Fairy Garden

This past Saturday, my good friend Joan and I went to a local greenhouse/nursery called the PLANT FARM.  It is one of my very favorite places to go besides the thrifts or antique stores. They were hosting a party to make 'fairy gardens'.

We started with these nice stained wood planter boxes.  We could upgrade to a planter of our own choice but I liked this one and didn't think about bringing a multitude of containers I have around here.

We had a list of goodies to pick from and also a lot of plants----like I said---it is a GREENHOUSE---so we had plenty to pick from.

We put a layer of crushed charcoal in the bottom of the container then added the potting soil.

I put mine together with a gated arbor, a mini birdbath pick, a lantern bird feeder, a pebbled path and a copper wire bench.  There is a mini copper bucket with moss on the bench.  I covered the rest of the dirt with moss after planting all the plants.  When I got home I added a little dolly holding a puppy to the bench.

I sprinkled a few valentine hearts around to note the season.

I looked for foliage with texture and colors.  I was very happy with my little garden and now can put together more for others when I have a mind to.   

Hoping your day is fruitful and full of things that make you smile.