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Fairy Garden Bonanza

8 years ago

It's that time of year again - my garden fair is this weekend, and I have about 90 planters ready. I like sharing photos to give people ideas on making their own. I shop thrift stores and yard sales and flea markets year round to collect old enamel pans, roasters, buckets etc. So here's one photo to spark your interest, and then a link with photos of all. Enjoy! Arlene

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luvs2click
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8 years ago

Yes, holes in the bottom

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frankielynnsie
8 years ago
I love to see your gardens every year. I have a few around the yard that were inspired by your first post a few years ago. Picked up 2 little fairy girls this weekend on sale at JoAnns. LTD commodities has some cute houses I am leaning toward ordering.

When do you plant them up so they look grown in and not 'just planted'???? And is there an inexpensive place to order all the little things-birdhouses, mushrooms ect.??
luvs2click
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8 years ago
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I start planting mid-May and aim to be done by Memorial Day which is 3 weeks before my show. That way they're established plantings by the time of my show. I get birdhouses from Hobby Lobby (dollhouse section), remake the roof with tin (the wooden ones fall apart in rain), drill a hole in the bottom and insert a wire for pole. A local ceramics artist makes my mushrooms and welcome signs.
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Betsy, this was my 10th and last year for selling. I'm just tired of working so hard! My own gardens need my attention in the spring, and I'm just stretched too thin, so I sold all my fairy garden supplies, etc. to a gal just wanting to get started in it. Looking forward to not being quite so busy next spring. Bossy, the mixer was planted with sedum, which is a very low maintenance plant, grows like crazy and spreads, so, it was designed to be care-free.
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tinfoilhat
8 years ago
Followed your link and all I can say is WOW!
popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
8 years ago
Nothing can save me now...Those are so flipping cute, I can't stand it.

I am really going to have to up my game on mine.
deedlesmom
8 years ago
Do you drill drainage holes? or use something as a filler before putting in the dirt? TIA
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Red Berm
8 years ago
Aw very cute. I've had clients that like the little fairy cottage look and can really see those being a hit. Very inventive :)
candacekay
8 years ago
I clicked on the link to your other fairy gardens and fell in love with your style for creating these little beauties. The compositions are beautifully balanced with plants and happy little fairy finds. I started fairy gardening in containers a couple of years ago, I too find most of my stuff at thrift stores. Do you have a blog?
Ziemia
8 years ago
Inspiring. Do you have helpers?
luvs2click
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks all! No blog and no helpers. All me. Tons of work! I do hire help for my show because it's total chaos.
candacekay
8 years ago
I live in Medina County about a half an hour North of where the garden fair is held, Perhaps I could help out. The following link is for my last fairy garden post - http://plumcreekplace.blogspot.com/2015/06/playing-in-fairy-garden.html I do like making a pretty container gardens and would enjoy helping you in the spring.
luvs2click
Original Author
8 years ago
Wow - pretty gardens, candacekay! love them! Thanks for the offer! I am hoping to downsize my show a little next year - not make quite as many gardens and my hubby recently retired so that should help! See, it's my job to make sure he doesn't get bored. haha!
popmama (Colorado, USDA z5)
8 years ago
I very much enjoyed your fairy gardens, candacekay. Thank you for the link. Very inspiring just like luvs2click.
Marlene Kindred
8 years ago
You are the QUEEN!
nonacook
8 years ago
All that you make is great! I hope that you did as well in your show as you always have...

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