History of Terrariums
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Terrariums were discovered accidentally. In 1827, Dr. Nathaniel Ward, an English Physician curious about nature, wanted to learn about how sphinx moths emerge from cocoons. He had a sealed glass jar containing moist soil and moth cocoons to observe. To Dr. Ward’s great surprise, a fern started sprouting and growing within the sealed glass container. That fern went on to live within that jar for four years without being watered once! Ward had created the first terrarium. Dr. Ward put together other terrariums, for sale. They were a big hit and were popularly known as Wardian cases.
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Excellent little blurb. Check out my blog for tips on how to make your own terrariums and bottle gardens!
http://thefernandmossery.blogspot.com/