Make Your Own Fairy Garden With Kids- February 3, 2015

It’s cold, right? If you’ve been following along during our Weeds To Wow adventure with Fairview Garden Center these past few months, you may have realized we can’t do much in the yard in late January or early February. Even in North Carolina, the experts at Fairview know this may not be the ideal time for some of the awesome planting we want to do. What to do in the winter? Bring it inside!

Charlotte was so excited when I told her Fairview’s own, Aubrey was coming to play and make a “Fairy Garden.” I didn’t know exactly what a Fairy Garden was, but when I saw photos, I knew the girls would love it. It’s a perfect way for kids to get their hands in the dirt and do some planting on cold days. All Charlotte had to hear was “Fairy” and “Aubrey.” She was game.

The girls couldn’t start until they had on their fairy wings and dresses. Once they had proper fairy attire, the fun could begin. Ten steps! Check out this video to take you through the whole process:

I loved this project so much! Charlotte checks on her fairies everyday. Beware, sometimes overzealous 4-year-olds make a mess in the dirt. I have it on a shelf high enough that Henry can’t reach it, but Charlotte can stand on a stool to see it. That vacuuming you saw? It has continued. It’s okay though. I don’t mind. I love that she has “her plants” in the house. She loves knowing about the roots, stems and leaves of each plant.

Here’s some of the plants we used:

Tell me what plants you’ve used in a Fairy Garden. Have you ever made one with your kiddos? How long did it last? If you’re in Raleigh/Central North Carolina, check out Fairview’s class schedule. They have a Mommy and Me class to make Fairy Gardens coming up in May! Don’t let “fairy” scare off your boys. It’s a fun garden project for all kids. Be creative and put what you want in there. There are so many class offerings this winter and spring. Ya’ll know how much I loved my wreath class. Have fun! Happy planting.