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What is a Fairy Garden?

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Fairy gardens are miniature decorative gardens, generally consisting of small plants and tiny (often hand-made) accessories designed to spark imagination and bring a wonderful enchanted world of “fairies” to life. They can be created outside in containers, or with in-ground plants, or they can be created in smaller containers for enjoying indoors. (Gnome gardens are the same… but they have gnomes instead of fairies.)

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The goal is to design a space where – you could believe – fairies want to come and stay. You can plant flowers, herbs, or even grow succulents in this fanciful space. You can imagine that many creatures would step out of your imagination and want to live there, including woodland sprites, gnomes, and elves.

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Why are Fairy Gardens So Popular?

Fairy gardens provide a source of relaxation and a new fun hobby. I personally love fairy gardens because I love creating tiny things – and I love seeing the joy my children find in the gardens.

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It’s hard to say for CERTAIN where fairy gardens come from, as there are differing historical opinions on it. The history of fairy gardens is really quite fuzzy. Many credit Annette Ashberry with creating the first miniature garden in the 1950s. She started a garden for the elderly and handicapped. It served as an inspiration to gardeners everywhere.

Where did Fairy Gardens Come From?

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How Do You Start a Fairy Garden?

We have an entire tutorial on how to make a fairy garden here. For an indoor fairy garden, you will need a nice container with drain holes in the bottom and a high-quality potting mix for any plants you may want in your garden. You can use larger containers for more extensive gardens. Many lawn and garden stores sell all-purpose potting soil.

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