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Garden in a bottle

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09-02-2013 8:57pm

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Squeaky the Squirrel

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2267504/The-sealed-bottle-garden-thriving-40-years-fresh-air-water.html

David Latimer first planted his bottle garden in 1960 and last watered it in 1972 before tightly sealing it shut 'as an experiment'

The hardy spiderworts plant inside has grown to fill the 10-gallon container by surviving entirely on recycled air, nutrients and water

Gardeners' Question Time expert says it is 'a great example just how pioneering plants can be'

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#2 09-02-2013 9:18pm
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I make these, but much smaller. They're dead easy to do, and look great.

Well, mine don't look great, but they would look great if you did it right.

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