This first Fairy Garden, which I lovingly call the Dragon Garden, is one of my all time favorites. The castle, pot, stepping stones, raccoons, along with most of the plants were part of my Mother's Day gifts. The Dragon was a birthday gift. It now sits outside as part of what I call my Rock Garden, which I have been filling with perennials the last few summers. The red tipped plant on the left is a "Merlin's Magic" coleus The plant right behind the fairies, that the nest rests against is a "Dragon's Blood" sedum. I deemed it only appropriate that they be placed in his garden.
Years ago, while cleaning out my husbands grandmothers house after her battle with cancer I discovered this old bird cage. It was a rusted mess, that looked like it had once been green. I cleaned it up and painted it to slow/stop the rust. Over the years it has been used in a variety of ways. I could never get rid of it. This has to be one of the mos exciting ways I have used it. Coleus are behind the white trellis, and a wee bit of moss rose is to the left of the patio, while a "water feature" graces the right. A kitty snoozes on the chair, while a lady bug suns itself on a rock. It wasn't long before two fairies stopped by for a visit, the door is security tied open with a bit of twine to allow them easy entrance and exit.
These two were reworked from last year, with new plans of course, as they were outside pots and I live in Nebraska where winters aren't mild. The church in the wagon one came from a craft store for less than $2. I painted it and glued the moss on. It wont survive after this summer, it's very fragile after many rains, waterings and the beating sun. The tool shed and some of the parts and pieces with it were a gift, and the start of my fairy garden items. The second pot contains a reading Gnome I got for my birthday in 2014 from my brother and his family. The bird house was put together by my son when he was younger. I can't wait to see how both of these change as the plants grow.
This gem is built in an old, mis-shaped enamel baby bath tub. It was also found when cleaning out my husbands grandmothers house. It has obviously been used as a planter before I gained it. It sat empty and unused for years while I decided what to do with it. I had no choice but to add holes to it when turning it into a fairy garden last year, as it flooded in the rains. I have not regretted the decision. It took me a while to figure this one out, then all of a sudden it came together after getting the carriage on discount for 60% off. It is one of my all time favorite fairy garden pieces!
