Category Archives: fairy gardens

Sweet Woodruff

Posted on March 18, 2019 by carolee

  Famous as a groundcover for shady areas, sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is also a fairy plant, often called “Fairy Parasols.”  All of the members of the Galium family are noted for their pointed leaves that form a “ruff” around … Continue reading →

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Good bye, Good riddance March!

Posted on March 31, 2017 by carolee

  At the end of February, I was so hopeful and excited for March to arrive.  But, for the most part, except for some exceptional basketball viewing and a lovely quick trip to Florida, it has only been a frustrating … Continue reading →

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Freaky Fungi

Posted on October 6, 2016 by carolee

  I spent part of yesterday afternoon working in the Fairy Garden, adding additional plants and just mentally trying to decided how I want it to look next year.  Admittedly, I was wool-gathering and lazily weeding when I snapped to … Continue reading →

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