Honolulu
What you'll do
Foundation & Ecosystem Logic:
We begin by reframing the craft—this isn't a gardening class; it’s planetary engineering. You’ll learn the history of the "mini-Earth" concept and set up your base drainage layers to support long-term water and gas cycles.
Soil Science & Hydration:
Using our signature "pre-hydration" method, you’ll mix specialized moisture-control soil, activated carbon, and sphagnum moss. This critical step kickstarts the ecosystem immediately, ensuring your jar is perfectly balanced for years of survival.
Landscape & Planting
This is the creative heart of the workshop. You’ll design your topography, professionally prep your tropical plants to protect against pests, and layer in live moss. You’ll learn how to create depth and perspective like a pro.
Artistry & Long-Term Care
We finish with the "flow state" details—adding decorative paths, figurines, and fairy lights. Finally, we cover the secrets of "zero-maintenance" care, name your world, and celebrate its "birthday" with a group show-and-tell.
What to expect
Location
Address: 15 N Pauahi St, Honolulu, HI 96817
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Meet Your Host
Nur
Nur is a Turkish designer and educator based in Hawaii, specializing in self-sustaining terrariums and Wardian-case style ecosystems for the past 6+ years. Highlights: - Created over 1,000 terrariums and taught over 20,000 participants - Obsessively A/B tested soil mixes, jars, and watering methods to extend terrarium lifespans from ~3 months to multiple years - Blends design, engineering, pedagogy, and ecology into accessible, story-rich workshops - Works primarily with corporate teams, product & UX groups, and distributed remote teams looking for hands-on, science-rooted experiences Nur’s terrarium workshop is less about “being planty” and more about experiencing how life organizes itself in miniature.
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