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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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 Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 06:48:54 AM
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On the TV news this morning there was a piece on an Arboretum that now has a little area featuring fairy gardens. I have seen them at different plant nurseries the past few years and last summer they had a fairy garden competition at a Renaissance Fair, which was absolutely amazing. I really want to start one myself this year, has anyone here made one or have ideas to share?
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 09:21:10 AM
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Oh, so funny this has come up! I was at the craft store last week and bought some fairy garden stuff to start me one! :)Just waiting for it to get a little warmer to be able to get it "planted".
~ Betty ~
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2014 : 11:33:23 AM
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Shannon,
Thanks for sharing the beautiful ideas about fairy gardens. Some of those you shared are so amazing. There were a couple on or around a tree that especially intrigued me. I'm going to start checking out plants that remain small.
Betty,
What fairy garden stuff are you starting with?
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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beaglemama
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Andee
Mission Viejo
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2014 : 7:26:31 PM
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I have a fairy garden that I love. It's always evolving. It sits atop my large planter that also holds my patio umbrella. I got a mini picket fence, mini adirondack chairs and some greenery. Along with some sand and some rocks, it's for beachy fairies. I love sitting on my patio enjoying it.
All children are gifted. Some just open their packages a little later.
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2014 : 3:46:21 PM
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I found this on facebook today, so cute!
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 04:51:31 AM
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My granddaughter wants to do one on my balcony.......can't wait for spring! Light snow coming today :(
Blessings,
Linda
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/
Country at Heart
'For I know the plans I have for you......'
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Alanna Neupert
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Alanna
cabot
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 11:12:42 AM
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| My girlfriend makes fairy gardens and I simply love them ~ I helped her last summer when we had classes on them... I've seen them done in children's wagon's , or also as part of your landscape.. I'm always looking for small items at garage sales to put in them, seashells, old vintage salt and peppershakers are cute too/ little houses, animals. there are catalogues out there that specialize in really cute accessories such as mini arbors, small tin vintage-looking porch furniture and tables.. Children are so interested in making these fairy gardens... Love this ~ |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2014 : 4:18:36 PM
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Susan! That IS adorable! I would like to do a little one under or beside our antique lilac... Just something a little whimsical and wonderful for my foster granddaughter to enjoy. I think she'd really love it! :) Alanna - those are some great suggestions! :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9350 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Mar 09 2014 : 09:04:52 AM
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I remember my friends dad had a few in their very tiny yard! I tried one back in the day...(5 years ago...) but I so miserably failed. Everything died. I guess the fairies were terrified by my black thumb. :(
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
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Posted - Mar 21 2014 : 02:25:04 AM
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Montana winters are tough so I made mine in a cobalt blue bird bath. In the summer it is Outside and in the winter it is by my sliding glass door. My daughters are always rearranging the stuff in it and adding glitter or other trinkets to help attract fairies.
Emily
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2014 : 3:07:45 PM
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Susan, I started with a trio of mini fairy figurines, a door, turtle birdhouse, fairy sized of course!
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Originally posted by Cindy Lou
Shannon,
Thanks for sharing the beautiful ideas about fairy gardens. Some of those you shared are so amazing. There were a couple on or around a tree that especially intrigued me. I'm going to start checking out plants that remain small.
Betty,
What fairy garden stuff are you starting with?
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver
~ Betty ~
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