Ecosystem in a jar

In this video i'm going to show you how to make a self sustaining, eternal ecosystem in a jar.If you use a glass food container as a jar you can do this basi...

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!

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!

If you're looking for all of the fun of an aquarium without any of the work or mess, then a closed aquatic ecosystem may be right for you! They don't need any food, cleaning, or anything other than enough sunlight. They're also super...

Experience the wonder of creating a self-sustaining ecosystem with a shrimp jar setup. Our detailed blog post covers everything from the initial setup to ongoing care. Click through to embark on your own eco-friendly project today.

Creating a self-contained ecosystem for the classroom allows students to observe how plants and animals function and survive within their own habitat. Students can learn about natural life cycles without having to rely on a book.