The weather is finally warming up, and I’m anxious to keep the kids outside for as long as possible. I was looking for a kid-friendly gardening project for this spring when I discovered fairy gardens. These customizable container gardens offer kids a mini planting playspace of their own with endless opportunities for creative play.
Look, there’s a small window of time when kids willingly believe in the magical world of the unseen. My girls are still in that window, but I know my older ones will lose interest soon. This coming spring seems like the perfect time to let each of my daughters design and create their own fun fairy garden. Their personalities are so different, I can’t wait to see what different elements they choose to add to their creation.
Even the least crafty of us can put together a magical fairy garden that will entertain the kids for hours. Let one of these fun fairy garden ideas for kids inspire you.
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13 Magical Fairy Garden Ideas For Kids
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Beach Fairy Garden Idea
Add tropical flair to your fairy garden by using sand as your base and adding sea shells, a mini paper umbrella and a small beach chair.
Source: Miniature Garden Shoppe
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Bird Bath Fairy Garden Idea
An old bird bath is another great spot for a fairy garden. Make sure you drill holes into the bottom of it so water can seep out gradually and it won’t overflow.
Source: Curly Crafty Mom
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Birdhouse Fairy Garden Idea
Have your little ones paint (or even build) a birdhouse or two to customize it to their liking before you assemble your fairy garden.
Source: 1 Pure Heart
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Dinosaur Fair Garden Idea
Have a dinosaur-lover on your hands? Plant a variety of textured or spiky shrubs, then add some small rocks and pebbles, a few pieces of wood and a set of toy dinosaurs.
Source: The Imagination Tree
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Circus Themed Fairy Garden Idea
Bring a big-top vibe to your child's fairy garden with a friendly clown and ferris wheel.
Source: House of Hawthorn
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LEGO Fairy Garden Idea
Encourage creative play with your kids by adding LEGO figurines to your fairy garden.
Source: Toddler Approved
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Grill Fairy Garden Idea
Recently upgrade to a new grill? Keep the old one around to create a fun fairy garden.
Source: Garden Thyme with the Creative Gardener
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Popsicle Stick Fairy Garden Idea
Turn the trash from this summertime treat into a sweet afternoon project.
Source: The Magic Onions
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Colorful Trail Fairy Garden Idea
Your child's fairy would love a bright walkway to lead it to its tiny home every night.
Source: 1001 Blocks
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Fish Bowl Fairy Garden Idea
Fish don't last very long, but you can repurpose the fish bowl that used to house your kid's dearly departed pet to create a terrarium for an immortal fairy friend.
Source: Be a Fun Mum
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Wicker Basket Fairy Garden Idea
Create a portable fairy garden in a basket, so your child's little friend can get a change of scenery.
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Broken Flower Pot Fairy Garden Idea
Don't ditch your broken ceramic pots just yet. Fill and stack them to help your kiddo create a fairy garden apartment.
Source: dornob
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Fairy Garden Warning Sign
Protect your kiddo's fairy garden with a clever sign to keep other curious passersbys from disturbing the scene.
Source: New Hopetoun Garden Centre
