Terrariums

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Beautiful Kids Terrariums: These kids terrariums can be assembled by children of
any age. All they need is light, the occasional
watering, and a fertile imagination.; By Stephen Orr

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Nature Contained Terrarium: Captivate the child who's always chasing bugs and butterflies by placing a bell jar over carnivorous plants and fake insects.; The PlantsThe Venus flytrap, snaking up the side, doesn't need live bugs to survive, but it's still very Little Shop of Horrors cool. Venus flytrap, $24, California Carnivores.
The InhabitantsEncourage kids to gather twigs and stones from the yard, and add an artificial bird's nest and fake bugs. Nest, $1, and dragonflies, $1.39 for a 6-piece set, Create for Less.
The VesselA closed container will keep in the moisture these plants need to thrive. Terrarium, $169, English Creek Gardens. Bell jar, $13, Jamali Garden.

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