How to Make a Fairy Garden
93What is a Fairy Garden?
A fairy garden is a garden, or section of a garden, with miniature houses, furniture, or accessories. It creates the impression of a tiny world, of the sort and size that fairies might inhabit. At first glance, someone might not see the little details that make your window runner or herb garden so special, but for anyone who looks twice, they provide an intriguing outlet for the imagination. They're a great conversation starter, make thoughtful gifts, and are a fun and engaging hobby to practice with children.
How to Make a Fairy Garden
When making fairy gardens, there are a few decisions you need to make upfront. First, you need to decide whether you are going to have your garden outdoors or indoors. Outdoor gardens provide a lot more room for your fairy world to expand, but it may limit the accessories you can use, as some may be damaged by weather. Indoor gardens are easier to maintain, but are limited as far as the space they can take up. Another issue you'll want to think about ahead of time is how much you want to leave to the imagination. Some people choose to put actual miniature fairy statues in their gardens, but many people prefer to leave it simply at furniture and ornaments, and hope (or imagine) that some real fairies come to stay!
Once you've made those first decisions, it's time to pick your specific location. If you are outdoors, it can be overwhelming to try to pick the perfect spot, but you have the advantage that there are probably already plants in set places, which can narrow it down a little. Fairy gardens work best alongside plants that are smaller in scale, with fine detail. If you have an herb garden, for example, that would be a great place to make your fairy garden.
If are making an indoor fairy garden, choose a container. Window runners or large terra cotta pots work well. Alternatively, you can use a series of small pots in a row on a sill or countertop. This is also fun because you can easily rearrange the garden or add an extra pot to expand your fairy's world. You also get to decide what plants to incorporate. As I said above, herbs work especially well, and on a practical note, they're handy to have around in the kitchen. Herbs smell fresh and green, too, so they add a more full sensory experience.
Some plant suggestions include:
- Lavendar
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Chives
- Geranium
- Savory
These are a just a jumping-off point. Go to your local nursery and browse, and I guarantee you you'll start seeing possibilities everywhere.
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Fairy Garden Ideas
The next task is to start finding miniature fairy garden supplies. You can find fairy garden sets, but I think it's more fun to choose your pieces individually.
The plants you choose may inspire you--for example, curly chives or creeping savory can be used to form a hedge, so if you've picked up one of those, perhaps you want to look for a fairy house. Small pebbles and stones can create a pathway or a stone wall. Craft stores and collector's shops have any number of miniature accessories. You can also use high-quality wooden doll furniture (or make it, if you've got someone handy in the house), but only in an indoor garden, since most fine doll furniture is not built to handle the outdoor elements.
Fairy, Fairy, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Garden Grow?
If your garden doesn't come together all at once, don't worry about it. Part of the fun of making a fairy garden is finding the pieces to create the perfect scene. Once you start thinking about it, you'll see everything in a new light. A rock from the park becomes the perfect piece to finish your garden border. A bit of sea glass will add some dimension to your walkway. Soon, your fairy garden will become more than just a fun hobby or an activity with the kids. It takes on more meaning as it starts to map out a timeline of happy memories. And maybe those memories end up the inhabitants of your small world... more important than any fairy.
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This would be a lot of fun to create - and I could smell the lavender and herbs as I read the page. Thumbs up!
Thanks for the great ideas. This should work well.
I did this with my granddaughter when she was about five years old. Bought some glitter and each night I'd sprinkle a trail from the little fairy statues into the house. She believed for the longest time that when she slept they came to visit and turned back into statues by day. She's twelve now and we laugh about this but it is a very fond memory for her and was worth every time I had to vacuum up the fairy "dust."
Such a sweet story, Jerilee! What a creative idea!
Jerilee! - What a wonderful grandma you are! This is a fantastically good memory to have and to share with your granddaughter and it still makes her smile.
Maddie, this is a wonderful blog and I will pass it on to my daughter. This is something her and my two grandsons would enjoy doing together. Thanks for sharing...
Fun Hub!! You gotta include lilly of the valley in a fairy garden!! And maybe a large hosta to protect little fairy homes!
Great ideas, Candie. Lily of the Valley has wonderfully delicate, fairy-like flowers.
What a truly charming idea.
My Faeries have been pestering me for some remodeling. Now I know what to do. Thanks!
Lavendar gives me a special freshness with its beautiful colors. You have posted very useful information about indoor gardening!
I have no room out doors for a garden, Though I was able to create a potted plant garden, I call it my Magic Garden as it has an array of little details, fairy, unicorns castles dragons, and a few other "magical" ornaments each potted plant has its own little world. My nieces and Nephews love it. I been meaning to do a hub on this as, so many live in cities. So when I do I shall link it to your hub here
I love this hub!
that sounds beautifu!
DORI
Great hub Maddie but can't see me with one, although I am away with the fairies most times ; )
I can't wait to have a fairy garden when I finally stop moving around and settle somewhere! Magic!
This sounds wonderful. I might have to create a couple of them. they sound so relaxing.
A fairy garden sounds nice! I don't have one yet. I just have a regular vegetable and flower garden.
you have posted a wonderful hub. it was interesting to read .
honestly
this was really interesting im already imagining my garden in my head i will definetly make one..
obviously i do believe in fairies :)
great hub
really nice post.. keep it up
What a cute idea! I had never heard of doing this. Most of the fairies in my imagination dance around lit fires in the forested areas at night. Now let me think how I can begin to entice them into my garden... :-)
Love the idea that much i've made loads of wee fairy doors :)
Wonderful hub. I'll soon write a hub about happiness and if you let me I'll put a link to this hub. I've never thought about it but it's a great idea.
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melshomecorner says:
6 months ago
how sweet.