Bibliograph

Fairy Gardens, a guide to growing an enchanted miniature world, Betty K. Earl

Type

Label

Fairy Gardens, a guide to growing an enchanted miniature world, Betty K. Earl

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 72) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fairy Gardens

Oclc number

793572766

Responsibility statement

Betty K. Earl

Sub title

a guide to growing an enchanted miniature world

Summary

"Betty Earl tells what fairy gardens are and how to make and care for them, relates fairy lore and folklore, and introduces plants associated with fairies and miniature gardens, indoors or out. There are 103 colorful photographs plus information on building or buying accessories for these fantasy gardens"--p. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

What is a fairy garden? -- What or who are the fairies? -- 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 -- Combining and adding plants and accessories -- Plants for outdoor fairy gardens -- Indoor (dish) container fairy gardens -- Fairy garden accessories -- Adding fairies -- 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 -- Planting and maintenance of fairy gardens

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