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5 steps to gorgeous homemade terrariums

By Nicole Cammorata

 |  Globe Staff  

  March 29, 2012

Spring is here and with it comes aspirations of backyard gardens bursting with flowers and overflowing with a bounty of vegetables. Of course, for city dwellers, this can be a challenge. So where space is an issue, bring the outdoors in with simple-to-make terrariums that look great and are easy to care for. We assembled two different styles - a wet environment, which we filled with ferns and moss, and a dry environment, dotted with carefully arranged succulents. . .

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