Bring a natural ecosystem indoors with a terrarium garden
Wardian cases were used in the Victorian Age to protect plants during long-distance travel. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
Terrariums are a fun, low-maintenance way to bring the beauty of nature indoors and make a great addition to any home. Creating a terrarium is a fun and easy project that can be done in a short time and enjoyed for many years.
Rooted in the Victorian Age (pun intended), terrariums were popular in the mid-1800s. When Europeans traveled, they used Wardian cases, an early type of terrarium to pro…
