Cool terrarium themes to add some untamed fun to your kid’s natural habitat
A terrarium is a sweet way to add some living charm to your kid’s space, and they can personalize it however they want. Keeping a little eco-system alive can also be pretty empowering for a kid. Get ready for Earth day with these five recipes for magical mini gardens.
You’ll need:
A wide, clear lidded glass container (a cookie jar, apothecary jar, pickle jar, round vase, or a glass or plastic cake dome)
Cover the bottom of the container with an inch of pebbles for drainage.
Top pebbles with a layer of activated carbon to absorb any earthy odors. Now, add 7-8 cm of potting soil. Create hill and valleys to accommodate plant roots.
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January: the month that induces cringing with its mere mention. Your kids hate snowsuits, winter driving sucks, and all you want to do is jump ship and go to Mexico. We can’t help you with that, but we can help you transform your home into a nest of awesome. How to make this cold, bleak, uneventful month not suck? Do some mood boosting, laughter inducing, feel-good stuff.
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At Bunch, we’re totally loving the Mimosa pudica, the ticklish plant!
These plants respond to your touch; pulling their leaves in as you trace your fingers along their stems. They even fold up to go to sleep at night when the lights go out!
Taking care of a plant is a great opportunity for your bunch to learn about gardening and the responsibility of taking care of something. Who knows, maybe your kids will impress you so much that they can graduate to something a little bit more intensive, like a dog (or a backyard chicken!)
They’re easy to grow, and the leaves start responding in about a month. This is, hands down, the most cuddly and fun looking plant we’ve ever seen.
You can get your own pet TickleMe Plant here. Or, ask your local garden centre for Mimosa pudica seeds.
