May 102013
Fairy Gardening: Creating Your Own Magical Miniature Garden
Enter a magical, miniature, enchanted fairy land of your own creation!Fairy gardens are enjoying an astonishing surge in popularity and now you can begin making your own enchanting miniature landscapes, complete with pint-sized accessories, diminutive plants, and quaint fairy figures. Gardeners Julie Bawden-Davis and Beverly Turner provide you with step-by-step instructions for creating a magical garden that will attract Thumbelina herself!
Learn how to design, plant, accessorize, an
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Learn the secrets of a fairy gardening master,
About 5 years ago I had the opportunity to attend a modest seminar conducted by Beverly Turner at her nursery in Orange County, California. I knew then that this woman should write a book, and I’m so thrilled she finally did. A true pioneer of fairy gardens, Beverly is more than just a gardening expert. She is an accomplished actress, director and set designer as well, and she brings that sense of theater to each tiny garden. So much more than a collection of plants and props, each of her creations tells a story and draws people in. I saw many of her fairy gardens during my visit to her nursery, and each one is a wonder. A few tiny bunnies and an overturned teacup transform what could have been a static tea party set into a “naughty bunny tea party”. An empty bench and a figure staring off in the distance speaks of a missing loved one. This beautifully illustrated book gives the reader all the tools necessary to tackle fairy gardening with confidence. In addition to sharing her artistry, Beverly provides clear instructions for creating your own miniature masterpiece. There are instructions about plant selection and construction techniques, but more than that, she teaches you how to create drama on a miniature scale. I heartily recommend this book to both novices and seasoned gardeners interested in exploring this magical, living art form.
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|This book is just what is needed if you want to create a minature world.,
I love that it gives specific ideas and how to do minature stories. It has just been released and is really up to date.
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|What a fabulous book!,
I received this book as a birthdy gift and I was so excited when I got it. I was up late reading it that night and online and out in the stores purchasing items for my fairy gardens the next day. My kids love helping me assemble my miniature gardens and we have several so far. This book gave me so many ideas of fairy gardens that I want to create. Thank you Amazon for having such a clever book!
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