If you build it

will they come??  The fairies that is.  Have you noticed all the Fairy Garden paraphernalia the greenhouses and nurseries are carrying this season?  Two of my favorites have a big assortment of tiny accessories right by the cash registers and even some display samples of little gardens already built.  Tiny birdhouses, little arches, garden tools, etc.  They are all so cute.  I decided to create own version:

I placed two stone toadstools underneath the lilac bushes, added some moss around their bases then the piece de resistance, the miniature glass conservatory.  The latter is intended to be a tea light housing but look how nicely it works in a fairy garden.  The small tools & pot I had in my craft supplies ~ bought at my local hobby lobby store.

 

I have a few pink lily of the valley bulbs I will plant around the toadstools then I think we'll be set.  What do you think?  A fairy tale, a ridiculous idea or a fun addition to the garden??

Comments

[Marnie]

I really like it. I wish I could find mushrooms like those. Very cute.
Marnie

[tina]

Fun addition to the garden. No debate there. I love whimsy and who knows-maybe the fairies only come to play when we are not watching?:)

[gail]

Kathleen, I say go for it! I think it is adorable whimsy...and the fairies will surely use the lily of The Valley flowers as
hats or ring them for calling a fairy gathering.

Of course I am not at all surprised that you know the Ogdens' books. ... how very exciting that you live near them and can take a class! Yes, I would love to take one of their design classes with you...send info and a list of hotels!

Gail

[Nancy Bond]

Hardly ridiculous, Kathleen. Inspired, perhaps? What a lovely place for fairies this will be.

[Catherine/gardenerprogress]

Love it! We have fairies in our garden and my daughter has built little stone houses for them. I love the little conservatory :)

[Beckie]

'I do believe in fairies, I do. I do believe in fairies, I do, I do, I do!'
We are entitled to our dreams and you have a lovely one going there.

[Racquel]

I think it is adorable Kathleen! How fun is that!

[Kathleen]

Thanks Marnie. I found those mushrooms at one of my favorite stores. It carries a variety of garden type stuff that always gets me in trouble when I visit!

[Kathleen]

I think you're right Tina. I wish they wouldn't be so shy!

[Kathleen]

That would be great fun Gail. They usually only teach in February so we've missed our chance for this year. Next winter, I'll keep you posted! and you could stay with us. :-) Although there won't be much in the garden to see at that time of year.

[Kathleen]

Definitely inspired by all the tiny treasures I've been seeing Nancy. Thank you.

[Kathleen]

oh, how sweet. Have you posted any pictures of the stone houses Catherine?? I bet they are so cute!

[Kathleen]

Me too Beckie!! Me too! It's fun to dream and imagine.

[Kathleen]

Thanks Racquel. It was fun to put together. No where near as elaborate as the display fairy gardens they have at my local nurseries but those are really amazing.

[Cinj]

Oh, that's a good idea. Very cute. I have a few tealight houses that would make great fairy houses, all I'd need to add would be to add some exterior paint. They're made of wood and intended for the indoors. If stuck them out there like that they'd probably rot in no time flat.

[Kathleen]

I know what you mean about rotting Cinj. Even tho the glass conservatory won't do that, I wonder how long I'll let it sit outside. I really like it so I don't want it completely ruined. I bet your daughter would be good at creating a fairy garden???

[Shady Gardener]

Kathleen, I can hardly wait to show you that we've been on the same wavelength! :-)

[Kathleen]

oooh, I can't wait to see either Shady Gardener! How long do I have to wait??!!