Thursday, August 6, 2015

Fairy Garden Experiment

I wanted to try my hand at a fairy garden.  I found the cutest little ceramic house at a thrift store.  I purchased baby's tears - Soleirolia and split the tiny plant into two sections. For a tiny little plant, it packs a powerful punch. I planted one half on each side of the house and it spread all across the pot.  The other plants include four that I found in other locations in my larger garden.  The spikes are a blazing star - liatris pycnostachya.   The broad leaf plant is a morning glory - convolvulaceae.  Situated next to the little house it reminded of me of Jack and the Bean Stalk. On the left side are a pine tree seedling and another conifer seedling - the species of both  are unknown to me, as I found them growing randomly in my gardens and simply transplanted them here.  The pot has received plenty of shade and the soil has kept its moisture all summer, so the plants have thrived.  After my initial success, I plan to expand next summer with paths, more houses and more plants!