Make a Faerie Garden

Making a faerie garden is a wonderful way for children to discover the magic of gardening while allowing their imagination to fly free. Creating a special place for them to grow plants, decorate and play is easy and if you can think outside the raised garden bed it can also be very cheap or even free.

Broken things are perfect

You will need a vessel or small space in your garden. Remember faeries love to reuse old materials so have a look around at broken things such as a cracked vase or broken pot, a saucepan with a missing handle, a shoe without it's pair, these are perfect faerie garden props. 

Choose the right plants

Like all good gardens prepare your soil and choose the appropriate plants. Things to think about; some faeries love flowers, herbs such as oregano can be a good ground cover, succulents and natives are water wise and more forgiving when forgotten, veggie plants are wonderful for children to watch grow and they get to eat their produce. Consider your space, how much time you want to give the garden and choose the best plants for you.

Plan your garden

Draw up a map of what you would like to see in your garden. Here are common things you find, of course none are essential and you can create whatever your heart desires

- a letter box
- a water pond/pool 
- circles for faeries to dance around
- a mirror 
- miniature garden furniture pieces made from sticks and honkey nuts
- ornaments
- nooks made from jars and pots on their side
- mini bunting
- sign posts
- welcome mat
- a faerie house

Get earthy!​

Once you have your map it's time to place it all in and start creating. Help when needed but try to step back and allow children to plant and build this space. Enjoy the process of getting hands in the soil and let their imagination fly as they create a magical landing ground for faeries to enter their garden. Remember it's not dirty, it's earthy! 

Keep up the magic​

The magic doesn't stop here, the garden needs to be maintained and bits of junk you come across can be turned into new accessories. Remember to check the letterbox- letters, feathers, presents and sparkles are often left behind (wink wink, nudge nudge) 

Don't forget to send us your garden pics!