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July 1, 2021

How To Make A Fairy Garden

Have you ever heard of, seen or made a fairy garden? Do you have one? I do and love creating new ways to make it special, each season! If you don’t know what they are, today is your lucky day! I’m going to show you how to make a fairy garden of your own!

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Fairy gardens are tiny gardens full of magic.

Little gardens you can create in a container, out in a flower bed or under a tree.

My dear friend, Danielle, at authordmtaylor made it as a gift for me. So much thought and detail went into that little garden. She created mine in a shallow planter and started by adding a beautiful miniature cottage, which sat right in the center. Leading up to the cottage was a pretty mosaic pathway. That pathway was made from mosaic tiles that belonged to her mother. She added a Celtic cross stone, a scripture stone and some miniature plants. I will never forget how special getting that garden was or the thought that went into each piece.

Over the years, the garden has changed.

But isn’t that the way with most things in life?

Today, I am going to show you how to create one for yourself.

Remember, this doesn’t have to be a break the bank project. It is a small fairy garden and you can easily find items you already have to use. Especially items like stones and shells. If you do need to purchase some items, remember it’s a good investment because you can use them year after year.

Who doesn’t like purchasing something that keeps on giving you joy??

Supply List

Here are some items you will need:

-A shallow container

-Potting soil

-Fairy Supplies/Decor

-Small plants

Creating the Garden

1) First, you want to find a shallow container to work with because the garden will be easier to see and enjoy. You should also make sure there are holes in the bottom for drainage. 

2) After you choose your container add potting soil to it. You can also use terrarium moss. Some years I use it and some years I don’t. It does however give it a magical look.

3) Place your largest piece in the container next. For me, my little cottage is the biggest piece. I always place it in the center. This gives me the ability to easily decorate on either side of the planter. 

4) The next and last step is my favorite. If you love to create and decorate it will be your favorite, too! 

Grab your plants and all your little garden items and put them in place. You can find many fairy garden items at your local garden center or on-line. Like I said earlier, you can also use items you have around your house to decorate the garden.

I always put the fairy in last.

She’s the finishing touch!

After all it is her garden!

Enjoy!

Now that your garden is finished, place it where you can enjoy it all season! I use mine as the centerpiece on my patio set. It’s a great conversation piece, too.

You can see the finished fairy garden and my patio set-up in my Easy Breezy Summer Home Tour.

I hope this inspires you to create your own Fairy Garden and you find the magic in the process. I hope you come visit me again.

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Comments

  1. Traci Goure says

    July 1, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    So adorable Kim…it makes me want to rehab my fairy garden. My fairies have been taking a break on one of my crystal shelves. Time to get busy.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 2, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      Thank you! It definitely is fun to make, each summer. The baby loves it, too!

      Reply
  2. Carol Karl says

    July 1, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    This is so adorable. I love the idea of a fairy garden but don’t think I have the patience. Have you seen the ones that Laura makes on the Garden Answer YouTube Channel? They are amazing.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 2, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you, Carol. I have not. I will definitely have to check it out.

      Reply
  3. Tina says

    July 2, 2021 at 11:12 am

    Your wee little garden is so sweet! Love the cottage, it makes a beautiful centerpiece that will last all summer.
    Checking out the links. I’ve enjoyed the Summer Home Tour.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 2, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      Thanks Tina! It’s fun to pull out and put together every year. I am glad you enjoyed the Home Tour!

      Reply
  4. Mary @ The Handcrafted Haven says

    July 2, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    That’s so cute! Thanks for sharing the idea. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 2, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Thank, Mary! You too!

      Reply
  5. Kimberly Snyder says

    July 2, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    I love the little cottage! it is perfect! I haven’t made a fairy garden since I have been in Florida. I am afraid the fairies would melt in the heat!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 3, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      Haha! Maybe if you put their house in the shade, they wouldn’t melt! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
    • Cindy says

      July 3, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      This is adorable! I have seen these before. I like yours because it’s not too much.

      I truly can appreciate the whimsy.

      Reply
  6. Karen says

    July 3, 2021 at 1:18 am

    This is such a nice idea! I I enjoyed seeing how it’s done..thanks for sharing this idea.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 3, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      You’re welcome! It’s a fun project. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marie says

    July 3, 2021 at 5:52 am

    This is so whimsical and cute! My son would really be into this.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 3, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      It would be such a fun project for you to do together. Thanks for stopping by, Marie!

      Reply
  8. Paula@SweetPea says

    July 3, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    I love it! What a sweet friend you have to make such a thoughtful gift for you.

    Reply
  9. Melba says

    July 3, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    What a cute idea! I love creative container garden ideas.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 5, 2021 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you, Melba! It is just the right size for a fairy garden! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  10. Danielle says

    July 6, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    How cute! Fairy gardens remind me of my grandma. Fairy gardens weren’t really a thing then, but she would love to put little trinkets in her pots.

    Reply
  11. Elizabeth says

    August 6, 2021 at 12:17 am

    This is so sweet. My niece has a huge fairy garden in front of the oak tree in her front yard and it make sm e smile each time I see it.

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  12. Donna Nance says

    August 14, 2021 at 12:27 am

    So cute! This is something I have always wanted to do but alas, weeding takes precedence. Pinned it to my Faerie Gardens board for hopefully a future project.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 14, 2021 at 12:48 am

      Thank you! It doesn’t take long at all. You could even put one right in your garden.

      Reply
  13. linda says

    August 28, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    Just love it!! Where did you find the fairy garden items?

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 28, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      There are many items on Amazon. I have purchased a few of my items at my local greenhouse. You might want to try the dollar store near you, too!

      Reply
  14. Constantina says

    August 28, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    I live in an apt, can you make one for indoors without real soil or is that not what this garden is about?

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 28, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      You could definitely create one for indoors but would not be able to use real plants. If you like the look of the real plants, you could use soil and just put a drip tray under the container. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply

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