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Jan 19, 2008 | 4:58 AM PST
Tag: Fairy Gardens Herbs
I'm often asked how I ever got into fairy gardening. When I was writing and publishing Herb Gatherings "The Newsletter For The Thymes," I did extensive research on hundreds of herbs. If you delve into the history of herbs and how they were used in past centuries, you will often find references to fairies. This intrigued me. My quest for more information about this aspect of herbs opened the door to a wealth of writings and poetry that fueled my interest and delighted me to no end. I've been hooked ever since. And I've found that the whole concept of "fairies in the garden," is a great way to get children involved in learning about plants and gardening.

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Basket Fairy Garden

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Jan 17, 2008 | 8:52 AM PST
Tag: Fairy Gardens Herbs
I finished my new fairy garden! I've included a picture here and another on my website. As I'd hoped, it has helped to chase away some of the winter blues. There's nothing like dirt or potting soil under your fingernails to brighten a day! Just working with live plants boosts the spirits. There's such hope and potential, such wonder and beauty in each blossom and petal. Tuck in a charming little fairy figurine and you can just feel spring breathing over your shoulder!! And I so enjoy and appreciate all the warm, kind comments members have made about my pics and postings.

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Fairy Container Gardening

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Jan 14, 2008 | 5:53 AM PST
Tag: Fairy Gardens Herbs
Another very cold, gray day and they're saying it's only going to get colder. This is the time of year I find myself torn between wishing for spring and still wanting it to hold off a bit. Once that grass starts growing, it's a constant battle to keep up. Every season has its rewards! But I'm off to the local greenhouse for some new plants. I have a basket just crying out to be a container fairy garden. I'll be able to tinker with potting soil, some lovely live growies and a nifty plan. That should satisfy my garden yearnings for a little while - maybe not until the grass starts growing but at least until I get an idea for yet another container garden. I'll post a picture on my website when I'm done if you're interested in seeing the end result. Can't wait to breathe that humid air in the greenhouse and get a whiff of things to come!!!

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Fairy Garden Pictures

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Jan 9, 2008 | 5:52 AM PST
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Just added some pictures of various fairy scenes in my fairy gardens. Please be sure to check them out. I think they'll add a little magic to your day if you're a fan of the wee folk. They may even give you some inspiration for creating your own fairy garden. For more pics and info you might want to check out my fairy garden website: www.fairygoodthymes.com Fairy gardening is my passion.

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Fairy Basil

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Jan 8, 2008 | 8:54 AM PST
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FYI: Fairies love basil! They particularly like the dainty, fine-leafed varieties like Pistou and Piccolo Verde Vino. There are numerous dwarf basils available now through garden centers and catalogs with small (if not tiny) leaves and blossoms perfect for little fairy hands to manage. Human folk love them too. They're lovely in the garden and the size of the leaves eliminates the need for chopping to add to a salad dressing, pasta sauce or herb vinegar. To make a delightful herb butter, add 1 T. finely chopped fresh basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1 T. finely minced, sun-dried tomato to a stick of softened, unsalted butter. Blend well with a fork until well distributed. Spoon into a small serving bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to mellow. Serve with crusty breads or rolls.

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Fairy Garden Thyme

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Jan 6, 2008 | 6:03 AM PST
Tag: Fairy Gardens Herbs
Just getting started here. I'm an avid herb and fairy gardener with a website: www.fairygoodthymes.com where I share lots of insights into the fairy realm. There are fairy garden pictures, a serialized fairy blog and so much more. But I'll be adding fairy and herb gardening info here often so please check back. Next time, I'll share a great herb butter recipe you'll want to try.

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