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READER PHOTOS! Fairy gardens in the land of...Washington

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Courtesy of Patti Sherwood

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Courtesy of Patti Sherwood

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Today's photos are from Patti Sherwood in Kalama, Washington.  She says, "This was the first of several fairy gardens that my granddaughters and I have created.  I've become a bit obsessed.  My three-year-old granddaughter and I visit the Goodwill store every Wednesday and hunt for fairies and other related items for our gardens.  I have also found fairies at the local dollar store.  They have been so much fun. I have given fairies to many visitors who have expressed an interest in creating their own fairy gardens, especially little girls, although my 6-year-old grandson has shown interest in doing a garden with "boy ferries."  I'm on a hunt to fulfill his wishes." Thanks, Patti, for sharing!

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77355 writes: FYI: I just noticed the following on The Arbor Gate's (Tomball, TX) Spring Class Schedule.


Sunday, March 13 @ 1 pm

Angela Chandler

The Fairy's Garden is the answer to fairy homelessness, with Angela's help, you can build a beautiful home and garden for your resident fairies. You'll only need to give up a small space of your patio or garden to make room for your fairy estate.

Angela Chandler is a life-long hobby gardener. She is a Past-President of the Harris County Master Gardener Association and was the Texas State Master Gardener of the year in 2004. She enjoys teaching a variety of garden subjects and co-authors a monthly gardening article in the Houston Chronicle. She is currently a consultant to Treesearch Farms.
Posted: 12:15 pm on January 18th

JardinDelSol writes: This is magical! What a fantastic thing to do for your granddaughter - and yourself..... Posted: 4:18 pm on December 14th

arboretum writes: patti, this is just lovely. what a memorable thing for youall to share! I do believe Michelle posted a FG photo of a fairy garden in Portland Ore earlier this year.....If i recall correctly, it was created by the owner above their front sidewalk on a busy residential street- for passersby.
best,
mindy
www.cottonarboretum.com/ Posted: 3:42 pm on December 1st

lepfan writes: I love the fact that you go make a weekly trip to Goodwill. That and other thrift stores are a great source for inexpensive, interesting and unique items that can be repurposed. It is the fun way to recycle. Posted: 12:18 pm on December 1st

Pat_Tea writes: 04flowers, the windows and doors are from Hearth and Plow. You can find them on line. Happygrandma, you are going to keep me busy for the rest of the week with your fairy garden links. . Thanks for sharing and thank you all for your nice comments. Patti Posted: 9:34 am on December 1st

HappygrandmaNona writes: A great web site for fairy garden everything (gates, doors,etc. and the whole 9 yards) is www.finefairyhouses.com.You may also google 'fairy garden' images and 'fairy garden'supplies and you will fine a ton of people who carry every thing needed to get one started 'fairy gardening'. Also for the young boys and gentlemen in your life, you can intoduce them with the same gardens except use gnomes instead of fairies!
Great fun to share with grandchildren,children,garden friends,seniors,anyone!Go for it and enjoy!!! Posted: 9:13 am on December 1st

04flowers writes: I, too, have enjoyed creating a moss fairy garden with my granddaughters. Where did you get the windows and door?

Posted: 7:20 am on December 1st

MzSweetpea writes: Oh this CUTE....any child would love to create this garden...I think a young boy would too...of course it would have to be transformer's or something...such a neat creative idea! Posted: 6:40 am on December 1st

perennialpal writes: I absolutely love what you have created. You are definitely a gardener after my own heart. I used to take my grandchildren on walks and show them fairy beds of moss etc. This is a must do for me too. Posted: 6:40 am on December 1st

gottagarden writes: My daughter would love this! Posted: 5:17 am on December 1st

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