BOTANICS
DR. NATHANIEL
WARD WASN’T ABLE
TO KEEP HIS PLANTS
ALIVE, DUE MAINLY
TO THE INDUSTRIAL
NATURE OF LONDON,
HE DISCOVERED BY
CHANCE THAT HEALTHY
PLANTS WERE ABLE TO
GROW IN JARS WITH
DIRT RESIDUE IN THEM.
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The history of terrariums dates back to
the 1830’s in London. Since Dr. Nathaniel
Ward wasn’t able to keep his plants alive,
due mainly to the industrial nature of
London, he discovered by chance that
healthy plants were able to grow in jars with
dirt residue in them. After this coincidental
observation, Wardium Cases, the first
prototypes of terrariums were brought to
life. With them, plants were able to survive
longer in their natural habitats and they
were easier to transport from place to place.
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