Aubrey Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 We had a Young Scientist terrarium kit that we put together in an empty apple sauce jar before we moved. It came w/...some kind of rocks--I forget, dirt pellets, & a packet of "seed mixture." It started sprouting the week of the move, and we very carefully moved it to the new house in a kid's lap. The day after the move, somebody saw the jar sitting on its side on the kitchen counter (ils) & set it up on its end. It hasn't been the same since. So the point of the experiment was the water cycle, which we did get to see a little bit, but I can't tell which parts were necessary--does that make sense? What do I need to do to try it again? It seems silly to order another kit, & I can't tell from the ones I've looked at if they all do the same thing exactly. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Forget it or make up your own. I wouldn't buy a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Rocks or pebbles at the bottom, a little potting mix, and a plant of some description. You can use seeds or get a seedling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 A lot of terrariums put activated charcoal in the bottom. Since they don't tend to have any drainage, it keeps them from getting mildewy/stinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I like this site for instructions. http://www.stormthecastle.com/terrarium/terrariums-for-kids.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Rocks or pebbles at the bottom, a little potting mix, and a plant of some description. You can use seeds or get a seedling. :iagree: You don't need to buy another kit. Just put one together yourself. We made them all the time as kids. We got our rocks out of the driveway, some potting soil (or dirt from the yard in a pinch), and put in a plant or some seeds, and your done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Thanks, guys. Yes, it was charcoal it came with--thanks! So...can I just use the same dirt & charcoal & add new seeds & water? Will the dead sprout-things in there be good, bad, or neutral for a new try? Finally...what kind of plant(s), do ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Moss did very well in our terrarium. Miniature roses did not - they molded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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