Welcome to my fairy garden!
I have been wanting to plant a fairy garden (actually more of an elf garden) in my vintage blue wagon for some time and finally gathered some things just around the house to get it started.
This cute little elf was left behind when his owners moved. The first Spring after moving here I found him out in the yard in a bunch a leaves. Well he has his own little home now. A little bird house that I found at a yard sale years ago was the perfect size for his new home.
We have had such hot and windy weather that my plants have struggled a bit. I hope it will fill in the dirt places when it cools down, which I hope will be soon! Does anyone have any great plants that they have had success growning in wagons and smaller scale for miniature gardens? Would love some ideas!
I have mostly just some succulents that I dug from around the garden in the wagon right now.
I have mostly just some succulents that I dug from around the garden in the wagon right now.
A short little walk from the elf house is a gazebo made from a bird cage.I just took the bottom out which was a shallow looking bowl.
A cute little dining set was found several years ago for pennies and I just found the little dishes at a yard sale. I bought a huge box lot of things and this was tucked inside a box.
Cute little red mushrooms were found at the Antique Store where I have a booth- 2.00
The little goose showed up somehow- I don't remember where she came from but she is still dressed in her Christmas dress!
I have a few more little things that I want to do with my elf wagon when I get a chance and will post when/if I get them done- I just saw the cutest idea for a gazing ball- Oh if you do start a little wagon garden be sure and drill some holes in the bottom before putting all that dirt in- Yes, I remembered after everything was all planted. Thankfully we were able to come up from the bottom and drill.
It was fun playing and finding things for my little fairy/elf garden.
Do you have a miniature garden?
I would love to see yours!
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64 comments:
So that's what you did with your cute, little blue wagon! I can just see it now - walking through the arbor, up the back sidewalk and to the back door of your house. I love being a back door friend! Your wagon is SO sweet - the little fairy land is darling. Now I think I'd better find me a wagon. Sure wish I had kept our son's little red wheelbarrow from a million years ago!
Hugs,
~Adrienne~
What a darling idea! I have an old wagon and I'm sure I can find some stuff around here... Thank you for sharing!
Your little fairy garden is so cute. Not much is able to grow around here at the moment, except for my moss roses, succulents and it seems that the "purslane" has made a comeback for now. Funny how a pot of nothing can turn into such pretty green growth with little yellow flowers. Hooray for wildflowers. :) Have a beautiful day. Tammy
I really wan to make a fairy garden. They are so whimsical and fun. Yours is adorable!~ Love the elf.
How cute is that, Mary! And I love the tiny tea set, too! I just love miniature things...so cute! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie
Very cute elf garden! I made one this spring in an old birdbath that had fallen over and broken in one of our many windstorms.
I do think Rob Proctor brings in some of his tropical plants, as we entered through the house and out through a "garden room" to the back yard. I'm sure all the blooming plants are annuals in the other pots, though. On his blog I read that 1,000 pots of annuals were delivered!! So he and his 10 apprentices were very busy. (Like quart sized pots). It was a dream tour!♥♫
I love fairy (elf)gardens. I planted a little green ground cover so I can make a fairy garden for my youngest daughter. We have been gathering items but I just adore those red mushrooms they are perfect. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us.
I don't have a miniature garden,, but yours is AMAZING! That little table gazebo made me smile :)
Thanks for sharing your beautiful garden.
blessings,
karianne
Hi darling, this is just too cute for words. There's a gal here in town that has a fairy door at the base of a big tree with flowers surrounding it. I have to say it's the sweetest thing I've seen in a long time..
hugs ~lynne~
I love your fairy garden. I made one this year. You can see it on my blog. I got the cutest house a couple years ago. I coulnd't bear to have it outside until now. I made the container from an old crate. I also made a small one as well. Now I am getting ready to make on with Tinkerbelle for a friend. So much fun. I wanted a wagon garden but haven't gotten the right wagon yet. I have a msll wagon but the grandkids love playing with it.
Thanks for sharing.
I have come over from Elaine at Sunny Simple Life and am so glad I did. What a wonderful idea and so glad your little elf has such a nice place to call his own. Ann
Mary, it is a darling elf garden that any elf would love to live in. I especially like the schrooms. Olive
How sweet! Now you've got me thinking about what I have to put in our little wagon that is languishing in the garage.
What a great idea!
This is adorable! I love fairy gardens. I have one just off of my back porch. I posted pics of it on my blog not too long ago.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
What an adorable little fairy garden. I love the mushrooms and the little gazebo. Adorable!
This is soooo cute! I LOVE the bird cage idea!
xxoo
Mary,
This is adorable...a Fairy Garden in a wagon!!! Love all the minis that you've found! I have our son's wagon from his "baby day's", but can't bear to drill holes in it!love the birdcage turned gazeboo, too! Have a great week, dear friend!
Fondly,
Pat
P.S. Thanks for the info on "Lambs Ear". I may have a place for it in my garden next season!
I love it! You've been a buzy bee creating just the perfect home for that cute little elf! I think it was meant to be that he was left behind..maybe his previous owners didn't appreciate him and he hid in those leaves! LOL He lookd very happy and content ♥
Looks amazing!
*hugs*deb
I love your fairy garden. They are so cute. I particularly like that you have given them a few birdcages as gazebos.
Yael from www.HomeGardenDiggers.com
This is so cute. I'm seeing alot of these on blogs lately. I love the little dining set with the china. Great idea! Pamela
I'm considering a miniature garden and I do have two succulent troughs and The Fairy rose. That is as far as I have gotten.
Your fairy garden is adorable. It makes me smile.
