Now that summer is here and I have two children that thankfully love nature and gardens. My oldest has begged me for a fairy type garden but instead made this into a quirky fun patch in our yard where both girls can add nature treasures in time. This patch is great as I have had troubles growing things aside from vines so...why not add some fun and colorful annuals for the season that can change year to year while adding art and collections that are important to them within reason. We love painting birdhouses and I took a very much worn out bird bath and gave it some life with acrylic sparkle paint for pop. We've added treasures from the past like mosaic plaque made lovingly a few years back by my oldest. Many of the colored glass has since worn or broken out but the butterfly image remains and is a forever treasure in my mind. We have treasured rocks from our countless trips to Door County that help bring a touch of what we love to home. Plus MUCH more to come. I see this growing each year and cannot wait to watch all this unfold. Needless to say my daughter is in LOVE with this. If you're looking for ideas in how to make your own kids gardens here's some ideas.
I'm seeing some amazing container gardens and fairy garden ideas that truly are magical. Bottom line...have tons of fun!
http://www.minifarmbox.com/kidsgardens/ Farm box garden, make sure to watch the clip. You can make this a flower garden OR a veggie garden!
http://www.lifeisaparty.ca/2011/fairy-gardens/ A VERY cute fairy garden done in an aluminum washer tub! CUTE!!
http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2012/05/playgrounds-gone-natural-play-gardens.html Play gardens are VERY hands on and so much fun if you have the space
http://healthybabybeans.com/archives/2109 can you see the joy in watching your garden grow? LOVE this idea too
Here's our garden including our friendly gnome!
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