Fairy Gardens: A Guide to Growing an Enchanted Miniature World - Betty K. Earl

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nFairy gardens are arranged with the kinds of miniature plants and accessories that might tempt a fairy to visit. In this illustrated book, Betty Earl tells what fairy gardens are and how to make and care for them, relates fairy lore and folklore, introduces the plants associated with fairies, and describes miniature plants for fairy and miniature gardens, indoors or out. There are 103 colorful photographs along with information on building or buying accessories for these delightful fantasy gardens. Contents: Chapter 1: What is a Fairy Garden? Chapter 2: What or Who are the Fairies? Chapter 3: Creating a Successful Fairy Garden Children and Fairy Gardens Your Own Fairy Garden Locating Your Outdoor Fairy Garden Pick a Theme Fairy Houses Fairy Doors Chapter 4: Combining and Adding Plants and Accessories Plants for Outdoor Fairy Gardens Indoor (Dish) Container Fairy Gardens Fairy Garden Accessories Adding Fairies Chapter 5: Gardening with the Fairies A Sampling of Fairy Legends Flowers and Plants for Fairy Use Flowers and Plants Associated with Fairies Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies Chapter 6: Planting and Maintenance of Fairy Gardens Further Reading, Resources, and Index