Lapsley Micro Garden

Lapsley Micro Garden: DIY terrarium kits and workshops

Lapsley Micro Garden is a British business focused on creating miniature indoor ecosystems. Its range is built around DIY terrarium kits — sets that customers assemble at home — and in-person guided build experiences. The offering is presented as a low-maintenance indoor gardening alternative, suitable both for those with existing experience and for those new to this type of plant.

DIY kit range

The shop offers several kit models with their own names. Featured products include The Ultimate Thriving Terrarium Bundle, The Pumpkin Spell Terrarium, Rockspire DIY Terrarium Kit, Hedgehog Woodland DIY Terrarium Kit, Fittonia DIY Terrarium Kit and Calming Garden Crystal DIY Terrarium Kit. Prices shown in the catalogue at the time of review range from £44.99 for several of the individual kits up to £69.99 for the most comprehensive bundle. There is also a Complete Terrarium Bundle at £48.99 with a stated 30% discount.

According to reviews on the website itself, the kits are sent with all components bagged separately and with a step-by-step guide for assembly and ongoing terrarium care. Several customers note that assembly is straightforward and can be done as a family, even with young children.

The Terrarium Journey subscription and care plans

As well as one-off purchases, the company sells a subscription called The Terrarium Journey, aimed at those who want to receive terrariums or components on a recurring basis. The catalogue also lists an Ecosystem Care Plans product at £20, linked to maintaining the ecosystem once assembled. The website organises these offerings within the Starter DIY Terrariums, The Terrarium Journey and Ecosystem Care Plans collections.

In-person and corporate workshops

Lapsley Micro Garden runs terrarium-building workshops, both open to the public and in a corporate format. The company presents them as activities to unwind and create your own little world. Published testimonials describe relaxed sessions with clear, easy-to-follow explanations, and repeatedly mention Sam as the person leading the workshop for their knowledge and help during the activity. Several attendees say they intend to book again.

Customer reviews

The website features 22 reviews. Comments praise the value for money compared with similar alternatives, the speed of delivery — some orders arrived the next day and others two days after purchase — the careful packaging and the clarity of the instructions. Many of the reviews relate to purchases intended as gifts, with recipients of various ages, from four- and ten-year-olds to adults. There are also repeated references to smooth communication with the seller.

Other products and sales channels

The catalogue is completed by gift cards, tools and bonus packs, in addition to the product collections already mentioned. The shop runs on an e-commerce platform with a user account area, cart and internal search, and publishes its privacy, refund, terms of service and shipping policies.