Craft Corner
Directions:
1. Fill your container with fresh, moist potting soil to within
about an inch of the top. If your container doesn’t have
a hole for draining, be sure to add a layer of rocks at the
bottom to aid in water drainage. Use your fingers to dig a
hole large enough to accommodate each plant’s root system.
Place a plant in each hole, cover with soil, water generously
and press the soil firmly down around the plant to secure its
position in the dirt.
2. Now for the fun bit! A fairy garden can be decorated with
any objects your child finds special or meaningful. Agates,
fool’s gold, shells, and other colorful natural baubles your
child has collected on trips and hikes all look fantastic, and
pathways and other landscaping can be created from glass
pebbles, sticks or sand.
3. A few pieces of sturdy dollhouse furniture (think chairs,
benches, and tiny trellises) add a touch of tiny realism, and
small statues and animal or fairy figurines may also find a
perfect home nestled among the miniature flora and fauna.
Pictured below is an example created by Katie Kautz Dill,
using a miniature bird bath!
4. All it takes is water, sunlight, and a bit of love! You’ll need to
follow the light-exposure and watering instructions specific
to your plants (ask at the garden store or nursery when you
buy, and be sure to hang onto any instructions that come
with the plants). Fairy gardens should also be pruned as
needed. Enjoy this kids activity for months to come, tend to
the garden and make it fun!•
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