Terrariums, Tiny Plastic Dinosaurs, and a House for Frog and Toad

Inspired by this, this, this, this, and this, Luke and I put together a couple of  terrariums. The one on the left houses succulents. The one on the right houses plants that like a humid environment. Both feature dinosaurs. We're going to have to do a little research to find out the proper environment for tiny plastic dinosaurs. Or I suppose we could call this an experiment. The tiny plastic dinosaurs that are housed in the wrong environment will probably become extinct. But maybe that's too cruel.

We followed the instructions in My First Nature Activity Book and in this video. We'll probably make some more. Luke enjoys mucking around in the dirt and if  you're a regular reader, you  know how much I enjoy little things and tiny landscapes certainly qualify. I've got a yearning for woodland creatures and ceramic mushrooms. Check out this one, belonging to the artist Ann Wood. (If you go there you might get lost for some time, looking at her lovely work. I'll wait...) We might spring for Wardian cases next time.

We have also been experimenting with the proper environments for frogs and toads. Well, for Frog and Toad, to be exact.

For instance, we're wondering  if that wallpaper in the living room isn't a tad too dark:

What do you think?

Comments

[Sara O'Leary]

Oh Frog & Toad and Amy Hempel - we have so much in common!

[elizabeth ellen]

frog and toad are my favorite! in fact, i saw them (frog and toad dolls just like these) in an aquarium gift shop in dallas last week and *almost* got them for luke...glad i didn't! i should have known you'd already have them. adorable house. just perfect for two good amphibious friends. i just hope they can avoid getting the "shivers."

[Lori]

love your doll house :^)

[Matthew Tiffany]

Okay: where (online) can I get the Frog and Toad action figures? (I'm a guy, so I have to say "action figures.") I know four people that would love them, and only two of them are kids, and only three of them aren't me.

[Steph]

Sara: I wonder if Amy Hempel is as into Frog and Toad as we are.

ee: Oh you're sweet to think of Luke. And what were you doing in Dallas last weekend? And I'd forgotten about the "shivers". We'll have to put in a fireplace.

Thanks Lori!

Matthew: For the three people who aren't you and the one who is, look here: http://www.townsquaretoys.com/Arnold_Lobel_s_Frog_and_Toad_Small_Plush_Set_p/cr7311s.htm
They've got the "action figures" labeled as small plush toys -- must be out of their minds.

[Bethany]

These are fantastic. Loved your links too. The frog and toad thing is so cute and funny. I was expecting a real frog and toad and then scrolled down and read the wallpaper comment and laughed out loud.