Have you heard of fairy gardens?

The supplies

     Just as terrariums have become extremely popular of late I am suspecting that fairy gardens (miniature outdoor container gardens) are the next "it" thing. I have seen some pretty amazing setups over on Pinterest and was inspired to start my own fairy garden using a large vintage wash tub I have sitting in the yard.

fairy house and bird bath

     I am not usually one for whimsy and pretend, but this small garden posed some serious challenges and brought out my competitive spirit. Today we whisked off to Michaels for a few supplies. To start I purchased a house ($10), some paint ($1), some rocks and moss ($1 each) and got to work. I decided to try and use as many found objects as possible thus the cork roof. To cut the corks in half simply use a serrated knife and be careful.

     Now that our little house is finished and a bird bath made with a vintage doll dish and another cork I'm ready to start plant shopping. This is where the real challenge of fairy gardens comes in. You want plants that look small, will stay small and can thrive in a container. I'll be starting with some French Thyme and a touch of a plant called Polka Dot (freckle face). More on that to come.

The roof

     Is this a challenge you might take on? I think the best part of creating this fairy garden is a unique, educational, play space for my son. I'm making sure that lego men fit well!