I love it Mary! Now that darling little elf has a perfect place to hang out : )
We have had so much wind too, and absolutely no rain in sight. Thankfully my garden is a little protected.
sending many hugs your way...
I love the gazebo made with the bird cage. So clever!!
This is Melissa @ daisymaebelle.com Love the little elf garden! I want to make a fairy garden in my backyard. I think my girls would love it! I am your newest "link" follower!
How cute!! I have a friend that has quite a few that I showed in my post for last week's Bloomin' Tuesday. I'm collecting miniatures so I can make one soon, it's so fun being on the hunt for items.
So Cute! You've inspired me to get an elf of my own:) Visiting from One Woman's Walking Shoes. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me the sweet note. It's good to see other New Mexican's around the blog world. Hope you guys are safe from the fires in CO. They are popping up everywhere. Jamie
Adorable!
Your fairy garden reminds me of Rock City Gardens near Chattanooga!
Thanks for visiting me at A Season for All Things. I'm your newest follower and look forward to reading more.
That is such a sweet little garden! I love all your little artistic touches to it and using things that you already have is AWESOME! I am decorating garden with the same idea but not succeeding at it as well as you are.
Take care!
Dee
Thank you for linking up! Your garden is delightful.
Hi Mary: What charming mini-gardens you've created. I'm quite taken with the birdcage-turned gazebo--so lovely! Take care, and have a great week!
Hi Mary,
Your fairy garden is adorable and I love how you turned the birdcage into a little tea vignette - very clever. Thank you for stopping to visit me. Have a lovely day.
Love what you have done! YOU are my inspiration! Getting ready to prime the walls in my family room - gotta do it!
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How are you? What's new? How's business?
xo =0)
Great ideas.
Well this is just too darned cut - maybe I should stick to a smaller scale - sure would cut down on the time:)
Leann
Mary, this is delightful! I've been wanting to do a mini garden, but I'm having a hard enough time keeping up with the gardens I already have. You've inspired me to start thinking again about a mini garden somewhere. laurie
I don't have any miniatures but I love yours. Thank you for sharing xo
I don't have any miniatures either. This display is so cute, just love it.
Your fairy/elf garden is adorable. So much attention to detail is needed, and you've done that so well.
Thank you so much for stopping by, Mary Alice
What a cute little gazebo! Your elf is cute too....Christine
Hi Mary, hopped over from Fishtail Cottage. Your little elf has the cutest of cutest place to dwell. I love the red mushrooms and the gazebo is such a creative idea. I have a fairy garden in a wheelbarrow. I did a post showing it a month or so ago. Some of the plants at the very shallow end are not doing so great. Succulants and moss seem to do fine but I'm hoping I find something that does better. I also created a gnome home in a metal box. Some of those plants are struggling also. Still trying to find what grows well.
Hugs,
Jann
Hi, I LOVE your fairy garden! I have always wanted to do a fairy garden but am intimidated. Yours is wonderful!
So, so cute ! Love the little elf and I'm glad you've given him such a dandy home!
thanks for sharing,
gena
Your little elf garden is just darling!! How sweet.
I adore your elf garden! Truly well done and just darling!
Oh your garden is adorable! I have a small one but no 'people' in it, just miniature decorations...birdbath, birdhouse, rake, etc.
Visiting you from Fishtail Cottage
This is just the sweetest thing. I really like all your attention to the smallest of details...very cute and clever and that gazebo is so precious. I haven't planted a wagon, but it sure is a good idea. You can even move it around if it needs more or less light. Thanks for sharing.
Such a cute little elf garden. The gazebo is very clever.
Visiting from Cottage Garden Pary.
How very sweet! I love all the fairy gardens that are popping up all over blog land think maybe I should make one myself. Thanks so much for sharing yours! Warm hugs, Esther
Darling Fairy Garden....love that you shared this post over here at this weeks garden party...enjoying my morning coffee and peeking through the party! xoox, tracie
How cute!! A fairy garden would not survive here - the squirrels would destroy it in no time.
Thanks for stopping by and nice comment. I just happened to walk out when the sun was shining on the web - otherwise I probably would not have even notice it until I walked into to it by accident. Ewww!
Yes - the fires are such a sad situation. So much loss/devastation. :(
Enjoy your weekend and stay cool.
I love your miniatures! Your gardens for them are perfect. Praying that the fires will stop soon! New Follower!
Jody
Oh Mary Ellen your fairy garden is just the cutest thing ever. I love it.
So sorry it has been so hot there, it is terrible her as you know, but praise the Lord at least there is A/C. Sorry you don't have any. Hopefully it will cool soon. Hugs, Marty
What a very cute fairy garden. Love the wagon idea.(-:
thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party. I hope you have a wonderful weekend xo P.S. I'm having a party at Katherines Corner today and just a reminder that the giveaway is ending
adorable Mary!!! I have missed visiting you girl!!! I am time crunched this week...getting ready for a trip to the US this next month...and am not sure I even want to go! lol
I am not a good traveler
I am so happy that you have linked in with my little flaunting party this week...I love visiting your gardens friend...I wish I lived close enough to peek over your fence and admire in real time! I have shared your post this week with the Tootsie Time Facebook page. Hugs and smiles from Alberta!!!
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Beautiful shots from your wonderful garden.
What a great idea.
Wish you a wonderful weekend.
Mette
Mary,
This is so darn cute!!
I have been dying to do a little Fairy Garden too. I have gathered a few things and hope to try my hand at it soon. Mine will be on a really small scale as I have a tiny back yard.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs,
Debbie
Your little fairy garden is adorable!
This is so precious! I think you've inspired others to want to create their own Fairy Garden!
I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
This is so precious! I think you've inspired others to want to create their own Fairy Garden!
I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Lovely shots.
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