The Magic of Fairy Gardens - English Gardens (2024)

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When the night is young, bright lights appear in gardens and dance among the flowers. Far different than fireflies, these lights are known by legend as fairies.

According to legend, fairies possess the power to bring health, happiness and spiritual blessings and weld magic to make your garden it grow! Fairies will dance among the flowers and protect your garden while you sleep.

However, fairies don’t like to be seen by humans. Keep your garden fairies safe by giving them a home. For this act of kindness, they will reward you by bestowing spells in your garden! To create a fairy garden, here’s some tips to get you started:

Fairy Garden Tips

Container

There are many different choices to start your fairy garden. A simple idea is to use a flower pot or a deep saucer, but you can also create a fairy garden in a birdbath, decorate a tree stump or plant it among the flowers of your garden. Just remember to use a container that has proper drainage and room for the plants and accessories.

Location

Before your start selecting the items for your garden, think about where you want to put it. Inside or outside? Is there a lot of sun or mostly shade? If it’s going to be outside, make sure it is away from foot traffic or protected from heavy rain, wind or snow.

Plants

Once you’ve selected the location, choose your plants based on the location. Use low groundcovers, miniature trees or shrubs and miniature flowering annuals. Add herbs to make your fairy garden fragrant and useful in the kitchen.

Be Creative

The most important rule of fairy gardening is to use your imagination! Use your creativity as a gardener on a smaller scale to make your fairies happy! You can even create a miniature scale of your own garden. Browse through our assortment of fairy gardening accessories, such as fairy houses, ponds and miniature animals to accessorize your fairy garden. The possibilities and styles are endless – that’s what makes it so fun!

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The Magic of Fairy Gardens - English Gardens (2024)

FAQs

What is the story behind fairy gardens? ›

It is believed that fairies are the original, magically powerful inhabitants of the British Isles that were driven underground by warring invaders. By creating a fairy garden, you can open a passageway for fairies to join the human world, bringing with them their magical powers and often a bit of mischief as well.

What does a fairy garden symbolize? ›

In literature and art, garden fairies serve as powerful symbols of innocence, wonder, and the magic of the natural world. Their presence in stories and paintings often evokes a sense of nostalgia for childhood, when the boundary between reality and imagination was more fluid.

What are the rules for fairy gardens? ›

RULES OF THUMB
  • Don't use iron or nickel in the fairy garden as they will repel your fairies.
  • Fairies appreciate when you recycle, compost and garden organically.
  • Perfect playmates for fairies are fireflies, ladybugs and butterflies.
  • Fairies have an affection for honey, sugar and sweet cakes.

What is the real story behind fairies? ›

While the word fairy is derived from old French, there is no exact source to trace these creatures back throughout history to pinpoint a specific origin. However, some scholars believe that fairies were pagan deities forced to suppress their traditions by Christian missionaries.

What is the quote about fairies garden? ›

Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?

What is the spiritual meaning of a fairy? ›

Fairy Spiritual Meaning

Faires symbolize a deeper connection to nature, unseen realms, and your inner child. They might highlight your intuition, a yearning for enchantment, or a reminder that hidden sources of support and guidance are all around you.

Which two things do most fairy gardens have? ›

“The basic elements of a fairy garden are miniature plants, fairies and their friends [like dogs, cats and ducks] and accessories,” says Bawden-Davis. “Accessories run the gamut, from tiny watering pails to little rakes and hoes to birdbaths, benches, gazebos and gazing globes.

How do I attract fairies to my fairy garden? ›

Rocks—fairies are attracted to all kinds of shiny stones like agate, quartz, or crystal. Use them to decorate your garden and give the little ones a place to sit. Shiny things—fairies love to look at their reflection, so include shiny things like a mirror or a dish of water in your garden design.

Are fairy gardens good luck? ›

It is said that with a fairy garden one has good luck. Perhaps this is why it has become such a popular pastime that people just can't resist. There are many websites and stores offering almost anything anyone could imagine to keep expanding their fantasy gardens.

What crystal attracts fairies? ›

If you are looking to attract fairies, interdimensional Earth beings, and other natural spirits, we suggest you use Peridot. While if you are looking to connect with the ethereal beings, the higher spiritual planes, psychic visions, or past lives, we suggest using Sapphire.

What does a fairy garden need? ›

Essentially, fairy gardens—also called enchanted gardens—are minuscule plots that include live plants, flowers, mushrooms, tiny statues, darling trinkets, and other mini accessories such as furniture, fountains, or swings. They're constructed indoors or out, and you don't need to spend a lot of money to create one.

What is the folklore of fairy gardens? ›

According to legend, fairies possess the power to bring health, happiness and spiritual blessings and weld magic to make your garden it grow! Fairies will dance among the flowers and protect your garden while you sleep. There are many different choices to start your fairy garden.

What do fairies eat? ›

Favorite foods include nectar, morning dew, flower buds, honey, nuts, fruit (especially berries of all kinds), fresh baked bread, fruit jams and jelly, syrups, candy, and fruit pies. Some are also quite fond (addicted even) of alcohol, especially wines and sweet liqueurs.

Why do people make fairy gardens? ›

It's a fun hobby that some people take to incredible levels, creating miniature worlds full of minute details that capture your attention and make you smile. Creating an outdoor fairy garden is a fun way to “play” in the garden. It's also a way to have a compact garden in small areas. (Remember Anne Ashberry?).

What is the myth behind fairy circles? ›

Myths and stories about fairy rings

In English and Celtic folklore, fairy rings were caused by fairies or elves dancing in a circle. It was said that if humans joined in the dance they would be punished by the fairies, and made to dance in the ring until they passed out from exhaustion.

What is the purpose of fairy houses? ›

Fairy Houses are small structures for fairies and woodland creatures to live in. These whimsical habitats are built by children, families, gardeners and nature lovers alike.

What did the fairies do in the garden? ›

4. What did the fairies do in the magic garden? Ans. Fairies danced and sang songs for the children.

What is the story the fairy tree about? ›

Book overview

It tells the story of hundreds of years ago when the Fairy Queen was born and at the same time when the seed of a Red Gum tree sprung into life. The Big Tree became the Fairies home. How a fierce Bunyip guarded the Tree and the Fairies were forced to leave and live elsewhere for hundreds of years.

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