Recently, MooMoo's office is organizing this 'Christmas Charity Bazaar' to raise $20,000 fund for this Old Folks' Home and MooMoo was being volunteered to setup a stall to sell stuffs. All the nett profits of our stalls will be donated. We brainstormed some ideas and ended up with setting up a stall selling "TERRARIUMS". MooMoo kind of have FUN making the "Terrariums" and at the same time being able to do some charity... though MooMoo had to sacrifice her time despite her busy schedule. ^=^
What is a "TERRARIUM"?
A Terrarium is a collection of small plants growing in a closed, controlled environment. i.e. in a transparent, sealed container. It is easy to control and can be used to simulate how an ecosystem works. i.e. photosynthesis, respirations and the water cycle The water in the terrarium is constantly recycled, passing from liquid form to gas and back again. As the water get condenses, it will return to the soil to be absorbed by the plants. Then, they whole cycle repeats itself.
MooMoo got so excited that she decided to make some for her Christmas Gifts too. It's really FUN making them and it's easy to make as well. You can try it out if you have the time.
Items Required
1. Clear glass or plastic container (with/without cover)
2. Small stones (coloured or non-coloured)
3. Small plants
4. Potting Soil
5. Decorative objects (optional)
How to build your Terrarium
1. Place a thin layer (about 1 inch) of small stones at the bottom for drainage.
2. Place a layer of potting soil (about 2 inches).
3. Make small holes for roots and carefully plant your chosen plants in the soil.
4. Scatter coloured stones on top of the potting soil to decorate your terrarium.
5. Lastly, finish it with the decorative objects to make the environment more lively.
6. Lightly water the plants as it does not require too much water.
7. Close the container with the cover or you can keep it open as well.
Here's the materials MooMoo had bought for building the Terrariums for some of her Christmas Gifts. It's for making altogether 8 Terrariums. MooMoo took about 3 hours to complete everything including clearing up all the mess.
Although it's quite tiring but when MooMoo saw the output, it's all SMILES. ^=^ MooMoo made 4 big ones and 4 small ones. Of course, as you can see... MooMoo will be keeping the jar with the little MooMoo in it. Hahaha.
Here's a Top View of the 4 big Terrariums. Lovely, isn't it? There's a mixture of different types of plants but do not ask MooMoo the names of the plants as MooMoo do not have 'GREEN' fingers. MooMoo asked her colleague to help get the plants for her.
And here's the 4 little Terrariums with coloured covers. MooMoo find the Mini Terrariums are kinda cute and it's really striking with the coloured covers and giant ornaments in there. Hahaha.
This is the Top view for the 4 small Terrariums. The choices of the plants are limited because the containers are smaller. Therefore, have to find mini plants to put in there.
And lastly, here's some Tips and Guide to care for your Terrarium plants....
1. Light: Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep away from heated up place to avoid getting roasted.
2. Water: Rule of thumb-always better to be too dry than too wet as it is almost impossible to get rid of excessive water. Only light watering is required when the soil gets a bit dry.
3. Pruning: If the leaves are yellowing, you can remove it from the terrarium.
4. Fertilizer: No fertilization is required as you do not encourage rapid growth.
Well, other than having fun with this "Terrarium Project", MooMoo also learnt new stuff and get to know some colleagues better. It's not that bad after all. MooMoo also ended up making 8 Terrariums on her own for gifts. ^=^
MooMoo will have to do more at work next week to fulfil all the orders before the actual Charity Bazaar next Thursday (15th Dec). MooMoo will have to sacrifice her lunch time. Well, no complaints since it's the name of charity. Hope our stall will make good business and raise more funds!! Ganbatte!!
* MooMoo had a good stretch at Balance class today after being away from GYM the whole week. How time flies... 3 more weeks of year 2011 left. Hope it will be a BETTER week next week. ^=^
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