Month: October 2020

New Use for Old Tea Cups

Posted October 24, 2020 by Fae Serena in Fairy Garden Ideas, Succulent Gardening, Terrarium Gardening / 0 Comments

Do you have old mismatched teacups hanging around in your cupboards?

I know I certainly do, and for sentimental reasons I really don’t want to get rid of my mother’s or grandmother’s possessions… it really is that simple, it’s not hoarding but memories.

I saw a picture that made me think that perhaps I could still use them for a practical purpose… single plant Fairy Garden containers (or small multiple plants).

It’s a fun idea, could fit on any stand or desk or table — and it’s something that I’m seriously looking into using.  I love to re-purpose something that is precious to me, not just let it sit gathering dust.

So, check out your cupboards, maybe you have something you could use like this as well.

Posted October 24, 2020 by Fae Serena in Fairy Garden Ideas, Succulent Gardening, Terrarium Gardening / 0 Comments

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Fairy Garden DIY Pot

Posted October 14, 2020 by Fae Serena in Faery Garden, Fairy Garden Ideas, Succulent Gardening, Terrarium Gardening / 0 Comments

This is not advertising intended, nor am I an affiliate at Wayfair…

…but, I just loved this Fairy Garden pot and I’ve grabbed it for myself.  Guess now I’m committed to making a Fairy Garden (nervous laughter).

Anyway, this is simply to show you that you do not have to make your entire Fairy Garden from scratch – if you want to, there are fun, whimsical pots out there in the world ready to become the new home for your plants and fairies.  🙂

I’ve seen ready to design Fairy Garden pots at Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target… so many places so it is entirely your choice where you’d like to shop, but check out their flower pots next time and see if anything fanciful catches your eye.

Posted October 14, 2020 by Fae Serena in Faery Garden, Fairy Garden Ideas, Succulent Gardening, Terrarium Gardening / 0 Comments

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Absolute Basics for Terrarium Soil

Posted October 4, 2020 by Fae Serena in Fairy Garden Ideas, Terrarium Gardening / 0 Comments

First off – I am no expert.  I probably shouldn’t say that but… the truth is the truth.  I’m learning about creating terrariums and passing on what I’ve discovered, and what’s working for me.

Before you decide on any soil you need to know what is going into your terrarium – the plants – not the fun decorations.

Obviously, a succulent or cactus open terrarium will require far different soil than a lush, leafy, flowering closed terrarium.  (That should be obvious, but forgive me, there are some who just dive in without thinking and wonder why their project was doomed from the start.)

You’ll need:

  • glass container
  • rocks or pebbles for the very bottom level so your plants never “sit” in water
  • a layer of charcoal
  • appropriate soil mixture for the type of plant you plan to grow
  • plants
  • perhaps a layer of moss for lush plants or sand or tiny pebbles for succulents
  • then whatever decorations you plan on adding (that is entirely your choice)

I found a really good soil mixture recipe at Martha Stewart’s Living site, you might want to check that out at some point.

But no matter what you plan on planting in your new terrarium – begin with a plan, the right soil for your plants – and then just go have fun with it all.

 

This layering graph up there is an illustration I saw on Pinterest.  I do not know its originator, but should or when I do I will give the proper credit and link.

Posted October 4, 2020 by Fae Serena in Fairy Garden Ideas, Terrarium Gardening / 0 Comments

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