Eco system in a jar

The Basics of Closed Jar Terrariums: I've been creating closed jar Terrariums for about a year. It was something I wanted to learn and finally decided to give a try. Since then I have picked up a lot of info about making Terrariums, and also teach workshops on making them.&…

In a beautiful example of a closed but functional ecosystem, David Latimer has grown a garden sealed inside of a giant glass bottle that he has only opened once since he started it almost 54 years ago. He placed some compost and a quarter pint of water into a 10-gallon glass carboy and inserted a spiderwort sprout using wires. In 1972, he opened the garden again to add a bit of water. With that one exception, the garden has remained totally sealed – all it needs is plenty of sunlight!

Fascinated by these little worlds. An entire ecosystem encapsulated in glass. These systems can last from several months to several years if...

Goldfish start the aquaponics growing cycle at Profound Microfarms. Photography by Teresa Rafidi When Jeff Bednar first got interested in aquaponics in 2013, he and his three- and five-year-old daughters “built a countertop system with six goldfish and nine strawberry plants, which is how I got them interested.” The real estate investor was looking for […]

I love succulents, cacti and air plants and this is the reason why I learned all about Closed Terrariums! I own quite a collection of miniature succulents, and while I was researching and exploring options to build an Open Terrarium, I came across the Closed…

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Background: The goal of our project was to design a self-sustaining ecosystem, then test and measure the effects of human impact on the ecosystem. A self-sustaining ecosystem requires several components in order to keep a balanced environment. This means ensuring that the natural chemical cycles embodying the ecosystems flow at a natural rate. We…

Let's delve into the science behind closed terrariums, and how they work.

These two ladies, Lina Cirilo and Laura Gonçales, created their own company in 2013. They create and sell tiny, self-sustaining ecosystems in glass jars, bottles, and other containers. The tiny worlds have all kinds of scenery in them, from simple camping trips to cars, to characters from Harry Potter and other popular movies. Every single one is handmade, so every one of them is different and unique. It would probably make a great gift for a plant lover!