In 2011 we had 4 great groups creating
fairy gardens, and each one was incredibly unique and creative.
We will be
holding workshops again in April, which can be kept inside until the
weather is warm enough for the fairies to return. Feel
free to bring in a container or accessories you might want to use,
and then you'll just be charged for the items you find here.
For those that don't believe in
the wee little folks, we will also have materials to make
Dinosaur gardens!
Saturday, April 28
from 2-3:30- call
507-689-2678 to reserve your spot with a $20 non-refundable deposit, which will go
towards your purchases that day. We may hold additional
classes in June or October, but let us know if you're interested.
Here are some suggestions for creating your own at home.
Creating your own Fairy
Garden
Open up a whole
new world of imagination! Whether this is a project with a
child or just on your own, you'll have fun creating a home for the
clever fairies in your home that find a purpose for everything.
All you need is:
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Container & Soil
- any
shape or size will do, but preferably with drainage holes and a
good draining soil mix.
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Plants
-
after deciding if your fairy will be living in a shady nook or
sunny spot, look for plants that like those conditions and stay
smaller: ferns, sedums and herbs are just a few ideas.
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Decorations
-
this is where you can let your imagination run free. You
can purchase many miniature items to start your spot, like the
Arbor, wheelbarrow and birdbath shown, but you can make lots
more. Fairies are known to use whatever is handy, a lost
button, broken tool, so have fun with it!
Click on
the above photos for diagrams of how these were
done.
If you have any projects of
your own to share, please send them to
maria@porkandplants.com.
