Fairy gardens are arranged with the kinds of miniature plants and accessories that might tempt a fairy to visit. In this illustrated book, Betty Earl tells what fairy gardens are and how to make and care for them, relates fairy lore and folklore, introduces the plants associated with fairies, and describes miniature plants for fairy and miniature gardens, indoors or out. There are 103 colorful photographs along with information on building or buying accessories for these delightful fantasy gardens.Contents:Chapter 1: What is a Fairy Garden? Chapter 2: What or Who are the Fairies? Chapter 3: Creating a Successful Fairy GardenChildren and Fairy GardensYour Own Fairy GardenLocating Your Outdoor Fairy GardenPick a ThemeFairy HousesFairy DoorsChapter 4: Combining and Adding Plants and AccessoriesPlants for Outdoor Fairy GardensIndoor (Dish) Container Fairy GardensFairy Garden AccessoriesAdding FairiesChapter 5: Gardening with the FairiesA Sampling of Fairy LegendsFlowers and Plants for Fairy UseFlowers and Plants Associated with FairiesCicely Mary Barker's Flower FairiesChapter 6: Planting and Maintenance of Fairy Gardens Further Reading, Resources, and Index