Enchanted Fairy Garden

for small living quarters
by Wendy Kathleen

Even if you dwell in an apartment, have a tiny backyard or porch, you can still invite the magic of the fairies into a miniature garden. All you need is a few tools, a dash of imagination and the enchantment of the fae to bring about a garden brimming with fairy magic.

1.Start with a medium sized potting container. I used one that was 14” wide x 7” deep. Fill the pot nearly to the top with good quality potting soil.

2.Pick out an assortment of small flowers and greens. You will want to go for a wide variety of colors. There are no wrong or right plants for your garden. Pick those that call to you.

3. Start by planting your largest flowers first. When you take the plant out of its container, it is important to gentle break off the bottom half inch of the coiled roots and gentle message them. By doing this you are encouraging the growth of the flower in its new home. You will want to place them near the back so that your eye will be drawn in that direction.

4. Continue adding your flowers and plants, remembering to break off and message the roots. You will want to place your plants as close together as possible to give the impression of a fully grown garden. ***Be sure to leave areas without plants where you will put a road, stream or other items. This will require some planning an imagination on your part.***
Finish by lightly watering your new garden.

5. Now you are ready to add your fairy items. I have decided to place a water fountain in front of my tallest flowers so that it will become the main focal point of the garden.

6. For my road, I add miniature rocks from the fountain to the other end of the pot.

7. I continue adding pieces of garden furniture and accessories into my garden. I make sure that I am spreading them out, so that there is a since of flow and action in my fairy garden.

8. At last I add my fairies into their new enchanted garden home. I place them in positions where it appears that they are in the act of moving or partaking in an activity. You want your fairy garden to appear as if you have just stumbled by accident into their world and caught them in the act of being.

9. You are now ready to place your fairy garden where you can share and enjoy the enchantment. Be sure to water your garden lightly every other day or as needed. Your fairy garden requires light to moderate sunshine. If your garden will be inside, place it near a window that gets good sun exposure.

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• The Fairys Garden http://www.thefairysgarden.com

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• Flower Fairies http://www.efairies.com/collectables_flower_fairies.htm
• Amy Brown http://www.amybrownart.com/g_figure_diva_myst_01.asp

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