Building a Fairy House

Most people probably don't even know what a fairy house is, so here is an explanation; a fairy house is a tiny little house that you can make. When your done building the house, leave it in the garden and there is a rumour that over the next couple of mornings you should see signs that a fairy visited! So how do you make one to see fairies in your garden....?

Things to remember before you start building:

Fairy houses should look so natural they are almost hidden. A location close to the ground is best.

You should use only natural materials.

Be careful not to use or disturb any of nature's materials that are still living.

Pick a safe spot. Watch out for poison ivy.

When the home is finished, tuck a house-warming present inside. A pussy willow bud (fairies use them for pillows), an acorn cap cup (perfect for mint tea), stems of lavender, ripe berries or some other surprise.

Build houses year-round, not just in the springtime. Fairies love finding cozy spots after a snowstorm.

Seasonal Ideas

Summer: When you go to the beach look for driftwood, shells and pebbles A gull feather or two can be flags for your fairy house castle. Start with a foundation of wet sand and be creative.

Autumn: Long dry grass can be the start of your house. Look for milkweed pods, nuts and thistles.

Spring: Look for a quiet place at the base of a tree. Collect fallen branches and pine needles to construct a roof. Decorate with pinecones and a twig ladder.

Winter: Even in the winter you can make a small snow shelter under a low branch. Decorate with dry seed heads from last summers wild flowers.

Fairy Navigation

Welcoming Fairies To You

Creating A Fairy Garden

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