A forest under glass. Terrariums

Have you ever heard of terrariums? A terrarium is a small container where you can grow plants or keep small animals. Terrariums were originally built to grow plants while making them easy to transport - both for feeding and for ornamental reasons. Looking at a small-sized terrarium can be a fascinating experience: it seems like there could be a whole world under that glass!

Today we feature a number of mesmerizing illustrations portraying terrariums. Enjoy!