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Post by allen820 on Jun 1, 2014 5:20:31 GMT -8
We have been working on a Fairy Garden for a while -- every since Chapter Two introduced the idea a couple years ago. Anyway, attached is a picture of this year's rendition. I kinda like it, though admittedly, I have to give the credit for creativity to my wife. Hey, I hauled the dirt! Allen  |
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Post by shabbychick on Jun 1, 2014 5:57:57 GMT -8
That is absolutely adorable! Now you're making me want one! How did you make the little bridge?
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Post by allen820 on Jun 1, 2014 8:42:47 GMT -8
I said she was "creative," not talented!  The bridge, etc. came from a local garden center. The water is broken glass and marbles. A |
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Post by Vintage Girl on Jun 2, 2014 6:27:42 GMT -8
Oh my that is adorable!!! Your wife is very very creative:)
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Post by Mac78 on Jun 8, 2014 3:56:33 GMT -8
That is adorable and very creative. How big is the area? You had such a neat yard already. I still remember the bamboo.
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Post by allen820 on Jun 8, 2014 16:00:46 GMT -8
It is small -- built in an old wheelbarrow. I think I have a wider view photo I can post. We did a bunch of work in the yard today, and I can sure feel it. We picked and pulled up our peas, got rid of a failed broccoli crop, moved a tomato plant or two, planted our second bean planting, and planted okra. After that I spread mulch. Dang, I'm getting too old for this! A Attachments:
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Post by shabbychick on Jun 9, 2014 18:49:43 GMT -8
I love that it's in a wheelbarrow. You can position it just right for the look you want. What kinds of plants did you use in it?
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Post by Mac78 on Jun 14, 2014 3:53:42 GMT -8
I thought it was much bigger. You had me fooled. Very cute, and love the idea in a wheelbarrow. |
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Post by allen820 on Jun 18, 2014 6:43:27 GMT -8
Shabby, the plants we used were called "step-ons," a brand specializing in low growing plants which can be "stepped on!" These are normally used between stepping stones, by patios, etc. Their are several varieties available from that grower, from low growing ornamental grasses, to creeping thyme, to several I can't pronounce. The plant in the foreground of the pic I posted is called "blue star." In the back of the pic, next to the house, is a cedar sapling we found in our flower bed. We transplanted it to be the "tree" for the fairies.
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The bridge, etc. came from a local garden center. The water is broken glass and marbles. 
