Terrarium workshops are wonderful. There’s something genuinely satisfying about layering pebbles, charcoal, and moss into a glass jar and watching a tiny world take shape. But if you’ve already been to a few, or you’re planning a group activity and want to surprise your guests with something a little different, the good news is there’s plenty more to explore. Singapore’s creative workshop scene is quietly thriving, and for plant lovers especially, the options go well beyond terrariums. Here...

If you’ve ever stared at a terrarium for a bit too long, you’ll notice they don’t all behave the same way. Some look misty and almost fogged up, like they’ve got their own little weather system going on. Others feel dry, clean, a bit more minimal. That’s not just aesthetic. That’s the difference between closed and open terrariums. And honestly, choosing between them isn’t about what looks nicer. It’s more about how much effort you want to put in, and what kind of plants you like keeping...

You spent time on it. Picked the plants carefully, layered the soil just right, and for a few days, it looked absolutely perfect sitting on your desk or windowsill. Then something went wrong. Maybe the leaves started yellowing. Maybe a strange white fuzz crept along the soil. Maybe it just looks sad, and you can’t figure out why. Honestly, terrarium care catches a lot of people off guard, even those who are pretty comfortable with plants or a self-professed green thumb. At J2 Terrarium, after...