GUIDED BOTANICAL EXPERIENCES
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Guided Experiences, Workshops & Events
in Durban, Umhlanga, Ballito & the North Coast of Durban
Welcome to the
BUILD YOUR OWN TERRARIUM
VENUE:
NEXT PUBLIC WORKSHOP:
15 November 2026
| Sunday | Durban North |
| 11:00 – 14:00 |
Your ticket includes everything
that you will need for the session and participants are not required to bring anything to attend. The Bottled Garden will prepare and supply all necessary materials and guidance for your workshop experience, and MERGE Coffee will provide a coffee and light lunch (Menu to be announced)
- Your glass vessel for your closed terrarium build.
- A selection of plants and core growing materials.
- Guided, step-by-step instruction.
- Use of specialist terrarium-building tools during the session.
- Practical advice on caring for your finished terrarium.
- Complimentary coffee on arrival.
- A light lunch at MERGE COFFEE.
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R230.00 incl. -
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R999.00 incl.
Get tips and techniques while you build
A terrarium brings together plants, growing materials, moisture and light in a small, carefully arranged environment. During this guided session, you will explore how these elements work together while creating your own planted landscape.
You will be guided through the building process, from preparing the growing layers to positioning your plants and finishing your design.
Expect a relaxed, practical introduction to terrariums, with time to ask questions and learn the basics of caring for your finished build.
LEARN HOW TO CREATE A SELF - CONTAINED ECOSYSTEM OF YOUR OWN
Terrarium Club Workshop Theme: Tropical Ecosystems
Join The Bottled Garden for a hands-on Terrarium Club workshop where you will learn how plants, substrates, moisture, and light work together to create a living environment inside glass and maintain its balance.
Choose from a selection of terrarium plants, design your mini landscape with demo and guided support, and then take your finished living ecosystem home with the knowledge to keep it thriving.
No previous terrarium-building, planting, or gardening experience needed. Beginners welcome!
Introduction to sealed terrariums & tropical ecosystems
When?
Sunday | 15 November 2026 | 11:00-13:30
Where?
Find MERGE on GOOGLE
beside Virginia Soccer Club, 45 Hinton Place, Durban North
More than simply planting in glass
Learn the foundations of a living terrarium
A successful terrarium is about more than arranging attractive plants inside glass. Its growing environment needs to suit the plants and the way the vessel is designed to function.
During the workshop, you will explore the fundamentals of:
Layers and growing materials
Understand the role of the growing layers and how the materials support the planted environment.
Plant selection and placement
Learn how to position plants to create a balanced miniature landscape.
Moisture and the water cycle
Discover why water balance matters in a closed terrarium and how to recognise when conditions may need attention.
Light and placement
Understand the importance of suitable light and choosing a suitable location for your finished terrarium.
Ongoing care
Take home practical guidance to help you observe your terrarium, recognise changes and care for it over time.
The aim is to help you leave with both a finished terrarium and a better understanding of the living system you have created.
Frequently Asked Questions
Event FAQs
What if I need to cancel?
How do I reserve a limited workshop seat and secure my booking?
Purchase your ticket through the above linked product and complete payment of the ticket price. For eft payments, a 24 hour provisional hold is allowed for payment to reflect in The Bottled Garden (Pty) Ltd’s bank account and/or pdf proof of payment is sent to hello@thebottledgarden.co.za
Your booking is confirmed once payment has been received and/or verified. An enquiry alone does not reserve a place.
Will my terrarium look exactly like the workshop photographs?
Not necessarily, but the package will be equal or higher value. Vessel shapes, moss and plant species, and hardscape selections depend on availability, and promotional images are representative but if a material change affects your planned build, you will be contacted for agreement before proceeding.
Do I need to bring my own glass vessel or tools?
No. Your glass vessel and the core materials and components for your build are included. Specialist tools and aprons are provided for use during the session, as well as optional disposable gloves.
What is included in the ticket price?
Your full ticket includes the glass vessel, plants from a wide and curated selection, and substrate, reservoir and hardscaping materials, a live demo and practical step-by-step instruction with details on the natural processes that make layering important, use of specialist tools, gloves and aprons, coffee on arrival and a light lunch to finish the session, where we can discuss practical after-care advice for the finished builds.
Do I need experience making terrariums to attend a workshop?
No! The workshop is designed for beginners and beginners are welcome. You will receive guided instruction throughout the build and practical tips to help you relax, get creative with your design, and enjoy the workshop.
