just made my first terrarium today and it's a bit messy and muddy, but will try again tomorrow! Thanks for these tips!

YES, thank you. I'm really interested with this

Really this is a "Today I Learned" concept

7:15 to see the insect you build a prison for xD

I've started making terrariums and mossariums thanks to you... Now. I need something to do with all of these works of heart .

Pretty lovely ones

One day: *Sees my tiny terrarium dying because of lack on sunlight* Me: OH NO! MY BABY PLANTS! I'LL SAVE YOU! *Breaks bottle*

background song is "trust" by mikael manvelyan

Really cute and brilliant!!!

really amazing. i didnt know what ive been missing here!

I just made one, i think it will be my hobby :) thx for the video :)

The bugs give off the co2 that the plants need; I think....

Again SerpaDesign, you have melted my face with your awesome creativity! HOT DAMN !!!! I'm gonna go build one of these right after I finish this video!

You really are the best at this!

7:15 Seems like this terrarium has a lil critter on board(soil to the right side of the one you're giving water)

It's 2019... Are those still alive?? Would love to see an update 😍

I'm so happy that I found this channel! I must try to make a terrarium, although, not THAT small - I would never have the patience to do so. My apartment doesn't receive much light, is hard to keep plants... And the few random ones that are able to survive end up being destroyed by my curious cat. This may be a solution!

I really love your channel, thank you for doing this.

When collecting plants and soil from outside, how do you make sure there are no pests in the plants/soil? I love making terrariums but I'm not fond of having bugs in my house (if I can avoid it).

Never heard of a springtail but good video

I really like watching this. Its relaxing nature

Love how you make your terrariums

Did you see the little hitchhiker at 7:17?

7:14 you can see a little bug

Probably makes a great gift

This is a fun one. I have a load of those tiny bottles , now I have another idea what to do with them :) thanks

Hello there, they all look beautiful, I just would like to know what are the springtails for and how long do they last. Thank you

Finally. Somewhere for my underpants gnomes to live....

OMGoodness............love it..........can't wait to 'find' my litle bottle treasures...THANK YOU !!!!

Nicely done

dang, this would be such a cute necklace tho...

Is this a business or just a hobby? They are captivating!

These are so beautiful 👍

Great diy vid, the music is perfect for atmosphere.

i'd love, and i mean love, to have a terrarium, especially one with some insects, though im afraid my parents wouldn't let me...

where did you get the springtails

This is absolutely genious and the coolest thing ever. I'm amazed by it 😊

Nice idea bro! Thank you! ❤